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Best places to live in City of Edinburgh

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The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.92

4.92

(167 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The McEwan is located in the heart of Fountainbridge, just a few minute walk away from Haymarket Train Station. There are 476 brand new, state of the art rental homes. Residents have access to a wide range of amenity spaces including a gym, studio, cinema room, a co-working space, shared lounges and public spaces. On site, there are also two private dining rooms with panoramic views over the City and Edinburgh Castle. In addition, The McEwan has 24 hour concierge and maintenance services and the development is also pet-friendly.
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Ranked 1st out of 11 in City of Edinburgh

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Kingsford Residence, EH7

By Kingsford Group

Award winner 2025

4.63

4.63

(107 reviews)

£1,350-£2,400 pcm

1, 2 beds

Kingsford Residence, managed by the Kingsford Group and located on McDonald Road, offers residents the opportunity to stay in a former Victorian school building which has been newly converted to form one of Edinburgh’s first operational Build to Rent developments. The apartments retain many of the original features of the building while blending them seamlessly with contemporary open plan living and modern fixtures. Located in the area of Broughton, the Kingsford Residence on McDonald Road is within easy walking distance of all that the City Centre has to offer as well as tram and bus links on the same street. Within the development we have a variety of communal spaces including the Club Room, Gym, the Bridge (dining/co-working space, which can also be hired for private event space), the Garden, and our Roof Terrace which offers spectacular views across the Edinburgh sky line.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 11 in City of Edinburgh

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PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

By PLATFORM_

4.43

4.43

(17 reviews)

£1,370-£2,570 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Located on the Water of Leith, enjoy the vibrancy of Leith Shore and excellent public transport links to the city centre. Local green spaces, including Pilrig Park, and the proximity to excellent nurseries and schools make the location perfect for families.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 11 in City of Edinburgh

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The Strand @ Portobello, EH15

By Barratt Homes

4.43

4.43

(15 reviews)

The Strand at Portobello, by Barratt Homes, sits close to the picturesque Portobello beach. The development comprises of 2 and 3-bed homes. As well as close proximity to the beach, The Strand is a few miles from Edinburgh city centre.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 11 in City of Edinburgh

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Lochrin Quay, EH3

By JLL

4.4

4.40

(24 reviews)

Lochrin Quay, managed by JLL, sits next to the Union Canal. The development comprises of 113 contemporary apartments, a mixture of 1, 2 & 4-bed options to rent. In addition to this, residents benefit from bike storage, communal lounge and superfast wifi.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 11 in City of Edinburgh

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Cam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jul 2025

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5
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5

A great place in the city!

Cam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jul 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Parking availability is good with a permit and there is free parking further down another road. Short walk to find great cafes, restaurants and shops. Incredibly quiet for a city building.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they have responded to every problem so far. No issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I would advise viewing as many different apartments as you can to find the one that is right for you. There are a few different layouts.


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WitchKing (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jun 2025

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5
5
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5

Great Place to Live

WitchKing (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Leith is a really great area. Lots of supermarkets, restaurants and shops within a 15 minute walk. The bus connections to the city are great and at a convenient distance. There are no too good to gos offering in this area. Morningside and Fountain Park had a lot many such type of schemes.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We have not had any problems thankfully in our short stay of 3 months.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

If we would have known about the facilities we would have moved even sooner.. sunroofs, study spaces, types of co working spaces, gym, concierge and parcel room are great amenities for a reasonable price.


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Caroline (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jun 2025

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5
5
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5

Modern Living with Great Facilities and Even Better Staff

Caroline (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living on this street is very convenient. There’s a handy shop right at the corner of the building, which is great for quick purchases. In addition, there are three major supermarkets within walking distance, offering a good range of groceries and essentials. The area also has a decent selection of local shops, cafés, and takeaways. The building is a walking distance from Leith Walk. Public transport is easily accessible, with several bus stops nearby connecting to the city centre and surrounding areas. Buses are generally reliable, though they can get crowded during peak hours. Parking on the street is usually manageable. Bin collections are regular and there are no major issues with cleanliness. The street itself is relatively quiet, with low levels of traffic noise. Anti-social behaviour is rare, and it feels like a safe and friendly place to live overall. Open spaces aren't right on the doorstep, but there are a few parks within a short walk or bus ride.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

No issues so far – the management team seems great and always sorts things out super quickly!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing comes to my mind at the moment. Everything was shown during my viewing.

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Val (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2025

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5
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5

Highly recommended quiet building and neighborhood

Val (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The development is in a lovely, quiet, walkable neighborhood with bus stops and many conveniences close by. There is an elementary school next door. I like seeing the little ones each day during recesses but consider carefully if playing children will irritate you.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The windows are enormous here and let in so much light! But they are very heavy. The management group helped us by installing our lift bars more conveniently so we can raise the windows on nice days.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The lift broke down in the first month of our stay and has not been fixed 2 months later. I hope the repair is scheduled soon since bringing heavy packages up the stairs can be a problem.


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Mhairi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2025

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5
5
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5

High end city centre apartment

Mhairi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The apartment is in a great area - less than 10 minute walk to the nearest tram stop, with lots of local bus services nearby. St Marks Park is literally on the doorstep with miles of paths for walking/cycling/running. Within the apartment complex there's a well equipped gym and a roof terrace with views of the city centre.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management is excellent- we reported a problem which was fixed the same day!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The appliances in the apartment are really high spec - the washing machine in particular is amazing. The kitchen space is pretty limited, so we ended up buying a large arifryer to help with meal preparation/cooking restrictions (there's only a two ring hob and a small appliance which doubles as a microwave and oven).


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