A guide to living in Salford

If you're looking for a place to live that has plenty of opportunity for both work and play, look no further than Salford. This metropolitan borough in the North West of England is home to over 240,000 people and boasts world-class universities, top schools, and lively nightlife. Whether you're just starting out on your own or have a growing family, there's something for everyone in Salford. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at what makes Salford such an amazing place to live.

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Best places to live in Salford

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Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.96

(137 reviews)

£1,235-£1,980 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. All Eda's furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units to name a few. With floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Quays and Manchester skyline, Eda’s apartments are bright and spacious with open plan living areas. Each apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with utility storage, spacious bedrooms with bespoke designed fitted wardrobes and bathrooms all finished to the high standard of Eda. It doesn’t stop there - you can even bring your pet at no extra cost! Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. With paddle boarders, kayakers and an occasional brave swimmer, this is where the city meets the open water. As you follow the dock, you’ll find The Lowry Theatre, Imperial War Museum and Media City UK. And with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within easy walking distance (and a tram stop right outside the door), you’ll be well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.

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Chapel Wharf, M3

By Dandara Living

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4.88

(432 reviews)

£860-£1,280 pcm

1, 2 beds

Chapel Wharf by Dandara Living sits in the heart of Manchester. Comprising of a range of studios to 3-bed apartments, residents benefit from a pet friendly policy, an onsite gym as well as car/bike parking. In addition, there is a courtyard garden, a free 3,789sqft gym equipped with the latest range of cardio and functional training equipment for Technogyg and a 3,641 sqft resident facility with homeworking facilities, two ‘house kitchens’, Club and Screening rooms, two lounges plus bookable entertaining and dining spaces. As well as this, the development is just moments away from Manchester's famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.

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Ranked 2nd out of 30 in Salford

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Duet MediaCityUK, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.87

(186 reviews)

£1,103-£2,000 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Duet, newly managed by Allsop as of 1st November 2025 is adjacent to the bustling MediaCityUK on the waterfront in Salford Quays. There are wide range of local amenities, including 15 bars/restaurants, shopping outlets, leisure facilities, a cinema, a theatre, and a nursery. The development comprises 270 pet-friendly one, two and three-bedroom apartments to rent. In addition, the building also provides a 24-hour concierge service. Finally, it offers extensive communal spaces, including a fully equipped private gym.

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Ranked 3rd out of 30 in Salford

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Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

By Cortland

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4.49

(108 reviews)

Welcome home to Cortland at Colliers Yard, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of Manchester. Our stunning collection of skyline apartments offers exceptional amenities and a lifestyle tailored to your needs.

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New Maker Yards, M5

By Get Living

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4.46

(312 reviews)

New Maker Yards features 821 homes. These are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Middlewood Locks. The development is located only 10-minutes away from Salford Central and 14-minutes from Spinningfields and Manchester city centre. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour security, Seven Bro7hers bar & restaurant, 92 Degrees Coffee and a Co-op store. There is also a residents' club room for a connected workspace, big screen, and free coffee, and a new amenity space 'The Lock' opening soon.

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Max (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A gem of a home!!

Max (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Nov 2025

What a find Eda was, we had viewed several other apartment developments, this stopped as soon as we had our tour of Eda, We were greeted and shown round by Martin, he put us at ease and explained life at Eda and what we could expect. Since moving in he was not wrong, the apartment is so practical yet so aesthetically pleasing with the option to put our own stamp on the place within reason of course. The communal areas are always neat, clean and tidy, the amenities are first class and feel like you are in a 5* hotel.

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

I'll start with the only negative which is parking, its not ideal, but they do have a car park a few minutes walk away if you are happy to pay for it, that's where the negatives end, the local are is nice and most things like shops, cafes etc are either a short walk or a quick tram into the city centre, The local area is kept clean and well maintained.

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

We had a slight issue with our wi-fi losing signal, we reported it and Martin was up in less than 10 mins and resolved it there and then, i'm extremely confident that if we encountered any further issues that these would be resolved at a more than adequate timescale.

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

It can be difficult to reach the management team, however it seems all things go through the front desk team and they handle anything superbly, if they cant then they will escalate to management and then the response is pretty swift, the system seems to work so it has to be commended, The front desk team are the heartbeat of the place without a shadow of a doubt.

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Paarth Gupta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A True Home in Manchester – Exceptional Living Experience

Paarth Gupta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Nov 2025

Dandara Living has truly been my home for the past four years, and I can confidently say it is one of the best places to live in Manchester. The building design is modern, stylish and extremely well-thought-out, with excellent facilities that are always spotless and maintained to the highest standards. From the communal spaces to the gym and outdoor areas, everything feels premium and welcoming. The apartments are spacious, beautifully finished and incredibly comfortable. What sets Dandara apart is the exceptional team. The staff are consistently warm, professional and genuinely caring. A huge shout-out to Ismail, Clara, Sam and Christian along with the entire team for always going above and beyond. Their support, kindness and responsiveness have made my experience outstanding. Any request is dealt with promptly and efficiently, and they have always made me feel valued as a resident. Dandara Living does not just provide accommodation; it provides a true sense of community and belonging. I could not recommend it more.

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

Living in this area has been an absolute pleasure. The location is incredibly convenient, with excellent access to transport links, local shops, restaurants, cafés and open spaces. Everything is within walking distance, and the connectivity to the rest of Manchester is fantastic. The street is always clean, safe and well-maintained, with reliable bin collections and minimal noise. I have never faced issues with parking or anti-social behaviour. Overall, it is a vibrant, friendly and comfortable area to live in.

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

Building management has always been outstanding. Any issue raised has been handled promptly, courteously and with full transparency. The team especially Ismail, Clara, Sam and Christian have been proactive, approachable and genuinely committed to ensuring residents are happy and comfortable.

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

I wish I had known earlier just how well-managed and community-focused Dandara Living is. The level of service, comfort and security is far above what I expected. Had I known this from the start, I would have moved in even sooner. It truly feels like a long-term home rather than just a rental property.

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Sarah L (Tenant)

Unverified

Clippers Quay, M50

Nov 2025

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Avoid at all costs

Sarah L (Tenant)

Unverified

Clippers Quay, M50

Nov 2025

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

The local area is quite empty but has good transport links and supermarket options. It’s a decent area for young people.

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

Poorly. I flagged a broken fire alarm which is a health and safety issue twice and nobody ever came to refit it. They also didn’t care to know when I lost my deposit to an incoming tenant who withheld the amount.

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

I wish I’d known that they don’t ensure outgoing residents are protected financially with their deposit.

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Steph (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Heavenly home.

Steph (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Nov 2025

Eda is Luxury living without the hefty price tag of city centre apartment blocks, state of the art gym with a wide range of weights and equipment etc. games room, working spaces and the private dining room is a real classy asset, we were given a tour of the amenities and apartments by Martin, the whole viewing experience was an absolute pleasure, such a relaxed but professional vibe, no mumbo jumbo just straightforward transparency which sold it to us without hesitation. We have since moved in and there was a couple of minor issues at the start , however maintenance was arranged and they were resolved the same day, THE SAME DAY, which we found incredible, rapidly arranged by Martin, and then so quickly and professionally followed through by Mike the maintenance operative, such a friendly, helpful gentleman who's whole demeanor gave off that nothing is too much effort, These guys truly knock customer service out of the park. The apartment is simplistic but beautiful and has all the appliances, the beds are really comfy, the natural light in the apartment is great, we have settled and feel at home in no time.

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

Good links to Manchester City Centre, Trafford centre and beyond with the tram stop just a few moments away, little coffee shops, coop, bars just a short walk away, media city is a short walk or 2 tram stops away.

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

Precision and speed are key elements of the building management, they simply don't mess around and you can expect any issues to be resolved as quickly as you present them.

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

How effortless the whole application process is, the team are always on hand and respond in more than adequate amount of time.

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Tom (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Nov 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Perfection.

Tom (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Nov 2025

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

Awesome location close to town, local shops, transport links, entertainment. It also has so many great amenities. Perfect.

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

Quickly and effectively - one time I broke a chair, and it was replaced the next day.

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

Join the chapel wharf residents facebook group, useful.

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