Living in Levenshulme, Manchester

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 Manchester dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £875/month — roughly 17% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,000 - £1,200/month and three-bedrooms £1,350 - £1,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out than most Manchester areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the diverse, affordable, markets tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Gorton. For a shorter commute, see Northern Quarter.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Levenshulme as the nearest rail stop, West Point Gardens as nearby green space and Madina Stores as the nearest supermarket around the Levenshulme reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Levenshulme, Manchester?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Levenshulme costs £800 - £950/month (second-hand contract) or £700 - £850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,000 - £1,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,350 - £1,600/month.

Is Levenshulme safe for expats?

Levenshulme has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Levenshulme to Manchester center?

The commute from Levenshulme to Manchester city center takes approximately 20 minutes by train.

What is Levenshulme like to live in?

Diverse South Manchester neighborhood. Independent shops, antiques market, and multicultural dining. In our data it is tagged as diverse, affordable, markets.