Living in Harbourside, Bristol

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Bristol dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,225/month — roughly 15% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,450 - £1,700/month and three-bedrooms £1,850 - £2,150/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Bristol areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the waterfront, central, cultural tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bedminster.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Princes Wharf as the nearest rail stop, Queen Square as nearby green space and Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist as the nearest supermarket around the Harbourside reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Harbourside, Bristol?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Harbourside costs £1,100 - £1,350/month (second-hand contract) or £1,000 - £1,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,450 - £1,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,850 - £2,150/month.

Is Harbourside safe for expats?

Harbourside has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Harbourside to Bristol center?

The commute from Harbourside to Bristol city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Harbourside like to live in?

Waterfront living with restaurants, galleries, and the M Shed museum. Central and vibrant. In our data it is tagged as waterfront, central, cultural.