Sydney’s rental scene is experiencing a revolution—with Build to Rent developments offering a different approach to city living and Indi Sydney is the first to make waves in the CBD.
Sydney’s rental landscape is changing rapidly, driven by rising demand, limited housing stock, and a new generation of renters who expect more from where they live.
In this evolving market, a new offering has emerged which has been embraced by international cities: Build to Rent.
Indi Sydney is the first of its kind in the Sydney CBD, a purpose-built Build to Rent residence located in the heart of the city.
With flexible leases, customisable interiors, on-site services, premium amenities, and a strong focus on community, it’s designed to empower renters with the kind of stability and lifestyle options once reserved for homeowners.
Indi Sydney is a Build to Rent residence in the heart of the Sydney CBD offering premium amenities and a renter-centred lifestyle experience.
Rentals with zero lifestyle compromises
Located on Pitt Street above the new Gadigal Metro station, just moments from Hyde Park and Town Hall, Indi Sydney comprises 234 thoughtfully designed one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
According to Courtney Raven, Operations Director at Indi, the idea of creating a Build to Rent offering in Sydney’s centre was born from a simple yet radical shift in perspective: putting renters first.
“The vision for Indi itself as a Build to Rent project was to put renters first in the renting process,” explained Ms Raven.
“Build to Rent really allows renters to feel like they're in control.”
That control includes longer lease terms, the ability to personalise apartments, and keep pets on premises, options rarely available in the traditional rental market.
Indi Sydney units are being released in stages to foster a sense of community from the ground up.
“We release the bottom of the building first, and then we release the top of the building last,” explained Ms Raven.
“This means you’re not just living on an empty floor, but you’re surrounded by neighbours.”
What residents are loving about Indi Sydney
For Noah Meyerson, who recently relocated to Sydney from the UK, moving into Indi Sydney was a no-brainer.
“I love the general atmosphere, the design, the kind of the feeling that you get when you walk in the front door, the amenities and the people who work here—they’re the most impressive,” he said.
“There’s really nothing like it from what I can tell in Sydney at the moment—or at least in this part of Sydney, so it was a very easy choice for me.”
Mr Meyerson, who works remotely, makes regular use of the shared amenities on site, including the co-working space.
“Our whole team works remotely, so I don’t need to go into an office or anything—I have also made some connections from working in the co-working space,” he said.
For residents like Noah Meyerson, communal spaces like the co-working facilities provide unparalleled convenience.
A focus on community
Indi Sydney has put community first by not only including shared amenities throughout the building from the co-working space Mr Meyerson mentioned, to the pool, gym, saunas and rooftop dining areas, but also by adding a vibrant events calendar to the offering.
From Friday night rooftop sessions with live music and local food vendors to yoga, HIIT and strength classes, events are core to Indi Sydney.
“The number one thing that our residents find the most appealing is actually the community,” said Ms Raven.
“We really encourage you to get to know your neighbours by holding the events that we have, but it's also the amenity spaces that we have.”
Mr Meyerson said the events and shared amenities have been a welcome addition to his rental experience.
“Because of the way that they encourage you to use the shared spaces, you really want to come out of your apartment and meet new people and be together with the community.”
Flexibility, diversity, and staying power
Build to Rent may still be new to Australia, but it’s attracting a diverse group of residents from families, downsizers, working professionals, students and expats.
Ms Raven said that expats have been particularly drawn to the building.
“They might have lived in a Build to Rent option in the UK for instance, and then they’ve relocated to Sydney, and they already knew about the offer and want to continue that sort of lifestyle,” she said.
With one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments, Indi Sydney is perfect for a wide range of renters.
Flexible and long-term leasing options have also been a major drawcard with some residents already signing up to longer leases, with at least five years possible.
“It’s something that’s often not possible with a traditional rental; having the option to choose how long you stay.
“Residents also like the fact that there’s one landlord for everyone and a service team which means you don’t need to call up an agent if something goes wrong, or you want permission to do something [in the home]—the service team can help you straight away,” she said.
The Resident Services team includes a dedicated maintenance expert so that residents can get help sooner if something needs to be repaired.
There is also a Resident Community Manager who organises community events, as well as both a concierge and parcel lockers for even more on-site support and safer parcel deliveries.
Apartments are available now at Indi Sydney and interested renters are encouraged to enquire with the Indi Sydney team by visiting the Indi website.
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