
About
The Merchant is a build-to-rent apartment development in Brighton, part of the Edward Street Quarter, completed in 2022. The scheme offers a private gym, co-working space and bike storage, with a pet-friendly policy and a resident events programme.
Advertised rents vs local market
Advertised “from” prices collected monthly from this scheme's own site, beside the local-authority average for the same number of bedrooms.
| Home type | Advertised from | vs last month | Brighton and Hove avg | vs area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £1,193 | — | ||
| 2-bed | £1,523 | — | ||
| 3-bed | £1,802 | — | ||
| 4+ bed | £2,495 | — |
Key Statistics
Amenities
Private gym, Workspace / co-working space, Bike storage, Pet-friendly building, Resident events programme
Operator
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