

Located at River Street Tower, 2 River Street, Manchester, M15 5GQ, Canvas Manchester offers modern student accommodation Manchester in the most sought-after locations. Choose from a range of en suite rooms, studios, 2-bedroom apartments, and 3-bedroom apartments, whether you're looking for your own private space or want to live with friends. Canvas Manchester student accommodation is close to several leading universities, including Manchester Metropolitan University (4 minutes by car), Manchester School of Architecture (3 minutes by car), and The University of Manchester (6 minutes by car), making it an ideal base for student life in Manchester.
Manchester is home to over 100,000 students, making it one of the United Kingdom's largest and most dynamic student cities. Students typically spend £1,200–£1,400 per month on the cost of living in Manchester (excluding tuition fees). The city's thriving sectors, including technology, finance, media, and healthcare, offer excellent opportunities for part-time jobs and graduate careers. Manchester has a safety index of approximately 45/100, so many students choose well-connected neighbourhoods close to their universities for added convenience and peace of mind. Canvas Manchester is surrounded by some of Manchester’s safest neighbourhoods, including Hulme, Withington, Fallowfield, Rusholme and Manchester City Centre. These neighbourhoods are known for their lively student atmosphere, independent coffee shops, music venues, great transport links, and cultural spaces.
Whether you're after a private studio or want to share an apartment with friends, Canvas Manchester offers a room for every lifestyle. Choose from Bronze Studios, Silver Ensuites, 2-Bed Apartments, 3-Bed Apartments, and more room types. The Bronze Studio (located on Floor 4) offers complete privacy with a private bathroom and private kitchen. The Silver Ensuite (located on Floor 19, 14 sqm) features a private bedroom, a private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin, and a shared kitchen. Room amenities are a double bed, a wardrobe, a study desk and chair, and Wi-Fi. You can also check out the Canvas Manchester photos for more information.
Life outside your room at Canvas Manchester Manchester is just as impressive. Your rent includes all-inclusive bills of Wi-Fi, gas, electricity, water, and even access to the private on-site gym, helping you save an estimated £27 per week on utility bills. Catch up on coursework in the study spaces, relax in the social spaces, enjoy movie nights in the private cinema room, or challenge friends in the games room. You'll also have access to bike storage, post storage, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a laundry room, on-site maintenance, the My Canvas App, an online and on-site events calendar, and regular community events and socials. The Canvas Manchester reviews say that, for added peace of mind, this student housing features modern amenities, like a 24-hour on-site team, secure electronic key entry, secure rooms, CCTV for student safety, well-being support, and lockable mailboxes, while the outdoor courtyard provides the perfect place to relax after a busy day. Also, please note that pets are not permitted at Canvas Student Manchester.
Canvas Manchester puts you in the middle of one of the city's most energetic student neighbourhoods, with leading universities just a short distance away. BPP University Manchester is just 5 minutes away by car, and Edge Hill University (St. James') is just 6-minutes away by car. With campuses, libraries, and student hubs all nearby, getting to lectures is simple and convenient from this prime location.
At your fingertips, you'll find everything you need in a jiffy! For daily essentials and grocery shopping, do a quick shop at Sainsbury's Local or Tesco Express, have a cup of coffee at Foundation Coffee House or Bold Street Coffee, and dine at Bundobust, Archie's, or Almost Famous. Going out? Well-known student pubs like The Salisbury and The Font Manchester are just around the corner. For hospital services, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Spire Manchester Hospital are near Canvas Manchester student accommodation, while Boots Pharmacy and Superdrug are within reach for daily necessities. Need to clear your head? Then why not visit nearby attractions like Manchester Museum or chill out in Castlefield Urban Heritage Park? Both of these places are favourite student haunts. Together with educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues, and everyday needs right at your doorstep, Canvas Manchester is one of the best places to live in Manchester, where you have it all to live the best life of a student.
Getting around Manchester is effortless from Canvas Manchester. This student accommodation Manchester is well served by the city's public transport network, operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), giving students easy access to universities, the city centre, and beyond. Royce Road bus stop is approximately 0.4 miles away, while Castle Quay bus stop is around 0.6 miles from the property. On the rail front, the closest train station to Canvas Student Accommodation Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road train station, which is only 0.6 miles away. From this station, one can get direct trains not only across Greater Manchester but also to destinations such as Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Leeds, and Sheffield. The nearest tram stop, Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink, is also within walking distance of Canvas Accommodation Manchester, providing quick connections across the city. Manchester Airport, located around 8.5 miles away, is easily reached by direct train from Oxford Road Station. Students can also benefit from the Bee Network Student Pass and the 16-25 Railcard, which offer discounted travel on eligible buses, trams, and rail services across Greater Manchester.
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Your Canvas apartment is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. We’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things.
Your Canvas apartment is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. We’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things.
Your Canvas en suite is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. They’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things
Your Canvas en suite is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. They’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things
Your Canvas is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. They’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things.
Your Canvas is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. They’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things
Your Canvas is designed to give you everything you need to feel at home. They’ve taken care of the details, so you can focus on the important things.
The property does not charge any booking deposit to book this property.
Accepted methods: Bank transfer Direct debit Credit/debit cards American Express is not accepted
Mandatory for every lease, even if paying in full Guarantor: Must not be in full-time education Can be a non-UK resident Cannot act as your own guarantor The guarantor is responsible for: Unpaid rent or damages Tenancy Agreement must be: Signed by the tenant and guarantor, then countersigned by the landlord
£50 non-refundable administration fee per instance £50 per week additional rent for dual occupancy in selected studios Tenant responsible for: Room cleaning as per the agreement Any damages or fines incurred
The property requires £120 to secure the booking. Note: Once the tenant goes ahead with the booking, this fee will be adjusted towards the rent
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Canvas Manchester, Manchester