The thriving city of Salford is becoming increasingly popular. New build developments across Salford are giving the luxury apartments of central Manchester more than a run for their money, with the city benefitting from huge investments in recent years. Verified residents on HomeViews have been reviewing the best new build developments across the city. Their reviews provide first-hand accounts of what it’s like to live in Salford’s newest rental apartments. Take a look at our top 10 flats to rent in Salford below.
Flats to Rent in Salford: Best buildings as rated by residents
Let’s take a look at the top rental apartment developments in Salford, according to the reviews of verified residents. The reviews include ratings on everything from design and facilities, to the management team, services, location and value for money. Take a look at the list to see the very best purpose-built rental properties across this popular city.
*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.
Top spot for Salford’s rental developments goes to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. The development offers a host of useful resident perks, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi. 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, with a pet-friendly policy. Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.
Taking second in a competitive Salford rental field is Chapel Wharf by Dandara Living. Comprising of a range of studios to three-bed apartments, residents benefit from a pet friendly policy, an on-site gym as well as car/bike parking. In addition, there is a courtyard, a library and a resident’s lounge called The Gallery. As well as this, the development is just moments away from Manchester’s famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.
Third in Salford, with near-perfect scores across the board, is Duet MediaCityUK. Located adjacent to the bustling MediaCityUK on the waterfront in Salford Quays, the area offers a wide range of local amenities, including 15 bars and 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. There are also extensive communal spaces, including a fully equipped private gym.
Taking fourth place in Salford is The Green Rooms. Managed by AmroLiving, the development sits near MediaCity. It offers a range of one to three-bedroom apartments for rent. Additionally, the development benefits from waterside views, a residents’ gym and bike storage, with the added bonus of being pet-friendly. The Green Rooms is also just just a few minutes walk from a wide variety of transport links and amenities.
Fifth-placed 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 shopping areas of Manchester.
Sitting sixth, Cortland at Colliers Yard is a rental development from Cortland in the heart of Salford. The collection of skyline apartments offer exceptional amenities and a lifestyle tailored to resident needs.
Seventh-placed New Maker Yards features 821 rental-only 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 called ‘The Lock’.
In eighth, Oxbow offers 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 gives residents access to an impressive range of facilities, including onsite gym and a 24-hour on-site team.
In ninth, Affinity Living Riverside is home to 190 pet-friendly apartments, ranging from studios to 3-beds. Located on the riverfront just a 5 minute stroll from Spinningfields, residents can enjoy the buzz of Manchester’s incredible food and drink scene before coming home to your peaceful abode. Affinity Living Riverside offers pet-friendly studio, one-bed, two-bed, and three-bed apartments across 16 floors. Residents get the freedom to decorate, regular free events, and plenty of room for a four-legged friend of any size (with no size restrictions on dogs).
Another Affinity Living development, Embankment West takes 10th place. Home to two towers, Laurence Place and Exchange Point, renters can choose from 356 studio, one, two and three-bed pet-friendly apartments. Located just a stone’s throw away from Victoria Station and Deansgate, Embankment West is set back from the main road with large, leafy terraces. With plenty of social space, residents can enough access to social lounges, cinema area, co-working areas, private event space, a gym, and an in-house café. The 24/7 reception team are there to help day or night, and regular free resident events help turn neighbours into friends.
Taking 11th place for rental apartments in Salford is The Filaments. Made up of three houses – Neon, Halogen and Lamp, The Filaments is a rental development by Grainger. It is situated close to Salford Central Station, with easy access to central Manchester and Salford Quays.
Empyrean offers 298 apartments spread across six blocks. Located either side of the newly renovated Church of Ascension, it is directly opposite Green Grosvenor Park. As well as this, it’s a stone’s throw away from the river Irwell. These homes are rental-only by Simple Life. Read reviews and details of Simple Life at Empyrean, M7
With 33 floors of apartments, Affinity Living Riverview is one of the tallest buildings in Spinningfields, giving you a breathtaking view of Manchester’s skyline from the floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. Located on a peaceful riverfront, Riverview is home to 332 pet-friendly apartments. Renters can choose a one, two, or three-bedroom apartment, all available fully-furnished, […] Read reviews and details of Affinity Living Riverview, M3
Anaconda Cut, located in Greengate. Comprising of 349 one two and three bedroom apartments for rental only, residents benefit from a communal roof terrace. As well as, a sky lounge, concierge service, gym and yoga studio. Read reviews and details of Anaconda Cut, M3
Clippers Quay is a residential development by Grainger and Amstone Ventures. Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker Architects, it comprises of over 600 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, it features an on-site gym, residents lounge, cinema room, work zones and private gardens. The location is ideal with bus and tram routes on residents’ doorstep. Read reviews and details of Clippers Quay, M50
X1 Media City Tower is situated in the heart of Manchester’s Media City and offers a range of properties from studios to 3 bedroom apartments. The apartments come fully furnished to a high specification with all white goods. Read reviews and details of X1 Media City Tower, M50
Adelphi Wharf, managed by Xenia Estates, is located in the heart of Salford, overlooking the River Irwell. Comprising of a range of 1, 2- & 3-bedroom apartments and townhouses, the development features a communal rooftop terrace and car parking. Read reviews and details of Adelphi Wharf, M3
X1 The Exchange, located on Elmira Way in Salford Quays, is a modern residential development completed in 2016, featuring 140 one- and two-bedroom apartments. Many of these units come with balconies offering views over Salford Quays. The development is designed to offer high-end living, with on-site amenities including a private gym and 24/7 security. Its […] Read reviews and details of X1 The Exchange, M5
X1 Cheltenham Place is a modern residential development located in the heart of Salford, Greater Manchester, tailored for students and professionals alike. The development comprises 353 luxury studio apartments, each fully furnished and designed to provide a comfortable living experience. Residents will benefit from amenities such as an on-site gym, a rooftop garden with city […] Read reviews and details of X1 Cheltenham Place, M6
What’s it like to live in Salford?
Salford has emerged in recent years as one of the most desirable locations in the Greater Manchester area. The city lies adjacent to the centre of Manchester, making it extremely convenient for both work and leisure activities. Developers have been investing a great deal in the city, with a host of sleek, contemporary new build developments in sought-after, waterside Salford locations.
Salford is home to more than 250,000 people, and despite its proximity to Manchester city centre, is a city in its own right. The city has its own cathedral and a university with almost 20,000 students. The MediaCity development has also brought world-renowned media corporations to this part of the world, making it an attractive place to live and work.
Trendy Salford Quays is at the heart of the area. It’s home to the famous Lowry theatre and cultural hub, as well as a first-class selection of shops, bars and restaurants at The Quay shopping mall. Manchester city centre, just a short hop across the River Irwell, provides further amenities and shopping facilities. Deansgate and other popular Manchester destinations are just moments away.
What is Build to Rent?
The Build to Rent sector has grown in prominence across the UK in recent years. Some cities, including London, Manchester and Birmingham, have really embraced the trend.
Build to Rent (BTR) developments are purpose-built housing developments that developers build purely for renting, rather than to sell. BTR developments tend to be new builds, rather than converted from existing buildings, and they provide an alternative to the traditional rental sector.
Build-to-rent tenancies typically offer some benefits and perks that traditional rentals don’t provide. Developments can include on-site management teams, communal working, dining and socialising areas, roof terraces and green spaces. Some common perks in BTR rental packages include a health club and spa facilities or concierge services. BTR developments tend to include these in the rental package at no extra cost.
Has our top flats list piqued your interest? If you’re relocating to the Greater Manchester area and you’re considering Salford, take a look at our guide below. From there you can find details of the new build developments across the Greater Manchester area.
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