FAQs

Rent varies depending on the home, location and availability. You can explore current pricing in Find My Home, or get in touch with our team to find the right fit — or book a tour to see it for yourself.

Yes — select homes are available furnished. You can move straight in, or bring your own style — the choice is yours.

Yes, we offer secure undercover parking. Our secure car park is designed for inner-city living, with spaces fit for medium to small cars. These are subject to availability at an additional fee.

Absolutely — pets are part of the neighbourhood.
We welcome one dog or cat, or up to three smaller pets per apartment (with a few breed considerations to keep things comfortable for everyone). With dedicated pet parks and wash areas, they’ll feel right at home too.

Each apartment comes fully equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and dryer — everything you need, ready to go.

Yes, we have free-standing storage cages available in a secure room that vary in size. These are subject to availability at an additional fee.

Yes — and we highly recommend it. Step inside our display apartments and explore the layouts and shared spaces that bring the neighbourhood to life. You’ll also have time to chat with our team and get a feel for how it all works day to day.

Explore available homes and floorplans in Find My Home, or get in touch with our team to find the right fit — or book a tour to see it for yourself.

Utilities are embedded for simplicity. Water, electricity and internet are all connected and managed for you, with usage charged separately.

Applying is quick and straightforward — it takes around 10 minutes.

We’ll ask for:

• ID for verification
• Your residential history
• Details of who’s moving in (including pets)
• Parking requirements (if applicable)

We only collect what’s needed to make the process smooth and secure.

Log into your profile anytime to check your progress. We review each application carefully and keep things moving as quickly as possible.

Once your application has been approved, our team will reach out to you to coordinate your move-in process. We understand that moving can be stressful, so we’ll work closely with you to find the best day for your move, making sure everything goes smoothly.

When you arrive, our team will be there to greet you and accompany you to your new home. You’ll receive an induction covering all facilities and appliances, additionally, we’ll provide a building induction, so you know how to use all the communal facilities available to you. We’re committed to ensuring you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. If you require any assistance with moving services, such as arranging for removalists, don’t hesitate to reach out. We want to make your move-in experience as stress-free as possible, so feel free to let us know how we can help.

Everyday use of amenities is included in your rent. Private bookings (like dining spaces) may incur a small fee for cleaning and setup.

Most are included, though some may have a small fee — we’ll always let you know in advance.

We don’t include cleaning, but we can connect you with trusted partners.

Secure parcel lockers are available for everyday deliveries, with options for larger items. Responsibility for deliveries remains with the courier.

Your all-in-one resident hub — from booking spaces and logging maintenance to managing payments and RSVPing to events.

It’s the people. Our on-site hosts are here to make everyday life easier — whether that’s solving a problem, recommending somewhere new, or simply being a familiar face.

Amenities are for residents, but you’re welcome to bring guests. Spaces can be booked via the app, and all visitors must be accompanied.

Est is a new style of renting, designed to make life feel a little more seamless. Our Melbourne rental communities combine beautifully designed apartments with shared spaces, flexible leases, on-site support and services that take care of the life admin. So you can spend more time living, and less time sorting.

Build to Rent is exactly what it sounds like, homes designed and built specifically for renters. Unlike traditional rentals owned by individual landlords, Build to Rent communities are professionally managed, with dedicated on-site teams, shared amenities and services designed around the people who live there. At Est, we take that idea a little further, creating neighbourhoods where you can settle in, make yourself at home and stay as long as it suits you.

For starters, there’s no disappearing landlord. Our friendly on-site team is close by when you need a hand, with maintenance support, a resident app and services to make everyday life easier. Add flexible leases, shared spaces, resident events and apartments designed specifically for renters, and renting starts to feel a lot more like home.

Est is part of Salta, an Australian property company with more than 50 years of experience creating places and communities across Melbourne. Salta develops and owns our Build to Rent communities, while Est manages the day-to-day rental experience, from leasing and on-site support to resident services and everything that makes life at Est feel seamless.

Right where you want to be. Est neighbourhoods are located across some of Melbourne’s most connected neighbourhoods. Fitzroy & Co is our home in Fitzroy North, Riverline is coming to Richmond, and Docklands is next on the horizon.

Yes. Est offers long-term rental apartments in Melbourne, with flexible leases designed to give you more choice over how long you stay. Settle in, make it yours and stay for a year or an era — the choice is yours.

Each Est community is a little different, with shared spaces designed to give you more room to work, unwind, entertain and connect. Depending on where you live, you could have access to co-working spaces, a gym, rooftop terraces, private dining rooms, a cinema, record lounge, communal kitchen, pet park and pet spa. Think of it as more space to live, beyond your front door.

What types of apartments does Est offer?
From studios to one, two and three-bedroom apartments, there’s a home for all kinds of living at Est. What’s available varies by neighbourhood, so explore our communities to find the space that feels right for you