Living in Spinningfields, 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 £1,300/month — roughly 24% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 14 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,500 - £1,750/month and three-bedrooms £2,000 - £2,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Manchester areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the business, upscale, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Gorton.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay as the nearest rail stop, St John's Gardens as nearby green space and M&S Foodhall as the nearest supermarket around the Spinningfields 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 Spinningfields, Manchester?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Spinningfields costs £1,200 - £1,400/month (second-hand contract) or £1,100 - £1,250/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,500 - £1,750/month, and a 3-bedroom from £2,000 - £2,300/month.

Is Spinningfields safe for expats?

Spinningfields 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 Spinningfields to Manchester center?

The commute from Spinningfields to Manchester city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Spinningfields like to live in?

Business district with upscale apartments. High-end dining, luxury shopping, and professional crowd. In our data it is tagged as business, upscale, central.