live like a Local

Hassle-free renting

Build-to-rent apartments in Kensington, Box Hill, South Melbourne and Southport on the Gold Coast. Gyms, pools, on-site support and flexible leases, all included.

Build to rent means we're just for renters. We don't sell the apartments and there's no private ownership structures or body corps in place.

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Renting with Local

Our locations

Under Construction

Smith Street, Fitzroy

Fitzroy doesn't really need the hard sell. Brilliant cafes, iconic pubs, independent shops and some of Melbourne's best streets - all on your doorstep. Add easy access to bike trails, public transport and green open space, and it's hard to imagine a better place to put down roots.

Under Construction

15–37 Bank Street, Domain

Nestled between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, Local: Domain puts two of Melbourne's best green spaces right on your doorstep. Jump on a tram and you're in the CBD in under 20 minutes. With the new Anzac Metro Station connecting you to universities and hospitals in just three stops, it's the kind of convenient that doesn't feel like a compromise.

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Under Construction

11 Cambridge Street, Box Hill VIC 3128 Australia

Box Hill apartments for rent, designed for modern renters who want convenience, connection and more included in one place.

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Under Construction

17 Village Blvd, Southport, Queensland

Live in a welcoming rental community surrounded by greenery, bring your pets and enjoy onsite pool, gym, and a friendly team that makes you feel right at home.

OPENING 2027

Under Construction

65 Haig Street, Southbank

A new way to rent is coming to Southbank. Conveniently perched on the edge of the CBD, Local: Southbank offers unparalleled convenience, situated just 200m from trams and a 500m stroll to South Melbourne Market.

Under Construction

111 Lorimer Street, Docklands

In partnership with MONNO, we’re excited to deliver a new standard of renting in Docklands. This all-electric, renewable-powered project is designed for efficient living in one of Melbourne’s most convenient locations.

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Under Construction

348 Macaulay Rd, Kensington

Our Kensington location is in one of Melbourne's most well-connected neighbourhoods. Rent just outside the hustle and bustle of the CBD, inside a place that feels like home.

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Under Construction

11 Cambridge St, Box Hill

Dumplings on your doorstep. Home to one of Melbourne’s major transport hubs. Walking distance to unis and parklands.

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Under Construction

245 Normanby Rd, South Melbourne

Walking distance from the market. Surrounded by Melbourne’s best parks and pubs. A short tram ride to the city, and the beach.

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Smith Street, Fitzroy

Fitzroy

15–37 Bank Street, Domain

Domain

17 Village Blvd, Southport, Queensland

Live in a welcoming rental community surrounded by greenery, bring your pets and enjoy onsite pool, gym, and a friendly team that makes you feel right at home.

Southport

65 Haig Street, Southbank

Southbank

111 Lorimer Street, Docklands

Docklands

348 Macaulay Rd, Kensington

Our Kensington location is in one of Melbourne's most well-connected neighbourhoods. Rent just outside the hustle and bustle of the CBD, inside a place that feels like home.

Kensington

11 Cambridge St, Box Hill

Dumplings on your doorstep. Home to one of Melbourne’s major transport hubs. Walking distance to unis and parklands.

Box Hill

245 Normanby Rd, South Melbourne

Walking distance from the market. Surrounded by Melbourne’s best parks and pubs. A short tram ride to the city, and the beach.

South Melbourne

This location is on its way, stay tuned.

So, how does Local make renting simple?

Skip the queues. Sidestep bidding wars. Dodge real estate agents. Say hello to hassle-free renting. We’re in this for the long run, and welcome you to be part of it.

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Pet-friendly living

Furry friends are welcome (and encouraged!). We have outdoor spaces and even a pet wash for sticky situations.

Lease terms that work for real life

Stay short term or settle in longer term. Looking for the security of a 5-year lease? We can help with that.

Whitegoods included

Fridge, washer, dryer, air con and heating - we’ve got you covered.

Shared spaces included

Things like full-sized gyms, WFH spaces, pools and private dining rooms.

Sustainability

As a certified B Corp and a carbon-neutral company, we make sure our impact on the planet is as positive as our impact on your living experience.

On-site support

You’ll have people on-site to help you. (Yes, that means things ACTUALLY get fixed!)

Sustainable as Standard

1. B Corp

Why B Corp? It’s better for business. And means that we’re held to a really high standard of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices.

You can dive a little deeper into it by checking out our B Corp profile on B Lab’s website.

2. Impact housing

As part of our commitment to improving social outcomes, we’re working directly with registered housing providers to supply at least 10% of the apartments in each of our buildings to those who need them most. Click here to find out more about Impact Housing eligibility and availability.

3. Climate active

Did you know Australia’s carbon neutral certification is one of the most rigorous in the world? It's called Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification, and it's a voluntary program for organisations to measure, reduce, and offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Kinda like the Olympics for going green.

It also means that all our Climate Active claims undergo independent third-party verification. So, when we make the claim that we’re the gold medal standard in carbon off-setting, you can trust it's been thoroughly checked and verified by a proper official.

4. Smarter materials

We have some very clever people who love getting deep in the little details. They’re great at finding things like special water-efficient tapware and low volatile organic compound (VOC) materials. VOCs are nasty gasses and fumes that can be emitted from stuff like paints and carpets.

5. Treading lightly

Living at Local means living fully electric. We operate at net zero, which means we’re not producing additional carbon. We’ve made it easy for you to live a net zero lifestyle too, by energising our buildings with Green Power. So, everything from the laundry to your lights to the toaster and TV can run on renewable energy.

6. Elemental power

When nature provides, we abide. Our roofs are fitted with renewable solar panels to capture enough energy to totally power our common areas and amenities, and our rainwater storage systems keep our drought-tolerant gardens lush and full of life.