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Average

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Best places to live in 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

(36 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 Edinburgh

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Dockside, EH6

By Dockside

Award winner 2025

4.93

4.93

(123 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 Edinburgh

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The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(228 reviews)

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 Edinburgh

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Kingsford Residence, EH7

By Kingsford Group

Award winner 2025

4.69

4.69

(132 reviews)

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 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 Edinburgh

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Lochrin Quay, EH3

By JLL

4.49

4.49

(30 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 14 in 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'.

Claire m (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jul 2026

5
5
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5

Excellent place to live.

Claire m (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jul 2026

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

No bad notes that I can think of . The area is very safe and clean and an excellent location with great transport

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

Issues, the few I’ve had were sorted out very quickly

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

There is free parking in ocean terminal for guests


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Erin Coles (Tenant)

Unverified

Dockside, EH6

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

So glad we moved here!

Erin Coles (Tenant)

Unverified

Dockside, EH6

Jul 2026

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

Leith is great, loads of local places to eat and drink without going into the centre of Edinburgh. The transport links are also fantastic!

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

Fast to respond and fix and small things we've needed help with! They also organize great events / coffee mornings etc and there was recently Pilates on the roof terrace!

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

I wish i'd moved sooner and attended more of the events because i've met some great friends in attending them.


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M. H. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jun 2026

5
5
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5

High standard, friendly team, would happily stay

M. H. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jun 2026

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

There's a Tesco Express two minutes away and a great independent coffee shop on the corner that I'm in most weekends. The area is very good for a run. The bus and tram into the city centre is reliable, though parking on the street can be tight on weekday evenings. It's quiet at night, I never had a noise problem.

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

I reported a leak under the kitchen sink and someone was out to fix it within two days.

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

How sociable the building is. There are occasional resident events and it's easy to get to know neighbours, which I wasn't expecting from a new build.


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Lanre (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jun 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Beautiful Home

Lanre (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Jun 2026

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

It's central to any place you want to in Leith, Ocean terminal is 2 mins away and you can access up to 5 buses with the tram. Very central.

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

Very prompt, open minded . They update you of stuffs around and ensure you have a good time.

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

Nothing to change or nothing to add. Everything is on point.

Manager response

Hi Lanre, Thank you for such a kind review, it genuinely made our day. We're so glad Dockside has felt like home and that getting around Leith has been easy for you. It's residents like you who make this so rewarding. Here's to many more happy months at Dockside! Warm regards, The Dockside Team

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Rachel Virtue, Leasing Manager

Jun 2026


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Beatrice F. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Gorgeous expereince

Beatrice F. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Jun 2026

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

Walkable distance to anywhere, anything you might need is just a few minutes away and the bus and tram stops are 5 minutes away. The street is quiet and residential, near to a fire station and schools but that’s the most noise you’ll get.

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

They always promptly responded and always showed up with a solution to all issues.

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

Nothing really. Everything was exactly the way I had expected.


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

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