A guide to living in City of Glasgow

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Average

3.9%

Disappointing

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Very poor

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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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Granary Quay, G11

By Colby River

Award winner 2024

4.87

4.87

(53 reviews)

You’ll find Granary Quay in a fantastic location on the north bank of the River Clyde just a short walk from Partick bus, rail and subway stations in Glasgow’s popular West End, which is known for its many vintage shop, coffee bars, restaurants and a vibrant street food scene, plus bars, a boutique cinema and arts venues. Granary Quay offers a wide range of studio, one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, and most have balconies or terraces. The majority of homes are available to rent furnished, with some unfurnished apartments also available - please contact for details. With 24/7 on-site management team to help make life easier, Granary Quay also features a superb array of onsite resident amenities including the ‘house kitchen’, co-working suite, lounge and TV area, bookable meeting room, gym and pet grooming room.
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Ranked 1st out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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Holland Park, G2

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.83

4.83

(112 reviews)

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.
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Ranked 2nd out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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Candleriggs, G1

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award winner 2025

4.77

4.77

(68 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 3rd out of 7 in City of Glasgow

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PLATFORM_ in Glasgow, G3

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.44

4.44

(134 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.
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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'.

Connor W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The design and planning behind the building is amazing

Connor W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

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

Absolute perfect location for someone moving back into the city environment! On buchanan street with a few minutes, st Enoch subway very close, glasgow green literally on your doorstep. Shops very close, independent restaurants and coffee shops on every corner Amazing spot to be living

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

Yes, when we had an issue with our door. I reported it via the website and it was fixed the same day

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

Potentially a bit more information about parking in the building and the surrounding area


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Alastair Turner Aitken (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Granary Quay, the Clyde & Greater Partick/Finneston.

Alastair Turner Aitken (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Jul 2026

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

The area has a great combination of eateries and bars and numerous supermarkets all within shortwalking distance. Very diverse with quite a vibe. Again, within short walking distance there are regular bus, train and underground services. In comparison to the buzz of Dumbarton Road the Clyde Walkway can be surprisingly peaceful. The cycle ways go for miles in all directions.

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

Again, the app is great for maintenance requests. These were carried out quickly at a convenient time for both parties.

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

Probably just how good a vibe the area has. Also just how comfortable living here is. If I had known I wouldn’t have taken so long to decide!


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Corey-Jordan (Tenant)

Unverified

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A good community property

Corey-Jordan (Tenant)

Unverified

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

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

Close to good transport links and many shops including discounts for some of them with our candleriggs badge, parking is a slight issue and is expensive so hoping for a cheaper and better solution for parking

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

We had a few minor issues upon moving in and reported them as soon as to management, Stephen was swift and very professional with our repair work that needed doing, and was also very welcoming to us as we have freshly moved in

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

Having a more detailed introduction on the appliances would have been useful as the videos are fairly swift and brief


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Sheldon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great Staff but Limited Amenities

Sheldon (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Jul 2026

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

Great selection of restaurants, bars & shops in a mostly beautiful neighbourhood. We were told before moving in that the derelict lot behind the building would become a park but no progress has been made so far. This means the back alley of the building can feel sketchy at times. Transport links are great with a bus stop right outside the front door and train less than 5 minutes walk away.

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

Maintenance issues are always dealt with promptly and professionally.

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

That the courtyard and rooftop terraces would be closed through the height of summer awaiting a health and safety review.


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Raj dhillon (Tenant)

Unverified

Granary Quay, G11

Jul 2026

5
5
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5

Living at Grannery it’s great it’s fantastic. It’s absolutely brilliant.

Raj dhillon (Tenant)

Unverified

Granary Quay, G11

Jul 2026

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

I like the area a lot specially the Starbucks and the west end I think it’s very safe. I’m very community different.

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

Great straightaway love it caught me better. Why would you hit this place?

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

Good would recommend this place to everyone yes, yes


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