Manchester, U.K.
Living in Old Trafford, Manchester
Home to Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket. Budget-friendly South Manchester with good Metrolink access.
A one-bedroom in Old Trafford rents for about £850 - £1,000/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 12 minutes from Manchester center by tram.
Commute to Center
12 min
tram
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
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Rent in Old Trafford
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.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | £850 - £1,000/mo | £850 - £1,000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | £1,105 - £1,300/mo | £1,105 - £1,300/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | £1,320 - £1,550/mo | £1,320 - £1,550/mo |
How Old Trafford compares in Manchester
Within AffordWhere's Manchester dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £925/month — roughly 12% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,105 - £1,300/month and three-bedrooms £1,320 - £1,550/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as 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 affordable, sports, commuter 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.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Metrolink as the nearest light rail stop, Gorse Hill Community Garden as nearby green space and M&S Foodhall as the nearest supermarket around the Old Trafford reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Old Trafford, Manchester?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Old Trafford costs £850 - £1,000/month (second-hand contract) or £850 - £1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,105 - £1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,320 - £1,550/month.
- Is Old Trafford safe for expats?
- Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford to Manchester center?
- The commute from Old Trafford to Manchester city center takes approximately 12 minutes by tram.
- What is Old Trafford like to live in?
- Home to Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket. Budget-friendly South Manchester with good Metrolink access. In our data it is tagged as affordable, sports, commuter.
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