Manchester city centre apartments you can buy for under £200,000

Manchester city centre continues to be a sought-after place to live.

With its plethora of new and existing bars and restaurants, shopping and entertainment facilities and historic landmarks, it’s no surprise that our northern city has been ranked the third best in the world.

To keep up with the demand, an array of residential skyscrapers have taken over Manchester’s skyline over the last decade, as well as historic buildings being converted to provide additional flats and apartments.

But as demand and supply has grown, so have house prices, with a flat in Manchester City Centre currently selling for an average price of £236,527.

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For those looking to make a move to the city, a range of loft conversions and swanky studio apartments are currently up for sale in Ancoats, Northern Quarter, Greengate, Gay Village, Picadilly and Castlefield.

Here are the best apartments we found for below the average house price of £200,000.

Ancoats

Rochdale Road, £150,000

Nestled in Ancoats, which was voted among the ‘hottest’ areas to live in 2022, is this one-bed flat.

The spacious apartment is listed as ideal for working professionals, and is complete with an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, one bedroom and a bathroom.

Surrounded by a diverse food and drink scene, popular brunch spot Pot Kettle Black in Angel Gardens and pizza eatery Ramona are just a few minutes walk away from your doorstep.

Marshall Street, £195,000

Also in the Ancoats neighbourhood is this stylish, newly-built apartment in The Cartwright building.

Once home to a fashion and textile workshop, as of October 2021 The Cartwright is now a converted residence of 14 units.

Built with contemporary interiors, this one-bed apartment boasts high ceilings throughout with an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, one bedroom and an en-suite.

Northern Quarter

Tib Street, £169,950

The bustling Northern Quarter is home to many quirky apartments, and this characterful one-bed flat is one of them.

Housed on the second floor of the Smithfield Building, this block was formerly home to Manchester’s famous department store Affleck and Brown known as the ‘Harrods of the north’.

In 1996 it was converted into 81 loft apartments, with each retaining the building’s original Victorian features such as double height ceilings, exposed brick, stone and timber beams.

This apartment has an entrance hallway, master bedroom on a raised mezzanine level, a living room with large windows, a dining area, galley kitchen and a bathroom.

Gay Village

Sackville Street, £175,000

Set in a former warehouse in Manchester’s renowned Gay Village is this converted one-bed apartment.

With easy access to a number of great bars and restaurants in the area, the first-floor flat is recommend for a first time buyer.

The loft-style property has been recently decorated whilst maintaining a plethora of the building’s original features from sash windows and timber beams to exposed brick work and eaves.

The apartment comprises of a hallway, open plan kitchen, lounge and diner, a bedroom and a bathroom.

Piccadilly

Oldham Street, £180,000

This converted one-bedroom apartment is for sale inside a Grade II listed conversion in the Piccadilly area.

Closely bordering the Northern Quarter and Piccadilly Gardens, this area is in easy reach of some of the city’s best bars, restaurants and shops in the Arndale and on Market Street.

Well-presented with a unique, rustic feel throughout, the apartment is complete with an entrance hall, living room with an exposed brick fireplace, kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.

Greengate

Chapel Street, £195,000

Set in the area of Greengate which has been regenerated in recent years is Laurence Place at Embankment West.

Just across the river from Manchester Cathedral, Laurence Place is a central location in the city with residential apartments, a gym, on-site cafe and various co-working and communal areas.

This one-bed studio apartment on the 10th floor is currently up for sale, which is fully open plan with a living dining area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, utility and a balcony.

Residents of this building also benefit from a 24 hour concierge.

Garden Lane Apartments, £200,000

Garden Lane is a vibrant new community development in Greengate with a bunch of apartments for sale.

This one-bed apartment boasts bespoke designs across an open-plan layout, floor to ceiling windows and strategically designed lighting schemes.

The space is made up of an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, which leads onto a bedroom and a bathroom.

Castlefield

Kelso Place, £200,000

Last but not least is this two-bed flat in Saint Georges Island – a dynamic development in Castlefield.

Surrounded by canals, cobbled walkways, waterfront bars and green spaces, this apartment is set on the ground floors with direct views of Bridgewater Canal.

The accommodation consists of a hallway, living area, fitted kitchen, a bathroom and two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite.

A enclosed glass balcony, accessed from both bedrooms and the living area, and a 24 hour concierge service are additional features of the home.

The only catch on this property is that it’s available for cash buyers only, meaning you can’t buy with help from a mortgage.