Even in 2025, Manchester is still going through the biggest property investment and construction boom the city has ever known. Billions of pounds are being invested in dozens of major property development projects across the Greater Manchester area. With so much choice in the Greater Manchester apartment market, our reviewers’ ratings highlight the very best blocks on offer.
Repeatedly hitting the top spots in ‘best places to live in the UK’ guides, Manchester is confidently attracting new investment and residents from all over the world. Do you want to live in the beating heart of the city? Would you prefer one of its many up-and-coming suburbs? Either way, you’ll have plenty of quality options to choose from.
The 10 highest-rated Manchester apartment blocks
Below you can find our ranking of the top 10 Manchester apartment developments available to buy and rent. These rankings are based purely on the reviews of verified residents. We use the overall star ratings of each development from the combined scores from their verified HomeViews reviews.
With reviews covering location, facilities, management, design and value for money, these 10 developments reflect the best of what Greater Manchester has to offer. The rankings also take into account the number of reviews for each development, as well as their recency. Our top spot developers have managed to get consistently high scores across a greater number of reviews.
If you want to know more about any of our top 10 Manchester apartment blocks, just click on them. This will take you to its dedicated page and allow you to see in detail what residents have to say.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
The number one apartment development in Manchester is Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. This newcomer has taken HomeViews by storm, attracting a near perfect score of 4.99 across 40 reviews to date (January 2024). The development 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.
All Eda’s furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units, to name just a few of its perks.
Number two among in Manchester’s highest-rated apartment buildings is Vox, a rental-only development close to the city centre. Vox offers a collection of well-designed one, two and three-bed apartments, complete with under-building car parking spaces and bike storage, CCTV security, gym, running track, studio, roof terrace and residents’ lounge. Residents say they love the facilities, access to local amenities and the little touches laid on by the always-helpful staff.
A new entry crashes straight into the top three in Manchester at the latest update. Withnear perfect scores and an overall rating of 4.92 out of 5, The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from three roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are two social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
Taking fourth place, The Trilogy is a HomeViews award-winning development. Located in the heart of Castlefield, it has access to a variety of transport links. Deansgate is a three-minute tram journey whilst Cornbrook Metrolink Station is a three-minute walk away. In addition, MediaCityUK is only a 12-minute commute. The development comprises 232 pet-friendly one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to a wide range of facilities, including a fully equipped gym as well as a landscaped communal garden. Likewise, the building provides a 24-hour on-property concierge service.
In fifth place, Chapel Wharf by Dandara Living sits in the heart of Manchester. Comprising 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.
Next up we have Duet which is adjacent to the bustling MediaCityUK on the waterfront in Salford Quays. There are wide range of local amenities here, 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.
The Green Rooms, managed by AmroLiving, is another top-tier development next to Media City. 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 just a few minutes walk from a wide variety of transport links and amenities.
Another recent addition to HomeViews has shot into the top 10, securing itself a truly excellent average rating of 4.81 over 66 reviews. Poplin offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments to rent in a community of 144 homes. Residents benefit from flexibility, social spaces and rooftop views. Additionally, residents can enjoy a communal atrium garden, glass atrium and social lounge, and a bookable kitchen. Bordering Ancoats, Poplin is just a couple of minutes’ walk to the Shudehill interchange, and five minutes to Victoria Station.
Still in the top 10, Angel Gardens by Moda Living can be found in the NOMA innovation district, right in the heart of Manchester. It features a total of 466 interior designed apartments to rent with a mix of sizes, ranging from studios to three beds. In addition, it offers no deposit and is pet-friendly. Likewise, residents benefit from 250MBPS WiFi, Samsung 50″ inch smart TV included in their rent. Plus, onsite amenities such as a rooftop sports pitch, rooftop terrace, residents’ gym, sky lounge, private dining room, media room and atrium.
Taking 10th place, its another new entry: Duo at Upperbanks. Located justa few steps away from the Rochdale Riverside retail and leisure complex in the heart of Rochdale town centre, this rental development is made up of 242 studio, one and two bed apartments, with Juliet or full balconies. It is close to the Metrolink network and Rochdale train station, which operates six trains an hour into Manchester.
Formerly a 19th century shoemaker’s warehouse, The James Manchester has been carefully converted to offer luxury apartments, providing residents with generous spaces to recharge mind and body in a prime central location known for being a creative and culture hub. Situated in the lively Manchester’s Northern Quarter, renowned for its blend of office spaces, shops, and leisure offerings, the property benefits from its proximity to the bustling business district, a variety of retail shops, and convenient transportation hubs such as train, bus, and tram stations.
Our 12th spot goes to The Residences Manchester, a Build to Rent development featuring a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses! Residents have access to a wide range of shared amenities, including a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym, yoga and dance studio. The development is only a three-minute walk away from both Castlefield and Deansgate stations.
currently sitting in 13th place, Crown Street Victoria Residence and Elizabeth Tower forms part of the new neighbourhood on Great Jackson Street in Manchester. The apartments are contemporary and spacious and residents can enjoy exceptional amenities such as the 20m swimming pool located on the 44th floor.
Taking 14th is another relative newcomer. Located in the Manchester Piccadilly district, Kampus is Manchester’s garden neighbourhood. With its truly central location, it’s by the canal, near the station, it’s mere minutes from everything! With secret streets, gardens and terraces, and independent food and drink, there’s so much to explore.
With 1 and 2 bedroom apartments spread across 5 beautiful, individual buildings, there’s also an on-site team on hand whenever you need them, 24/7. In addition, Kampus is pet friendly (with dog walking), has super-fast broadband included. Likewise, there is a gym, yoga terrace, cinema and a lounge in which to work (or play).
New Vic is a modern Build-to-Rent development located in Manchester’s M4 district, adjacent to Victoria Station and near the lively Northern Quarter. It offers a variety of luxury 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments designed with both Victorian inspiration and modern amenities in mind. The development features extensive communal spaces, including co-working areas, a gym, a […] Read reviews and details of New Vic, M4
Located only a 5-minute stroll from 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, M5
The Mailbox, comprises of 117 one and two-bed apartments and 12,500 sq ft of commercial office space. Situated in the former Royal Mail sorting office in Stockport, the development features an open atrium, a roof terrace and high-speed broadband. Read reviews and details of The Mailbox, SK3
Botanica, newly managed by Dandara Living as of 1st April 2025, offers modern rental apartments and townhouses set around landscaped gardens. Located minutes away from Manchester, yet Botanica is surrounded by green open space, including an open-air event venue, landscaped gardens and relaxed social spaces for residents that included BBQs and outdoor kitchens. There is […] Read reviews and details of Botanica, M15
In 19th position, and situated in the creative community of Ancoats, Anco&co comprises 143 apartments designed by Bowler James Brindley. It offers flexible renting and a 24/7 club concierge alongside a range of onsite facilities. These include a private dining suite and rooftop terrace as well as an onsite co-working space with Anco&co’s very own café-meets-cocktail-bar, Mule. Likewise, the development is pet-friendly and apartments come fully furnished with voice controlled tech and intuitive heating. In addition, the development offers secure bike storage and 100mb/s unlimited broadband at no extra cost.
In the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, Swan Street House offers stylish new build apartments with luxury amenities including a roof top terrace overlooking the city, workout studio, and communal resident lounge and cinema room. Enjoy a community living experience nestled in the very heart of the city centre. Read reviews and details of Swan Street House, M4
The Greater Manchester apartment market has been particularly strong for the past couple of years. The average property price in Manchester in the 12 months to April 2025 was £270,000, with apartments selling for an average of £203,000.
Our Greater Manchester area guide has plenty more information about what it’s like to live in the city. You can also learn more about its thriving suburbs and alternative areas.
Greater Manchester has a stellar reputation and is widely regarded as ‘the capital of the North’. The city’s turbocharged economy, rich industrial heritage, sporting fame and reputation as a nightlife hotspot ensures Manchester regularly appears on lists of the best places to live in Read more about Greater Manchester
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