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Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

By Grainger

Award winner 2023

4.42

4.42

(67 reviews)

Located in the heart of the city centre with bars, restaurants and coffee shops on your doorstep, Gatehouse Apartments offers light, spacious, contemporary apartments with exclusive resident facilities and free Wi-Fi. The perfect place to rent in the historic city of Southampton. We have a selection of 1 and 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 24 in Hampshire

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Leaf Living at Albany Park, GU52

By Leaf Living

4.94

4.94

(9 reviews)

Offering a harmonious blend of countryside charm and modern convenience in Church Crookham, a welcoming semi-rural town near Fleet. Set amidst a 40-acre country park this new neighbourhood is perfect for young professionals, families or downsizers.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 24 in Hampshire

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Leaf Living at Whiteley Meadows, SO30

By Leaf Living

4.34

4.34

(9 reviews)

Whiteley Meadows is a new community in Hampshire, perfectly placed between the vibrant coastal cities of Portsmouth and Southampton. A short drive to Whiteley woods, perfect for dog walks or a day out with the family Whiteley Meadows is within walking distance of a brand-new primary school, community centre and local shops. The new community also has excellent train links from Botley station to London and the south coast.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 24 in Hampshire

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Market Quarter, SO14

By CompassRock

4.3

4.30

(42 reviews)

Market Quarter, was the first Build to Rent development in Hampshire. Situated in Southampton, residents here benefit from premium lifestyle amenities, as well as on-site management and outdoor spaces.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 24 in Hampshire

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Edenbrook Village, GU51

By Berkeley Homes, Berkeley Group

4.28

4.28

(35 reviews)

Edenbrook Village is a collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom new homes conveniently located, just 2 miles from the centre of the sought after town of Fleet. Set on the edge of a stunning 82 acre Country Park,
5th

Ranked 5th out of 24 in Hampshire

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AB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Aug 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Rent nice, Live nice

AB (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Aug 2025

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

Nearby city centre, good locality, restaurants and pubs are nice. Secure, with cc tv cameras in the premises.

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

Good, responded on time, proactively resolved issues with mould.

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

Repair and maintenance service is really good, repaired dishwasher, washing machine


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Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

5
5
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5

Good location and facilities. But too expensive for what you get.

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

Great location in Southampton central areal and great facilities like delivery lockers, gym and seasonal events. Bad aspects are paid parking in the building, traffic noise, anti-social behaviour area, limited equipment in the gym, staff not aways helpful. The rental price always goes up much over the average price for the region.

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

Overall is good. But tends to “forget” our requests or having to chase again. “Lost packages” is a constant issue and the staff are not really willing to help. Packages can go missing for days or weeks.

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

I wish to know that the average yearly rental increase would be way above the regional average.


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Emily G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

5
5
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5

Lovely flat to live in the centre of city

Emily G (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

The area is very convenient being in the centre of the city with plenty of shops and restaurants about, however, the estate the build is next to is quite rough and can feel unsafe at times due to police often visiting the building.

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

They have responded quickly and fixed any problems I have had.

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

I wish I had known how much additional parking would cost as this is a big added expense


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Jack Gregory (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

All round good

Jack Gregory (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

It is a lovely place to live with lots of shops and local to the town centre. It could do with better more affordable parking.

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

We have raised issues around the water not working we had received prompt feedback and resplution

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

Parking was quite expensive so therefore to factor on costs


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Sophie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 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

The maintenance of the building is not good

Sophie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gatehouse Apartments, SO14

Jul 2025

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

The disturbance from the building work going on around my building is absolutely dreadful. I am having to clean my balcony every day due to the dirt and dust, coughing when I go outside and keep my doors clothes even though it is the middle of summer. I think a discount in my rent for this disturbance is reasonable.

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

Building management are normally good at responding quickly to issues raised.

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

They are advertised Pet Friendly, but nowhere for my dog to go and not allowed on the roof terrace.


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