4 lust-worthy Canberra rentals, ready for you to move right in

You don’t need to save a house deposit and take out a mortgage to live in the house of your dreams. There’s plenty to love about renting - particular if your place looks like one of these four properties, all available for rent right now on Zango. Forget the sort of rental where you spend the whole lease hating on the kitchen tap/that floral wallpaper in the bedroom/the paint colour - these places are stunning in their own right. Just add your own furniture and decorative touches and you’ll feel right at home.

9/44 Stockdale Street, Dickson

Nestled in the tree-lined streets of Dickson, this three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse oozes modern chic, centred around a staircase that’s a work of art in itself. The ground floor is where you’ll spend most of your time, with the gourmet kitchen, open plan living area and powder room, plus sliding doors which lead out to the surprisingly big backyard. Upstairs is the sanctuary, with three bedrooms, plus an ensuite to the main bedroom, and the main bathroom. And there are no tacky blinds in this rental - you’ll find floor to ceiling, high-end velvet curtains in the living room and main bedroom, plus there are plenty of other high-end fixtures throughout. If you love the look of the rest of the furniture, there’s also an option to rent this one partially furnished.

1/2 David Street, Turner

If you love show-stopping staircases, this three bedroom, three bathroom apartment in Turner is also worth a look. Sitting in the architecturally designed Edgeworth complex, this is a home designed for easy living, with plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light. The bedrooms are all spacious, and there are plenty of touches you wouldn’t necessarily expect in a rental: a private lift straight into the apartment, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a designer kitchen with a large butler's pantry. You also get to enjoy multiple outdoor entertaining areas with unobstructed views to Black Mountain and O'Connor ridge. Live here and you’re a short walking distance to the light rail, Dickson precinct plus Lyneham and O'Connor shops.

9 Waygoose Street, Kingston

Sitting right in the heart of the Kingston Foreshore, this spacious four bedroom home offers three levels of living, all hugging a central, internal courtyard. The ground floor is dedicated to living and entertaining, with a high-end kitchen including a built-in coffee machine, plus a dining and living area which easily flows out to the courtyard, where you’ll find an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. Upstairs, the main suite is hidden in its own wing of the house, with a separate sitting room and kitchenette, while the other three bedrooms are all close to the main bathroom. Then on the top level is a multipurpose space, suited to a library or rumpus room, which boasts lovely views and has its own outdoor terrace area.

19 Marcus Clarke Street, City

Want to spare no expense and go all out? You won’t find rentals like this one very often. This four bedroom, three bathroom apartment sits in the New Acton South residential apartment building. Live here and you’ll get to enjoy sweeping 180 degree views over Lake Burley Griffin, plus a truly luxurious residence. Enter via the long, elegant entrance hall with a gallery which divides the apartment, with bedrooms on one side, and living and dining on the other. The incredible main suite comprises a bedroom, double walk in robe, and ensuite plus a private retreat and library. The guest suite includes its own ensuite and balcony access, while the remaining two bedrooms share an ensuite and playroom. You can cook some elaborate meals in the luxurious kitchen with butler’s pantry, relax in front of the open fireplace in the lounge area, or retreat out to the huge entertaining terrace to lap up those stunning views. And if you can bear to tear yourself away from your apartment, the New Action precinct is right on your doorstep, or it’s a short walk into the heart of the city.

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