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.
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.
In third 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.
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.
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 4.76 over 41 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.
Our ninth 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.
Taking 10th 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).
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.
currently sitting in 12th 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.
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
In 14th 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.
15th placed Smiths Yard, by Manchester Life, is situated in the heart of Ancoats. Comprising 185 one, two and three-bed rental only apartments over eight storeys, the development also benefits from a resident’s club room, courtyard, car parking and 24-hour concierge. As well as this, residents have access to gym facilities in the nearby Sawmill Court development.
GreenGate is 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 […] Read reviews and details of GreenGate, M3
17th placed Manhattan is located in the heart of Manchester. It is only a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station. Apartments feature a range of distinct features, including floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition, rear-facing apartments benefit from balconies. Likewise, residents benefit from onsite maintenance and a concierge team available.
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
Taking 19th place is another rental development from Manchester Life. Weavers Quay is situated in New Islington in East Manchester. Comprising 201 one, two and three bedroom apartments for rent in a waterside location, residents here also have access to a residents’ club room, car parking, and cycle storage and a 24-hour concierge service.
Sitting 20th in our list of Manchester apartment developments is Hacienda. This iconic development is situated in the heart of Manchester on the site of the world famous nightclub with the same name. The development offers easy access to all city centre amenities and transport links. Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road train stations are both only short walks away.
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 July 2024 was £261,000, with apartments selling for an average of £179,000.
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.
HomeViews collects verified resident reviews for new build homes across the UK. The rankings below are calculated based on the overall star ratings for each development. However, the HomeViews Transparency Rating also affects a development’s ranking, as this indicates how recent its reviews are Read more about Greater Manchester
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