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As Canberra&#x27;s soaring median rental price hit a staggering $651/week this month, we asked ourselves: are there many options under this price tag on Zango?Of course there are: and they&#x27;re all excellent options for those on a tight budget. Here are six of our favourites.<h3 data-block-key="e11n0">Cozy townhouse in Belconnen ($570 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/51-23-blackham-street-holt-act-2615-94028/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">51/23 Blackham Street, Holt</a><img alt="51-23-blackham-street-holt-act-2615-94028-image-0-20240122000201850093-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/51-23-blackham-street-holt-act-2615-94028-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">Located in the heart of Belco, this three-bedroom townhouse offers a convenient lifestyle at an affordable price. Conveniently located within walking distance of Kippax Fair, restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and public transport, the home&#x27;s tucked away in the quiet Blackham Terrace.<h3 data-block-key="8s14q">Charming unit in Kingston ($540 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/9-4-tench-st-kingston-act-2604-93977/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9/4 Tench Street, Kingston</a><img alt="9-4-tench-st-kingston-act-2604-93977-image-0-20240119040147153338-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/9-4-tench-st-kingston-act-2604-93977-image-0-2.width-800.jpg" width="800">Embrace the charm of this two-bedroom unit in Kingston. Featuring a spacious living area and a new bathroom, there&#x27;s also access to a swimming pool, tennis court and BBQ area outside.<h3 data-block-key="2somb">Family-friendly house in Richardson ($580 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/35-baynton-street-richardson-act-2905-93207/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35 Baynton Street, Richardson</a><img alt="35-baynton-street-richardson-act-2905-93207-image-0-20240107030141196084-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/35-baynton-street-richardson-act-2905-93207-im.width-800.jpg" width="800">Richardson offers a hidden gem – an affordable three-bedroom home priced at $70 lower than the median weekly rent in Canberra. Nestled in the heart of 2905, this property offers a peaceful retreat while maintaining easy access to local amenities.<h3 data-block-key="9lutd">Affordable duplex in Franklin ($530 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/14a-poyitt-street-franklin-act-2913-94026/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14a Poyitt Street, Franklin</a><img alt="14a-poyitt-street-franklin-act-2913-94026-image-0-20240121234701318214-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="477" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/14a-poyitt-street-franklin-act-2913-94026-imag.width-800.jpg" width="800">Couples in search of budget-friendly housing should consider this two-bedroom house in Canberra&#x27;s north. The home boasts ample living space, two bedrooms with built-in robes, ducted heating and cooling, and a large courtyard that&#x27;s super low maintenance.<h3 data-block-key="95h7i">Inner north apartment in Lyneham ($500 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/57-58-wattle-street-lyneham-act-2602-91313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">57/58 Wattle Street, Lyneham</a><img alt="57-58-wattle-street-lyneham-act-2602-91313-image-0-20231124040200155842-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/57-58-wattle-street-lyneham-act-2602-91313-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">Lyneham, known for its vibrant atmosphere, offers a modern two-bedroom apartment at an affordable $500 per week. This fabulous location is perfect for those who love the urban lifestyle of the inner north, and want everything at their fingertips. Within walking distance of the popular cafés, bars and restaurants of Lyneham, O&#x27;Connor and Dickson.<h3 data-block-key="euk3d">Modern unit in Queanbeyan ($580 per week)</h3><a href="https://zango.com.au/rent/4-54-derrima-road-crestwood-nsw-2620-93712/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4/54 Derrima Road, Crestwood</a><img alt="4-54-derrima-road-crestwood-nsw-2620-93712-image-0-20240116023157898372-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/4-54-derrima-road-crestwood-nsw-2620-93712-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">Just across the border in Queanbeyan, this two-bedroom unit offers a peaceful retreat for only $580 per week. With a spacious living area and outdoor entertaining area, this luxury apartment is perfect for you.While Canberra&#x27;s median rental price may be on the rise, these six affordable properties demonstrate that there are still pockets of affordability within the city and its neighbouring areas. By exploring different suburbs and considering slightly outlying regions like Queanbeyan or Murrumbateman, renters can find comfortable homes that fit their budget, providing a glimmer of hope in an increasingly expensive rental market.

Affordable living: 6 properties for rent under $600 in Canberra

The term affordable housing can seem like an oxymoron at times, particularly with Canberra’s property market going from strength to strength. But there still are affordable opportunities to enter the housing market, like the Flexi-living Homes in new suburb <a href="/research/suburb/strathnairn-act-2615/">Strathnairn</a>.Strathnairn is the first suburb in the emerging Ginninderry region in Canberra’s north-west, and the whole region is designed with innovation and sustainability in mind.Part of this is their innovative Flexi-living Series, providing low-maintenance and affordable living for first-home buyers and downsizers alike. The properties sit somewhere between an apartment and a traditional, free-standing house, and there are a range of architect-designed floor plans available, that each deliver low maintenance, affordable living, with all the freedom of a separately titled home.The homes are offered for sale to eligible people via ballot, with registrations now open for a further 37 Flexi-living Homes.<img alt="Ginninderry Flexi Living Ballot 2.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_Flexi_Living_Ballot_2.width-800.png" width="800">Ginninderry Project Director Stephen Harding says providing a diverse range of innovative housing options and adopting best practice design principles is central to the project&#x27;s vision.“Our goal is to offer a mix of innovative housing types that will facilitate a broad range of lifestyles for individuals and families. People from all ages and stages of life, and with different budgets and lifestyle aspirations are accommodated at Ginninderry, making for a vibrant community&quot;, he says.&quot;This release includes 37 homes with a choice of 11 designs across one, two and three-bedroom options including some new adaptable designs.&quot;<img alt="Ginninderry Flexi Living Ballot 3.png" class="richtext-image full-width" height="540" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Ginninderry_Flexi_Living_Ballot_3.width-800.png" width="800">The interlocking, individually titled homes share garaging between street and lane frontages, and feature reduced maintenance and operation costs, plus thoughtful designs that maximise internal and external space. They’re designed for those looking to enter or re-enter the housing market.&quot;Flexi-Living Homes are designed to open the door to home ownership, so a range of eligibility criteria applies,&quot; says Stephen.Prices start from $323,900, with ballot registrations closing on Friday, 22 October. <a href="https://ginninderry.com/flexi-living-new-release/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the eligibility criteria, or to register for the ballot.

Here’s how to secure low-maintenance, affordable living in Ginninderry

The Canberra property market is continuing to defy all odds.According to CoreLogic, the median sale price of a home in Canberra over the last three months has hit $830,000. For units, the median sale price is $499,000.All coming in under the median sale price, these properties in Lyneham, Dunlop, and Queanbeyan offer an opportunity for first home buyers or investors to enter the property market and at a reasonable price.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/73-78-goodwin-place-lyneham-act-2602-44144/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">73/78 Goodwin Place, Lyneham</a>You couldn’t get a townhouse in a better location in the inner-north.This three-bedroom townhouse is split across two storeys and listed with <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jenny-michael-and-mark-mcreynolds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Michael and Mark McReynolds</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly.</a><img alt="73/78 Goodwin Place LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.29.17_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The property has a lot of character and old-charm. There are exposed brick walls, a spiral staircase and carpet throughout. The segregation of the two floors creates easing living.The ground floor features the communal living areas, kitchen, laundry and outdoor porch. Upstairs you will find the bedrooms, which all feature built-in-wardrobes and a communal bathroom. The main bedroom has the luxury of an ensuite.<img alt="73/78 Goodwin Place LYNEHAM, ACT 2602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.29.32_pm.width-800.png" width="800">For someone who adores the traditional Canberran aesthetic but also has an eye for modern design, this property is the perfect place to unleash creativity.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/73-78-goodwin-place-lyneham-act-2602-44144/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">73/78 Goodwin Place</a> is on the market for $590,000. To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly’s</a> <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/jenny-michael-and-mark-mcreynolds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Michael and Mark McReynolds</a> on 0419 688 034.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-traeger-street-dunlop-act-2615-43697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">44 Traeger Street, Dunlop</a>Set on a 607sqm block and across from a local park in Dunlop, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-traeger-street-dunlop-act-2615-43697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">44 Traeger Street</a> is the perfect place to raise a family.Children will love the spacious backyard while the adults make the most of the sunroom.Kids parties are certainly sorted with the sectioned-off playground in the backyard that features a slippery dip.<img alt="44 Traeger Street DUNLOP, ACT 2615" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.33.36_pm.width-800.png" width="800">There are three living areas and a built-in projector and screen in the lounge and dining room, making it the perfect place for family movie nights.In the heart of the house is the kitchen which lends itself well to family time and entertaining.An added bonus is the location. <a href="https://zango.com.au/research/suburb/dunlop-act-2615/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dunlop</a> is just moments from Belconnen and has the added benefit of the Brindabella Mountain Range at the doorstep. You will never run out of things to do on the weekend.<img alt="44 Traeger Street DUNLOP, ACT 2615" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.36.03_pm.width-800.png" width="800">According to <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/44-traeger-street-dunlop-act-2615-43697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango data</a>, the house was last on the market in 2015 when it sold for $535,000.The property is going under the hammer this Saturday 17 July at 10am. To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/george-vlandis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Vlandis</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-belconnen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Belconnen</a> on 0437 398 774.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-12-waniassa-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-43410/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28/12 Waniassa Street, Queanbeyan</a>An ideal first-home purchase, this executive apartment on the fourth floor has been tastefully updated to feel modern, welcoming, and light.With three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, the impressive apartment features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with spectacular views from the wrap-around balcony.<img alt="28/12 Waniassa Street QUEANBEYAN, NSW 2620" class="richtext-image full-width" height="531" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.39.40_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The main bedroom is spacious in size and has its very own walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite. The remaining two bedrooms have their very own built-in-wardrobes.The modern kitchen has an island bench, gas cooktop and dishwasher. The apartment is adaptable to working from home situations, with one of the bedrooms lending itself to be used as a study, or the option of a desk being set up in the living room, with the direct access to the balcony proving to be a perfect spot for lunch breaks.<img alt="28/12 Waniassa Street QUEANBEYAN, NSW 2620" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2021-07-14_at_5.40.06_pm.width-800.png" width="800">The communal bathroom has a deep spa bath and hidden laundry.The north-facing balcony has views of the Queanbeyan River and Queen Elizabeth Park.There are also two car spaces available in the basement with security card access.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/28-12-waniassa-street-queanbeyan-nsw-2620-43410/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28/12 Waniassa Street</a> is on the market for $470,000-$490,000. To find out more, contact <a href="https://zango.com.au/agents/nick-southwell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Southwell</a> of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/ray-white-queanbeyan-jerrabomberra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray White Queanbeyan Jerrabomberra</a> on 0432 543 640.Check out all the latest listings on <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zango.</a>

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Affordable living: 6 properties for rent under $600 in Canberra

Here’s how to secure low-maintenance, affordable living in Ginninderry

Three of the most affordable properties for sale under $800,000