A guide to living in Merseyside

Merseyside is an area in the northwest of England, bordered by Cheshire to the south and Wales to the west. Stretching across both banks of the Mersey River and centred around the bustling metropolis of Liverpool, Merseyside offers a huge range of living locations, from city-centre to semi-rural. Despite being a heavily populated and urbanised area, Merseyside does have some greenbelt areas spread throughout the county, especially in the Wirral and around Southport that offer country living right next door to the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the UK.

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Best places to live in Merseyside

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.95

(126 reviews)

£845-£975 pcm

1 beds

The James Liverpool is a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. The new development serves as a place for big thinkers and game changers to live, work, and socialise, while they pursue their big and bold goals. The James offers everything necessary for modern living under one roof, including spaces for focus, a quiet five minutes, or conversation with others. All of the fully furnished studios are private and have access to shared communal spaces situated on the first floor, and all on-site amenities. Residents also benefit from a gym, laundry facilities, high speed Internet, an outdoor terrace, and an active social calendar. Live. Work. Play. Your Way.

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The Keel, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

(231 reviews)

£720-£1,649 pcm

Studios, 2, 3 beds

The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, sits in Queen's Dock, Liverpool. Comprising of 240 apartments overlooking the River Mersey, residents benefit from onsite concierge and a private residents' gym. As well as this, the development is pet friendly and has access to a wide variety of transport links.

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Milliners Yard, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.92

(64 reviews)

Welcome to a new chapter in the timeless tale of Liverpool’s Fabric District. A narrative now adorned with contemporary urban living. Milliners Yard features a total of 258 thoughtfully designed apartments to rent, with a mixture of sizes, ranging from studios, one beds and two beds. Residents also benefit from 250MBPS WiFi. In addition, the neighbourhood is pet friendly. Residents will also benefit from an onsite residents’ only gym, private roof terrace, lounge and coworking space. Residents will also have access to a Millers Yard app were they can pay their rent, book community events and message the team.

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Ranked 3rd out of 48 in Merseyside

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The Lexington, L3

By Moda Living

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4.8

4.80

(212 reviews)

£1,015-£2,290 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Moda, The Lexington, sits on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, situated at Princes Dock. It features a total of 325 stylish apartments to rent, with a mixture of sizes, ranging from studios, three beds and luxury penthouses. Similarly to buildings in New York, these apartments incorporate an art deco interior design. In addition, it is pet-friendly. Residents also benefit from free WiFi and a Samsung 50″ inch smart TV included in their rent. Plus, onsite amenities such as: two viewing platforms, terrace area, residents’ only gym, sky lounge, private dining room and games and cinema room. Residents can pay rent, book community events and chat to neighbours, all via the exclusive MyModa app.

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Ranked 4th out of 48 in Merseyside

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Pall Mall Press, L3

By ila

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4.72

(143 reviews)

Pall Mall Press is a brand-new rental neighbourhood in Liverpool, offering Studio, One-, Two- and Three-Bedroom apartments. Experience thoughtfully designed amenities with reception and concierge services, spaces for co-working, communal roof top and courtyard garden.

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Vinushyaa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Beautiful and Peaceful Home

Vinushyaa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

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

Good access to the city centre, very peaceful neighbourhood, proper bin collection, Good safety and peaceful apartment community

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

They maintain the home regularly and is always available at a call! Very helpful and will immediately do the necessary repairs and maintenance

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

I just wish I could have found this place earlier , just love our stay!

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Calum.P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Best modern living in Liverpool city centre

Calum.P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

Design for the apartment is exceptional, modern and affordable plenty of storage space, kitchen and living space are extensive plus the bedroom is all I could ask for the appliances pre-installed are everything and more, the building itself is run by an amazing dedicated team who’re constantly looking for ways to engage our neighbourhood in activities for seasonal events or just a boards games night either or really helps bring everyone together and gives a chance to connect with neighbours!

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

The local amenities are amazing! minor anti-social behaviour late at night outside which various. No other issues.

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

Yes we had several issues with the windows not closing properly however it was quickly sorted with a maintenance request with reception

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

I’d make sure to share the local amenities with neighbours in case they was unaware!

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Mikie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Liverpool, L1

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Beautiful flat

Mikie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Apo Liverpool, L1

Mar 2026

I recently moved here in September from the states and I couldn’t feel more at home. The staff is amazing and always helpful. The maintenance staff is always quick to fix anything that’s wrong as soon as they’re informed. And I love being greeted by their four legged employee of the month Tara. Great place to live and call home. There is somebody at the desk 24 hours a day. The doors remain locked past business hours and the only way to get in is by key and going past the person sitting at the front desk. They are very aware of the individuals coming and going and the residents that live here. Even the residents are respectful and engaging.

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

I think that it’s a great area when it’s compared to shops bars, restaurants, places like that. My apartment has become the central meeting place due to its centralized location in the city.

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

Building management is very fast to respond to any issues. If I tell them the night before they’re usually there the next day, depending if any parts are needed.

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

Nothing specific. The only thing is, I wish there was a storage location on site, because since the flats come furnished some of the furniture, I would like to replace, but nowhere to store it.

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PJ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Highly recommend living here - good facilities and friendly staff.

PJ (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Milliners Yard, L3

Mar 2026

Staff are helpful and friendly, particularly Zoe who is happy and attentive in every encounter. Postal system works well and is efficient. Gym has good facilities and is clean and tidy. Pleasant design of the flats, although only provided with very limited facilities (no microwave, kettle, toaster etc.) despite claiming to be furnished. Sometimes a delay with receiving support on issues in the flat. Would prefer if food waste was collected as part of recycling/eco efforts.

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

Very close to centre of town which is great. Immediate vicinity is not appealing - stealing from shops, late night kebab shops, homelessness.

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

Sometimes delayed but then always resolved as needed.

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

What was provided in the flat as part of being 'furnished'

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Elliot B (Tenant)

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The James Liverpool, L2

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Exceptional efforts to encourage a great community in the building as well as fantastic living for an individual

Elliot B (Tenant)

Unverified

The James Liverpool, L2

Mar 2026

My stand out thoughts are the care provided by the management team is exceptional. There are constantly new events being planned with the aim to encourage community throughout the property which would help any new movers build up friendships, especially if you are new to the city. Aside from that the room are furnished well and designed efficiently. Rooms get great natural light. Shared facilities are the same, nothing extravagant but they retain all comfort and utility you'd want. There is a residents app that lets you access info about your room and any events very easily. I really like this feature and app is very useful for info. There is also a circuit washing solution on site that you can check availability of washers and dryers and additionally book in advance. It appears there are enough machines and finding a time to use them is not a problem. Also there you can use your phone as a key to the building and your room if you don't want the key fob.

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

Close to rail links (across the road from a station) and with 15 mins walk of both major stations to get anywhere in the country. Right behind the main shopping district as well as in sight of the river. No parking. There is a pub right outside but doesn't create any anti social behaviour or excessive noise. Excellent choice of restaurants and shops around the corner.

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

Nothing major, I created a ticket but it was more to ask if my payment had went through. There is a useful ticket system for enquiries where you can create new and see old enquiries. Far better than using email

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

Kitchen is probably a little smaller than I'm used to, you will need to get groceries often and there isn't really space for lots kitchen equipment. Not a problem though as there are many grocery close by and major superstore about 5-10 mins walk away

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