A guide to living in Manchester
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Best places to live in Manchester
How is ranking calculated?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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The Castings, M1
By Native Communities
Award winner 2025
4.96
(143 reviews)
£1,180-£2,165 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 68 in Manchester
The Trilogy, M15
By Allsop Letting and Management
Award winner 2025
4.89
(352 reviews)
£1,020-£1,700 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 68 in Manchester
Poplin, M4
By Native Communities
Award winner 2024
4.86
(80 reviews)
£1,240-£2,200 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 68 in Manchester
Apo at Angel Gardens, M4
By Apo
Award winner 2025
4.79
(389 reviews)
£1,320-£2,385 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 4th out of 68 in Manchester
The Residences Manchester, M15
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.72
(467 reviews)
£1,200-£8,300 pcm
1, 2, 3, 4 beds
Ranked 5th out of 68 in Manchester
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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'.
Stereophonic (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Weavers Quay, M4
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Good place to live but it could be improved.
Stereophonic (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Weavers Quay, M4
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
My building is 15 minutes walking distance from northern quarter and approximately 10 minutes walk from train station. You have variety of restaurants, gyms and all sorts of activities literally around the corner. Everyone can find something for themselves. The negative side is no parking for visitors and extremely expensive car park for residents which doesn’t even provide the roof to keep the car safe. Also I can’t paint my flat even though I live here for over 3 years because the paint is not available and the agency doesn’t want to help to provide the paint from their resources.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I was asked to download the app and send the request which in my opinion is the easiest way to deal with maintenance issues therefore I would recommend.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The parking slot price. I didn’t know it’s so expensive as I didn’t own the car at the time.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Eden (Tenant)
Unverified
Union, M3
Nov 2025
Perfect space for living
Eden (Tenant)
Unverified
Union, M3
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Shops, pubs and cafes all within walking distance which was fabulous. Street was quiet and peaceful.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Only had one issue with the shower and I could go to reception and they sent someone up right away to solve issue so it was great!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The offers in the union restaurant/ bar are fab so definitely go up and explore
Emily S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Convenient City-Centre Living with Great Management Quality
Emily S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in the heart of Manchester city centre feels vibrant, convenient, and very well-connected. You’re a stone’s throw from great restaurants, bars, shops, and cultural venues. For someone who thrives on city energy and values walking or public transport over driving, it’s a really good fit. But if you want peaceful streets, lots of private outdoor space, or easy car parking, you might sometimes feel the compromises.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’ve generally responded quickly and professionally. Most issues I’ve raised—like minor repairs or communal-area concerns—were acknowledged promptly and resolved within a reasonable time. Communication has been clear, and follow-ups were made to ensure everything was sorted properly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing that only becomes clear after living here is how quickly the lack of storage starts to matter. Even though it was obvious during the viewing, you don’t fully appreciate how limited it is until you’re trying to store everyday things like cleaning supplies, luggage, or seasonal items.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Pete N (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Modern apartment with central location
Pete N (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Locality to shops is excellent and personally for work, it's great. Parking outside is very difficult if needed but that's too be expected in it's location
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They've always responded fairly quickly and give a positive response
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I don't think there's anything I regret not knowing.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Jessica Sovinski (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Modern City Living at The James
Jessica Sovinski (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Manchester, M4
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Vibrant area with great transport, amenities, and culture, though busy and sometimes a bit noisy. Rent, parking, and eating out tend to be more expensive compared to surrounding areas.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They’ve responded quickly and professionally, addressing issues promptly and keeping residents updated.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Storage space is limited at times, so organising belongings can be a bit challenging.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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