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R 5,000per month
South AfricaGauteng›Johannesburg›Melville›PC1574548
A cozy living area featuring neutral tiled flooring, a steel frame window, and a simple flush mount ceiling light fixture.
A dated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, built-in oven, tiled flooring, and a textured ceiling, offering significant potential for modernization and renovation.
An empty, neutrally painted room featuring tiled flooring, a small window with security bars, and recessed ceiling lighting.
A cozy living area featuring neutral tiled flooring, a steel frame window, and a simple flush mount ceiling light fixture.
A dated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, built-in oven, tiled flooring, and a textured ceiling, offering significant potential for modernization and renovation.
An empty, neutrally painted room featuring tiled flooring, a small window with security bars, and recessed ceiling lighting.
A functional bathroom featuring a built-in bathtub with white wall tiling and floor tiles.
Modern galley-style kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry, integrated oven, stone-look countertops, tiled flooring, and a decorative pressed metal ceiling.
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House to rent

Melville, Johannesburg
1 Beds
1 Baths

Room to Rent in a Communal House in highly sought after Melville, Johannesburg

Enjoy sociable, budget-friendly living in vibrant Melville, steps from cafés, restaurants and boutiques. Private bedroom with shared kitchen and lounge; one bathroom. All-inclusive R5,000/month for professionals.

STOP. PUT DOWN THAT EXPENSIVE APARTMENT LISTING.

Before you sign away half your salary for four walls, a parking bay, and the privilege of eating two-minute noodles until payday, allow us to introduce a smarter way to live.

Welcome to Melville. Communal living at it`s finest shared kitchen and bathroom....

Not just an address. A lifestyle.

Nestled in one of Johannesburg`s most vibrant and character-filled neighbourhoods, this beautifully maintained executive-style shared commune offers the perfect balance between privacy, convenience, comfort, and financial common sense.

For just R5,000 per month, all-inclusive, you can enjoy the kind of lifestyle that usually comes with a significantly larger rental bill.

Your private bedroom offers a peaceful retreat from the demands of the workday, while the communal spaces provide room to relax, recharge, and occasionally pretend you`re the lead character in a trendy lifestyle magazine.

Perfectly suited to a working professional aged 27 and upwards, this home attracts like-minded residents who appreciate a comfortable living environment, mutual respect, and the luxury of having space without the burden of managing an entire property alone.

Work hard all week.

Grab coffee around the corner.

Meet friends after work.

Enjoy Melville`s famous restaurants, cafés, boutique shops, and social scene.

Then come home to a space that feels welcoming, secure, and effortlessly convenient.

The location places you within easy reach of major business districts, universities, transport routes, and everything that makes Melville one of Johannesburg`s most sought-after suburbs.

And the best part?

No surprise utility bills.

No municipal account shock therapy.

No calculating whether you can afford to switch on the heater.

One monthly payment.

Simple.

Predictable.

Civilized.

This isn`t student accommodation.

This isn`t crowded communal living.

And this certainly isn`t one of those places where "shared living" means sharing your sanity.

This is for the professional who appreciates value, enjoys their independence, and understands that smart financial decisions today create bigger opportunities tomorrow.

If you`ve been searching for a premium lifestyle without the premium price tag, you`ve just found it.

Arrange your viewing today. PLEASE NOTE SINGLE OCCUPANTS ONLY REGRETTABLY NO COUPLES OR SMALL FAMILIES ALLOWED APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

Because while everyone else is paying a fortune for an address, you`ll be living well and keeping your weekends funded.

Property history

Listed for rent at R5,000

02 Jun 2026

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Wide price range across Johannesburg

Prices vary widely across Johannesburg, so a like-for-like comparison isn't reliable for this home.

Within the typical range for Johannesburg (R4.2k–R8k).

This homeR 5,000R5kWithin typical range
R 4,000R4kLower typical
R 8,000R8kUpper typical

Market depth

15 listings

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76 days

Median time on market

Medium inventory

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Area overview

Melville is a vibrant, bohemian suburb known for its historic charm, eclectic nightlife, and close proximity to major universities, making it a popular choice for academics, artists, and young professionals.

Shopping

  • •
    Campus Square(1.5 km) · Shopping Mall
  • •
    Bambanani(0.5 km) · Retail

Education

  • •
    University of Johannesburg(2.0 km) · University
  • •
    University of the Witwatersrand(3.5 km) · University
  • •
    Melville Primary School(0.8 km) · Primary

Transport

  • •
    Empire Road(1.0 km) · Highway
  • •
    Gautrain Park Station(6.0 km) · Train Station

Parks & Recreation

  • •
    Melville Koppies Nature Reserve(0.5 km) · Nature Reserve
  • •
    Johannesburg Botanical Gardens(4.0 km) · Park

Healthcare

  • •
    Netcare Milpark Hospital(2.5 km) · Hospital
  • •
    Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital(3.0 km) · Hospital

Dining & Entertainment

  • •
    7th Street(0.2 km) · Restaurant Hub
  • •
    The Orbit(0.5 km) · Entertainment
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* Distances and amenities are approximate.