Sitting adjacent to central Manchester, and with a vast amount of recent investment bringing jobs and development, Salford really has a lot going for it. This bustling city attracts students to its university and young professionals to its chic, modern apartment developments. Take a look at our ranking of the best new apartments in this vibrant location.
Highest rated new build apartments in Salford
Salford’s recent transformation and continuing development, along with its proximity to Manchester city centre, make it a popular choice for buyers and renters alike. With a host of outstanding new build apartment developments, the city has plenty to offer young professionals, new families and first-time buyers. Read on to discover our ranking of the best new apartments in Salford. We’ve created the list from the ratings of verified reviewers on HomeViews, and nothing else.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
First place in Salford is taken by Chapel Wharf. This Dandara Living development sits in the heart of Salford. Comprising of a range of studios to three-bed apartments, residents benefit from a pet friendly policy, an onsite gym as well as car/bike parking. In addition, there is a courtyard, a library and a resident’s lounge called The Gallery. The development is just moments away from Manchester’s famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.
Read reviews and details of Chapel Wharf, M3Second in Salford is The Green Rooms development, managed by AmroLiving. It sits near Media City and looks directly onto the Manchester Ship Canal. It offers a range of one to three-bedroom apartments for rent. Additionally, the development benefits from being pet friendly, waterside views, a residents’ gym and bike storage. The Green Rooms is also just a few minutes’ walk from the excellent transport links and amenities available in Media City.
Read reviews and details of The Green Rooms MediaCityUK, M50Third-placed New Maker Yards features 275 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 and a Co-op store. There is also a residents’ club room for a connected workspace, big screen, and free coffee.
Read reviews and details of New Maker Yards, M5In fourth place it’s The Filaments. The site, made up of three houses – Neon, Halogen and Lamp – is a rental development by Grainger. It is situated close to Salford Central Station, with easy access to central Manchester and Salford Quays.
Read reviews and details of Grainger at The Filaments, M3Taking fifth place is Oxbow, a collection of one, two and three-bedroom rental homes. It is located close to the River Irwell and only a 12-minute walk away from Salford Central train station. Additionally, it offers residents access to an impressive range of facilities, including an on-site gym and a 24-hour management team.
Read reviews and details of Oxbow, M5Our sixth-placed apartment development in Salford is Duet, which straddles both Media City and Salford Quays, offering fantastic views on either side. There’s a great range of local amenities, including 15 bars/restaurants, shopping outlets, leisure facilities, a cinema, a theatre, and a nursery. The development itself 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.
Read reviews and details of Duet MediaCityUK, M50In seventh place is Wilburn basin. Located a short stroll from the Castlefield district of Manchester City Centre, Wilburn Basin features a variety of apartments across four district blocks. Residents have access to a wide range of facilities and amenities, including a gym, cinema, residents’ lounge and meeting rooms as well as a 24 hour concierge service.
Read reviews and details of Wilburn Basin, M5Eighth in Salford is GreenGate, a JLL development located in Greengate. All residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge and a range of other communal facilities, such as: an on-site gym, a landscaped courtyard, a residents’ lounge, flexible parking and family and friends guest suite. The development is situated just a 10-minute walk from local amenities and the key shopping areas of Manchester.
Read reviews and details of GreenGate, M3At number nine, Vox, managed by Allsop is located just off the A56 in Salford. The Vox offers a collection of one, two and three-bed apartments. Moreover, they are only a short bus away from the city centre. In addition to underbuilding parking, there is also storage for over 280 bikes. These are monitored by CCTV and stored behind fob operated doors. Other facilities include a gym, roof terrace and residents lounge.
Read reviews and details of Vox, M15Rounding off the top 10 is Affinity Living Riverside, by Affinity Living, comprising 190 studio to three-bedroom apartments. Located just 5 minutes walk away from Spinningfields, this development has excellent local amenities and transport links. As well as this, residents benefit from a pet-friendly policy, flexible tenancies and regular social events.
Read reviews and details of Affinity Living Riverside, M3At fifth place in Salford is The Slate Yard, a Build to Rent development located just moments from Manchester’s city centre. It only a short walk away from Salford Central. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of facilities including a 24 hour on-site team, a residents’ gym, housekeeping services and a residents’ lounge. The development is also pet friendly.
Read reviews and details of The Slate Yard, M3In ninth place is Irwell Riverside, by Urban Splash. Located in Salford, on the banks of the River Irwell, the development offers residents great views, resident gardens and parking, all within walking distance of Manchester city centre. The development was designed by shedkm, providing a unique, contemporary look and feel.
Read reviews and details of Irwell Riverside, M3Where is Salford?
Bustling Salford is a city within a city. It occupies a prominent position just to the northwest of Manchester city centre and stretches towards the leafy suburbs on the edge of the city. The central parts of Salford are separated from Manchester city centre by the River Irwell. Salford does, however, represent a convenient location just moments from Deansgate and all of the city centre’s shopping, leisure and cultural attractions.
Is Salford a good place to live?
Salford’s growing reputation and continuing development mark it out as one of Manchester’s most up-and-coming areas. Salford Quays and the area along the River Irwell has seen rapid development in recent years. The riverside areas has a host of outstanding luxury apartment developments and new facilities to match.
Although inextricably linked and integrated with Manchester, Salford is actually a city in its own right. More than 250,000 people live within the wider City of Salford area, which includes numerous amenities and cultural attractions. Salford’s university and cathedral confirm its rightful status as a fully-fledged city. Once an industrial powerhouse that benefitted from access to the Manchester Ship Canal, the area has had a facelift and today its centre has a thoroughly modern feel.
Salford Quays has emerged as one of Manchester’s coolest spots, with its prime canalside setting and host of restaurants and bars. The Quays also has numerous renowned cultural attractions, including the famous Lowry theatre and arts centre. Salford Quays is a great shopping destination thanks to The Quays shopping mall. Meanwhile, the MediaCity area helps Salford stand out as a first-class setting to both live and work.
Salford’s proximity to Manchester city centre only adds to its attraction. It’s perfectly located adjacent to Deansgate and just moments from central Manchester’s key attractions and facilities. Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, is just a short hop across the river, while the test cricket venue of the same name is also close-at-hand.
Salford property prices
According to Zoopla, the average price of a property in Salford is £218,000. This is based on sales in the 12 months to December 2022. Salford’s prices are substantially lower than the average for Greater Manchester overall, which stands at £243,000. Apartments in Salford sell for an average of £160,000. This represents great value when you consider how much Salford has to offer.
If you’re looking to rent, Salford also offers good value for money. The average monthly rent for an apartment in Salford is £1,513. This is almost exactly the same as the Manchester average.
Has our guide to the best new apartments in Salford left you wanting to learn more about this bustling, vibrant community? To find out more about Salford life and other areas in Manchester, read our area guide below. From there, you can find out more about the best new build developments to buy and rent in the city.
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