From a spectacular 46th floor property to an award-winning warehouse conversion, there's no harm in looking

New year, new apartment? Well, there's no harm in looking...

Below we've listed five of the best properties for rent right now in Manchester city centre, from a plush 46th storey (nearly) penthouse in the clouds, to a slick city centre studio 


The pricey one - £5,950 pcm - Beetham Tower

Located on the 46th floor of Beetham Tower, this (almost) penthouse boasts 1750 sq ft of space, two bedrooms, two parking spaces, an internal balcony (it can get windy up there), a 24 hour concierge service and panoramic views across the city, the Peak District and the Pennines. The stylish L-shaped living space features designer furniture, smart TVs, marble and wood finishes and a fully fitted Miele kitchen. It is also boasts Manchester's only (probably) carved wooden bath. Rendall & Rittner

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The one you could almost afford (if you sold the kids) - £2200 pcm - Portland Street

Located inside the grade II-listed Basil House on Portland Street, close to St Peter's Square, this three-bed converted apartment features original beams and brickwork, a spacious open plan living room and kitchen, advanced smart home tech, an on-site laundry service and a 'gas-lift' Ottoman bed (probably won't work while you're on it). Manchester Apartments

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The brand new one - £1,375 pcm - Slate Yard

This stylish waterside apartment, located just over the River Irwell from Spinningfields, is part of the brand new Slate Yard development in New Bailey. This two-bed, two bathroom apartment boasts an open plan living room, riverside views from a large balcony, access to a 24/7 on-site gym and and a communal residents lounge and meeting space with free coffee. UrbanBubble

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The trendy one inside an old cotton mill - £1,100 pcm - Finlay's Warehouse

A grade II-listed cotton warehouse conversion by Manchester's award-winning Stephenson Studio architects, this top floor, two bedroom property is located on Northern Quarter's trendy Dale Street. Featuring original beams and brickwork, a mezzanine, walk-in wardrobe and 'galley' kitchen, Finlay's Warehouse is one of the most desirable rental properties in the whole city, slap bang next to some of the city's hippest bars and restaurants. It's also just five minutes walk from Piccadilly Station. Julie Twist

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The slick stop-gap studio - £644 pcm - Princess Street

Located in Salisbury House, close to Oxford Road, this slick studio apartment boasts a HD smart TV, walk-in shower, hyper-fast wifi and a handy all-in utilities package. Ok it's pretty cosy, but well-finished, and you're only five minutes from both Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. Manchester Apartments

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