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Best places to live in City of Glasgow

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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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Candleriggs, G1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(45 reviews)

Candleriggs offers studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom boutique apartments to rent in the heart of Merchant City. Residents can enjoy free superfast broadband and social events. Additionally, there are communal gardens, sky terraces, and spaces to work, play, and relax—all included in your rent.
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Ranked 1st out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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Solasta Riverside, G5

By urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.75

4.75

(89 reviews)

£1,040-£2,220 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Solasta Riverside is a new city centre district. Based on the South Bank of the iconic river Clyde, the development sits directly opposite Central Station. Furthermore, Solasta Riverside's residential development consists of two 18-story complexes, including 324 Build-to-Rent apartments. Solasta Riverside is located on the Clyde riverside, facing the International Financial Services District. Additionally, with direct access to bus, rail, cycle and motorway networks, and only 15 minutes from Glasgow International Airport, Solasta Riverside will activate over a quarter of a mile of river frontage.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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Holland Park, G2

By Moda Living

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4.72

4.72

(68 reviews)

£1,052-£3,035 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Holland Park in Glasgow features 433 high-tech apartments spread across four buildings. Residents have access to a wide range of facilities including a 24hr gym, 24hr concierge and co-working and meeting rooms. In addition, the development is pet-friendly and wifi is included.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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PLATFORM_ in Glasgow, G3

By PLATFORM_

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4.49

4.49

(111 reviews)

PLATFORM_ has arrived in Glasgow to reimagine the rental experience. Built with residents in mind: Homes with co-working spaces, a games room, gym, three roof terraces, a private cinema, a calendar of social activities, and access to the private dining room, all included in your rent.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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Minerva Square, G3

By Cording Residential

4.85

4.85

(18 reviews)

Minerva Square consisting of 113 apartments across two buildings is a brand new built to rent development offering a range of apartment types; 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 2 bedroom penthouses with wrap around terraces and 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Many of the apartments benefit from balconies enjoying far reaching views of the south side looking over the modern architecture of the SEC Armadillo and OVO Hydro, or with stunning views of the historical Glasgow University, Kelvingrove and the West End to the north. The SECC train station is within walking distance offering train links to all major towns.
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Ranked 5th out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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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'.

Chaitali Mehta (Tenant)

Unverified

Solasta Riverside, G5

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Wonderful 3-Year Stay at Solasta Riverside!

Chaitali Mehta (Tenant)

Unverified

Solasta Riverside, G5

Nov 2025

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

The amenities were clean and well-kept, and the security team was always attentive, which made me feel safe and at ease throughout my stay. The location is fantastic too, with easy access to transport, cafes, and daily essential

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

The amenities were clean and well-kept, and the security team was always attentive, which made me feel safe and at ease throughout my stay.

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

I wish I had known beforehand how well-managed the property is and how responsive the team would be. It would have significantly influenced my decision to move in sooner.


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Alexander M (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live, amazing team

Alexander M (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Nov 2025

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

Close to west end and city centre with loads of bars and restaurants. Close to public transport. Relatively quiet.

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

Joshua was amazing in dealing with some early issues I had with the flat. He changed the shower head, repressurised the hot water system and got my hob replaced all super promptly.

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

I would have wanted the option to move a few furniture items out of the flat and take some of my own items with me.


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Abby D (Tenant)

Unverified

Candleriggs, G1

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I LOVE LIVING IN CANDLERIGGS!

Abby D (Tenant)

Unverified

Candleriggs, G1

Nov 2025

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

There is a tesco, morrisons, sainsburys and M&S all in walking distance from the building. Being in Merchant City there is a whole range of restaurants, bars and coffee shops nearby. I see the candleriggs staff picking up little surrounding the building to keep the area looking nice.

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

They responded very quickly with solutions that worked for me

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

The viewing was very informative. The only thing which is not quite advertised is that only one of the sliding wardrobe doors is mirrored. the non mirrored door was tucked behind the mirrored door at the viewing and I wrongly assumed that they would both be mirrored. I would prefer if they were both mirrored.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Sarah J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Canddlerigges make Glasgow feels like home

Sarah J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Nov 2025

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

Canddlerigges is in the best spot in Glasgow City Centre. Everything is in hand reach, from tesco, seinsbury, parkings, shops such as M&S, and many restaurants and coffee shops. The only down side, since it is in the city centre, of course at night the streets become hectic , but the security in the building is high and well maintained.

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

Once I have an issue with my bathroom, and the team management dealt with it efficiently.

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

Saskia shared everything about how living in Candleriggs will be. One bad thing is the ben room, is it always full due to high numbers for residents.


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Jamiethestokie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A really nice community

Jamiethestokie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Nov 2025

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

It’s a great location, close to the west end but also on the river. I think it’s very underrated as a location.

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

I had an issue with my washing machine - it was sorted quickly and efficiently

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

I wish I’d engaged more with the social events when I first moved in, they made a huge impact on connecting me with others and that made me feel at home. The granary quays apartment block had a great feeling, staff and residents were respectful and kind and everyone gets on well.


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