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Popular Student Friendly Areas to Stay in Manchester

September 25, 2020 3 Mins Read
Updated On: January 29, 2025

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  • Fallowfield
  • Salford
  • Rusholme

Are you new in Manchester and willing to settle down perfectly during your study years? Why not check out some of the ideal student residences you will find in popular neighborhoods across Manchester. Known to be a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage, Manchester can be recalled as the city which was once a textile powerhouse. Its 18th-century history can be traced back with its interactive Museum of Science & Industry, the revitalised Salford Quays dockyards which is now known as the Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural centre. 

Manchester has been the dream city of university students who find themselves fortunate enough securing enrollments in prestigious universities like University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Royal Northern College of Music. It is also not very difficult to find student accommodations if you prefer student-friendly localities offering affordable homes. To ease off the quest, here are some popular and best-rated student areas in Manchester. 

Fallowfield

When it comes to being at the best student areas in Manchester, Fallowfield is always at the top of the list. This student-friendly neighbourhood is the best as most of the first-year students reside here and make up for a friendly and community-driven environment. The prominent student areas have large arrays of cheap takeaway for easy meals and fun weekend night outs.

As the week starts with new aspirations you will be just a short drive away to your university and reach on time for your lectures. Students can check out top accommodations available in this residential area including Beechwood House, located at Ladybarn Lane, Fallowfield which helps to drastically cut down much of the commute time as both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are a short distance away by public transport. 

Salford

Situated to the west of Manchester city centre in a meander of the River Irwell, Salford is a secure, gated community located at a short distance from prominent universities, near the bustling City Centre of Manchester. The residential area is for those looking for a peaceful and comfortable environment with the Salford Quays at a short bus ride away. This area has numerous convenience stores and cash points located to help you obtain your everyday essentials without any trouble.

With the University of Salford at a 15-minutes walking distance and the City Centre only a mile away, iQ Student Quarter and Bramall Court are ideally placed accommodation for students who wish to enjoy their studies as well as social life. You can conveniently shop to your heart’s content or enjoy a glamorous evening at the lively restaurants and bars at the City Centre nearby. Students can take soothing strolls along the banks of the canal for a peace of mind they need the most after gruelling study hours. 

Rusholme

This is perhaps the next popular student area worthy of checking out for affordable student accommodations you would love to stay at. Located just north of Fallowfield, you will be visiting Manchester’s Rusholme student area. Known for its multicultural vibe near a neighbourhood which is conveniently closer to the city centre and has very cheap student housing, which means more money in your pocket and travelling less to get to class on time.

The region has excellent transport connectivity, with the Great Western Street bus station just 2 minutes away and the St Peter’s Square train station within 32 minutes of walking distance. The region also has a great line up of many top-rated restaurants, theatres, and art and culture centres. There are ideally located accommodations available in this region like Rusholme Place, iQ Wilmslow Park, and iQ Kerria apartments. 

Students can, therefore, ensure a comfortable stay in student accommodation Manchester available in these localities, which is ideal for university students to live in. The accommodations offer a community-driven environment with easy accessibility to modes of public transport.

University Living, a student housing platform, offers accommodation related services to students wanting to settle down in the dream city of Manchester. To know more about related properties and student neighbourhoods read our related blogs available in our blog section at University Living. 

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