Rightmove: Two-bed flat to rent, Green Quarter, Manchester

Rent and market context

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom furnished apartment at Masson Place in the Green Quarter is listed at £1,200 per month. It was added today, so there is no reduction or time-on-market signal yet to judge whether the rent is ambitious; this is simply the normal state of a fresh listing and tells you nothing either way. Weigh what the flat offers, a renovated, furnished two-bed two-bath with parking and a balcony close to the city centre, against comparable current listings yourself.

Building safety disclosure

The description states plainly that Masson Place has remedial cladding works taking place from March 2026 to approximately September 2027. This is a significant disclosure for a tenant to weigh even though the building's safety status and any associated costs are the landlord's concern, not the tenant's. Practically, it means scaffolding, site access restrictions, noise, and disruption around the building for an extended period that overlaps most or all of a 12-month tenancy starting in October 2026. Ask the agent directly what the works will involve day to day (scaffolding on which elevations, working hours, any restricted communal access) since this affects daily living far more than it affects the legal or financial position.

Tenancy terms

A 12-month minimum tenancy is standard. The deposit of £1,384 sits just under the statutory five-week cap for this rent level, so it is properly within bounds and not a concern. The property is available from 19 October 2026, which is more than six weeks out from now, so it won't suit anyone needing to move quickly, but is otherwise unremarkable for a listing added this early.

EPC and running costs

No EPC rating is disclosed in the listing data, so ask the agent for it directly since a poor rating (E or below) would mean higher heating bills that the tenant pays but cannot fix. Heating is electric, which tends to be more expensive to run than gas central heating, so factor that into your budget expectations. Council tax band isn't disclosed either; look this property up on the gov.uk council tax band checker for this postcode and confirm the current rate with the relevant council directly, since the tenant will be liable for this unless the tenancy agreement says otherwise.

Property and features

At 678 square feet with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area, this is a reasonably specified apartment for a couple or two sharers wanting some separation, with the open living space suiting casual home working. The listing describes fitted branded kitchen appliances and a bathroom suite, allocated parking accessed via electric gates, a balcony, and access to residents' communal gardens, all genuine amenities if accurately described. Furnished means you won't need to buy furniture, but also that you can't bring your own without discussion, so ask what's included in detail before committing.

Commute and stations

Manchester Victoria Station is listed as 0.3 miles away, with Market Street and Mosley Street tram stops at 0.6 and 0.7 miles respectively. These are the disclosed distances only; judge for yourself what that means for your daily journey based on your own pace and route.

Local character

The Green Quarter sits on the northern edge of Manchester city centre, an area of newer residential developments close to the Northern Quarter and the main shopping and transport hubs around Victoria Station and the Arndale. It's a well-connected, urban setting rather than a quiet residential pocket.