Build to Rent in Manchester

3Towers is a residential scheme in Oldham, Greater Manchester, comprising 186 apartments across three converted 1960s tower blocks. The redevelopment was carried out by Urban Splash, and units include private gardens for ground-floor apartments and a dedicated parking space per apartment.

Academy Apartments is a build-to-rent apartment development in Trafford, Manchester (M16), comprising 90 apartments.

Adelphi Wharf is a Multifamily rental development in Salford, Greater Manchester (M3), comprising 550 apartments, developed by Fortis Group.

A 356-home build-to-rent development in Salford's Victoria area, Manchester, across two towers and operated by Affinity Living. Apartments range from studios to three-bedroom homes, with a resident gym, co-working space and an in-house café.

Affinity Living Riverside is a build-to-rent apartment development on Quay Street in Manchester city centre, comprising 190 homes and operated by Affinity Living. On-site facilities include a gym with free classes, co-working spaces and a 24-hour reception.

Affinity Living Riverview is a Multifamily rental development in Salford, Greater Manchester (M3), comprising 332 apartments, operated under the Affinity Living brand.

Seaford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester M6 6AQ

Anaconda Cut is a build-to-rent apartment development in Salford, Manchester (M3), comprising 349 apartments.

A 143-apartment build-to-rent scheme in Manchester city centre (M4), developed by Mulbury Homes.

Ancoats Gardens is a 155-apartment build-to-rent scheme in the Ancoats area of Manchester (M4). It is marketed and managed under the MA Apartments brand, which operates a number of rental buildings across the city centre.

Angel Gardens is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre (M4 4GE), comprising 466 units. It was developed by Moda Living and is operated under the Apo brand. Amenities include a rooftop five-a-side football pitch, cinema room and co-working lounges.

The Apple Building is a 53-apartment rental scheme in Newton Heath, Manchester (M40), managed under the Ocasa Homes brand (backed by Castleforge). The building offers 24-hour maintenance, a parcel store and on-site parking, with some tenancies including bills.

Baytree Lane, Middleton, M24 2EL

Botanica is a build-to-rent apartment development in Trafford, Manchester (M15), comprising 363 apartments completed in 2022. Amenities include a 24-hour gym, landscaped garden terraces, EV charging, and a pet-friendly policy.

Bridgewater is a 48-apartment residential scheme in Tameside, Greater Manchester (M43), completed in 2018. Operator and amenity details have not been independently confirmed, as the website on record does not correspond to this development.

Broadside is a 274-apartment build-to-rent scheme in Manchester city centre (M4), completed in 2020. The building was designed by Hodder + Partners and delivered by Balfour Beatty, and is managed under the Touchstone Resi brand.

A 91-apartment build-to-rent scheme in Manchester city centre (M1), completed in 2019.

Chapel Wharf is a 995-home build-to-rent neighbourhood in Salford, a short walk from Manchester city centre. Completed in 2020 and managed by Colby River, the scheme offers studios to three-bedroom apartments alongside a two-storey gym with yoga studio, co-working spaces, a daily-open house kitchen, bookable private dining and screening rooms, and landscaped gardens. The buildings are pet-friendly throughout.

Clay, Salford Quays is an office-to-residential conversion of an early 1990s building at the head of the Erie Basin Quay in Salford. On behalf of our client Clay Life (Formerly Tene Living), we are in the process of converting the two former office blocks—Building 3 (8 storeys) and Building 4 (6 storeys)—into a unique Build-to-Rent scheme for this area, which has a thriving residential offering for the city.

Clippers Quay is a 614-home rental neighbourhood on the Salford Quays waterfront, operated by Grainger. Completed in 2020, it provides one- to three-bedroom apartments with a residents' lounge, 24-hour gym, co-working space, cinema room and private dining room. The scheme is pet-friendly and sits close to MediaCity and the Metrolink into central Manchester.

Cortland at Colliers Yard is a build-to-rent apartment development in Salford, Greater Manchester, comprising 559 apartments completed in 2023 and developed by Renaker. The scheme is operated by Cortland and includes a 24-hour fitness centre, outdoor terraces and penthouse apartments.

Cotton Field Wharf is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester (M4), comprising 302 apartments. It was developed by the Manchester Life Development Company.

A 51-apartment build-to-rent scheme called Devell House in Rusholme, Manchester (M14).

A 394-home build-to-rent scheme called Dock 5 in Salford, Greater Manchester (M5), managed by ForHousing.

A 270-apartment build-to-rent scheme called Duet at MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester (M50). Amenities include a 24-hour gym and fitness studio, a south-facing podium garden, co-working space and cycle storage for over 100 bikes.

A Livingway build-to-rent apartment building on Ridgefield Street in Failsworth, north-east of Manchester, offering furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments close to the Metrolink tram — around 48 homes.

We offer one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Salford Quays. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. Through the design, location and community, Eda has had you in mind at every stage.

Elevate is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester (M13), comprising 53 apartments.

In Manchester’s creative heart, Fairfax is made for movers and shakers, those who live smart and want more from their homes. With bold designs, stylish spaces and amenities that fit around you – including a rooftop terrace, state-of-the-art gym and a coworking space – every detail is built for modern living. Set in Piccadilly East, Manchester’s most exciting neighbourhood, Fairfax puts cafés, parks and buzzing hangouts right on your doorstep,

Flint Glass Wharf is a 136-apartment build-to-rent scheme in Manchester (M4), developed by Northern Group. The building occupies a canal-side location and includes ground-floor retail units alongside residential accommodation.

A boutique waterside scheme of 43 studio and one-bedroom apartments in Manchester's Ancoats neighbourhood.

GreenGate is a build-to-rent apartment development in Salford, Greater Manchester (M3 7NL), completed in 2016 and comprising 497 units.

105 Thorne Crescent Manchester M28 3YG

Hulme Living is a build-to-rent development in Hulme, Manchester (M15), comprising 172 homes. Further details on completion date, operator and amenities are not currently confirmed for this scheme.

Kampus is a Multifamily rental development in Manchester city centre (M1), completed in 2021 and comprising 534 apartments, developed by Capital & Centric and HBD in joint venture.

A 213-home build-to-rent scheme in Manchester city centre, developed by Manchester Life Development Company and let under the MCR Life brand.

A neighbourhood of new-build family houses for rent, let and managed under Sigma Capital's Simple Life brand.

An 821-home build-to-rent community at Middlewood Locks in Salford, Manchester, close to Spinningfields and operated by Get Living. Apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with canal-side communal gardens, a co-working club room and secure cycle storage.

New Vic is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre, completed in 2024 and comprising 520 units. Apartments are available furnished or unfurnished, with communal spaces provided for residents.

One Silk Street is a Multifamily rental development in Ancoats, Manchester (M4), completed in 2018 and comprising 75 apartments, developed and operated by Northern Group. The building also includes flexible workspace across three floors.

Oxbow is a Multifamily rental development in Salford, Greater Manchester (M5), completed in 2019, comprising apartments and townhouses managed by Greystar under its INSTRATA Lifestyle Residences brand. On-site facilities include a gym, car parking and bicycle storage, and the development is pet-friendly.

40-storey residential tower near Northern Quarter and Manchester CBD. Features rooftop terrace, co-working areas, gym, and resident lounges. Acquired by Starlight from Renaker for £500m (part of three-property deal).

Podium 101 Talbot Road Stretford, MANCHESTER M16 0FR

Pomona Wharf is a build-to-rent apartment development in Trafford, Manchester (M15), comprising 164 apartments completed in 2017.

Poplin is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre, completed in 2023. The scheme comprises 144 units of purpose-built rental accommodation.

Sawmill Court is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester (M4), comprising 158 apartments. It was developed by the Manchester Life Development Company.

Smiths Yard is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester (M4), comprising 185 apartments. It was developed by the Manchester Life Development Company.

Swan Street House is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre, comprising 385 apartments completed in 2025 and operated by ila.

BTR development under construction by Capital & Centric, to be operated under the Ollo Living brand.

The Astley is a Multifamily rental development in Manchester's Northern Quarter (M1), completed in 2019 and comprising 135 apartments, operated by Grainger. On-site facilities include a residents' lounge, co-working space, roof terrace and bicycle storage.

The Castings is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre (M1), comprising 352 apartments completed in 2024. It was developed by Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate.

A 376-home build-to-rent scheme called The Filaments in Salford, Greater Manchester (M3), completed in 2021 and operated by Grainger plc. Amenities include a 24-hour gym, co-working space, an on-site coffee shop and a craft beer tasting room.

A neighbourhood of new-build family houses for rent in Ardwick, let and managed under Sigma Capital's Simple Life brand.

The Green Rooms MediaCityUK is a 238-apartment build-to-rent scheme at Leader House, MediaCityUK in Salford (M50), completed in 2019. The building offers a residents' gym, 24-hour concierge and maintenance team, and large balconies with waterside views, and operates a pet-friendly policy.

An 82-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The Ice Plant in Manchester city centre (M4), developed and managed by Northern Group, completed in 2012.

A 40-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The James in Manchester city centre (M4), part of a wider UK portfolio operated under The James brand.

A 100-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The Quarters in Manchester city centre (M4), managed by Northern Group.

The Residences is Legal & General's build-to-rent cluster at Renaker's Deansgate Square in Manchester city centre, pairing West Tower (350 homes at 371 Deansgate, completed 2020 — the UK's tallest BTR tower at 44 storeys) with North Tower (276 homes at 9 Owen Street), 626 rental apartments in all. Designed by SimpsonHaugh, the towers share a pool, gym and residents' club spaces, with urbanbubble managing day-to-day operations for L&G.

The Skyline 2 is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre, within the M4 postcode area. The scheme comprises 129 homes; further details on operator and completion date are not currently confirmed.

A 192-apartment build-to-rent scheme called The Tribe in Manchester city centre (M4), operated by Grainger plc, the UK's largest listed residential landlord.

A 232-home build-to-rent scheme at The Trilogy in Manchester (M15), in the Trafford area of the city. The development is managed by property consultancy Allsop.

A 60-storey tower on Trinity Way beside the River Irwell, on the western edge of Manchester city centre and within walking distance of Spinningfields and Exchange Square. It will hold 532 homes in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, with an indoor pool, gym, co-working space, residents' lounges and an outdoor terrace. Owned by Starlight Investments, the tower topped out in January 2026.

uhaus is a build-to-rent apartment development in Manchester city centre (M1), completed in 2021. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, a gym and fitness studio, bookable dining spaces, and an outdoor terrace, with a pet-friendly policy.

Uncle Manchester is a Multifamily rental development in Manchester city centre (M1), comprising 171 apartments, operated under the Uncle brand. On-site facilities include a gym, yoga studio, resident art studio and free co-working space, and the development is pet-friendly.

Union is a large-scale build-to-rent development in Salford, Greater Manchester (M3), comprising 705 apartments completed in 2024. The scheme was developed by Vita Group, a Manchester-based residential developer and operator active across the North West.

A 280-apartment build-to-rent scheme called Vox in Manchester (M15), developed by Glenbrook and completed in 2021, with Graham as main contractor. The scheme is managed by property consultancy Allsop.

A 201-home build-to-rent scheme called Weavers Quay in Manchester (M4), developed and managed by the Manchester Life Development Company.

Westpoint is a 317-apartment build-to-rent scheme on Chester Road in Old Trafford, Manchester, completed in 2018. The building is marketed and managed under the MA Apartments brand, which operates several rental developments across the city.