A guide to living in City of Edinburgh

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Very Good

14.7%

Average

3.0%

Disappointing

0.7%

Very poor

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Best places to live in City of Edinburgh

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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New Fountainbridge, EH3

By Native Communities

4.96

4.96

(21 reviews)

Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes to rent. Set along the scenic Union Canal and just a short stroll from the West End, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, this thoughtfully designed development blends location, style and substance.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

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Dockside, EH6

By Dockside

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(69 reviews)

Welcome to Dockside – a fresh take on waterfront living. Our vibrant new rental community offers sleek studios and spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, combining stylish design with exceptional amenities.Imagine living in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, where creativity and community collide. That’s Leith. Recognised by Time Out for its vibrant energy, Leith has a thriving start-up scene, eclectic arts culture, and a welcoming spirit.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

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The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.75

4.75

(222 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

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Kingsford Residence, EH7

By Kingsford Group

Award winner 2025

4.65

4.65

(114 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

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PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2025

4.45

4.45

(27 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Chloe M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My favourite property I’ve ever rented!

Chloe M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Mar 2026

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

The area is amazing as it’s a very short walk to Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. There are plenty of shops and cafe’s around and the area is generally quite safe.

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

Response times are rapid! They are always on top of any issue, in a timely manner whatever it may be.

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

If you want to live in the heart of Edinburgh, this is the place you want to be.


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Ellie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great place to live

Ellie B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

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

Good range of shops, with aldi just a short walk away and ocean terminal round the corner can get a lot of necessities. The tram stop also being a few minutes away is really convenient for getting to and from town and the airport. It a quiet area not much street noise and feels safe

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

They’ve answered promptly and everything has been repaired or dealt with perfectly

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

WiFi can be spotty in the apartment but fine in communal areas


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Robyn Alvarez (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I love dockside!

Robyn Alvarez (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

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

I love the local area, it’s safe, quiet, pretty and there’s loads of bars and restaurants and a range of shops close by

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

They have been quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. They’re friendly and understanding.

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

The only thing I wish I’d known more about before moving is the parking situation as there is limited parking nearby.


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Tommy V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

High quality living in a new development

Tommy V (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Mar 2026

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

Good: Close to Aldi and Tesco Close to the tram Quiet Great views Great amenities Helpful staff Great flat, well furnished and thoughtfully designed. Bad: Minimal, nothing stands out at the moment.

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

We haven’t had to raise any issues, so can’t comment on this yet.

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

Nothing really, there was good explanations of everything beforehand, so we knew what to expect.


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Scott I. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Happy Resident

Scott I. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Feb 2026

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

I like how easy it is to get to town from here, it is also nice being so close to the water, it doesn’t feel like properly being in the city but is close enough to enjoy the benefits.

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

The team has been quick to respond to any questions I’ve had on the app

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

Wish I had known how good BTR’s were in general, really nice to be a part of a community.

Manager response

Hi Scott, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re really pleased to hear you’re enjoying your experience at Dockside. Our team works hard to create a welcoming and well-managed environment, so your feedback truly means a lot. If there's ever anything we can help with, we’re just a message or call away.

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Siobhan, General Manager

Mar 2026


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