Even in 2024, 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.
Another recent addition to HomeViews has shot to near the top of this list, securing itself a truly excellent average rating of 4.95 over 31 reviews. Poplin offers 1, 2 and 3-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.
Number 3 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.
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.
In 5th 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.
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.
Taking 7th 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.
Our 8th 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.
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 the final and welldeserved place in the top 10 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).
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 January 2024 was £251,000, with apartments selling for an average of £197,000.
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.
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