Chic design, premium amenities, and round-the-clock service – these build to rent developments have it all.
Whether you’re looking for swanky new build apartments in Leeds city centre or purpose-built family homes in the suburbs, the city’s build to rent sector is booming. As the years go by, these sleek developments get more and more impressive, packed with enviable perks and all the mod cons you could ever need for modern living. We’ve rounded up the best build to rent schemes in Leeds so you can scope out your next move.
The Junction
The Junction blends chic design with premium amenities to create a social-first neighbourhood in the heart of Leeds. Formerly the Monkbridge ironworks, the development has been transformed into 665 new homes in the form of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Designed in collaboration with Fika, each of the apartments is practical, but dripping in Scandi cool. Inside you’ll find an open-plan layout, complete with Beko appliances, luxury furniture and super-fast wifi as standard. A pet-friendly policy means no one gets left behind.
Community is everything at The Junction. The sprawling neighbourhood is home to co-working spaces, pocket parks, a multi-use sports pitch and much more, with resident events like yoga and fitness classes. But that’s not all – you’ll also receive a coveted Junction card in your welcome pack, which entitles you to a host of exclusive discounts at hand-selected venues like 200 Degrees and The Domino Club. Add to this one of the most scenic morning commutes, and you’ve got one of the hottest build to rent developments in the city.
The Junction, The Exchange, Whitehall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1BU. Apartments start from £1,200 per calendar month.
Moda, New York Square
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The stunning neighbourhood at Moda, New York Square is one of the best places to rent in the city centre. Sitting pretty in the SOYO district, 515 studio, one, two and three-bedroom interior-designed apartments stretch across 16 storeys, alongside an incredible array of amenities and resident benefits. Each of the apartments comes with bespoke furniture, designed exclusively for the neighbourhood, alongside low-energy, high-spec mods like touch control ceramic hobs and washer/driers provided by Samsung.
Every inch of the neighbourhood has been designed with community in mind, with 24,000 square feet of social spaces to explore. Alongside two resident lounges and two roof terraces, there’s a cinema room and a gym and fitness studio with free weekly classes. Hosting a dinner party? You can book out the gorgeous private dining room for a small fee. A packed calendar of events offers plenty of ways to meet your new neighbours, while the resident MyModa app is your key to the city, making finding hot spots on your doorstep a breeze.
Moda, New York Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BT. Current promotions available at 20% off on selected apartments. Discounted prices start from £1569 per calendar month.
Pin Yard
When it comes to new build flats in Leeds, Pin Yard is perfectly placed for city life. Designed and operated by Grainger, the development is made up of 216 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, available unfurnished or furnished, at no extra cost. Each of the beautifully designed apartments is spacious with plenty of storage and integrated white goods – some even come with private balconies. Located in the heart of Holbeck Urban Village, Pin Yard gets its name from the area’s industrial heritage, which is reflected in the building’s look and feel too.
Packed with amenities designed to evoke a sense of community, Pin Yard is a resident’s dream. There’s a co-working space, a lounge and an on-site gym, open 24 hours a day. But the icing on the cake is the huge outdoor courtyard, perfect for hosting guests and relaxing on those sunny days. It’s fitted out with electricity too, so you can even bring your laptop down and work outdoors. Super-fast WiFi comes as standard, both in the flats and the shared areas, so you’re ready to go from the moment you move in.
Pin Yard, Sweet St, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 9FA. Apartments start from £1,000 per calendar month.
Mustard Wharf, Tower Works
You’ll find Tower Works on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, blending convenient city-centre living with super-scenic waterfront views. The residential element of the newly-restored South Bank neighbourhood is Mustard Wharf, home to 500 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across three buildings, alongside over 16,000 square foot of commercial space. You’ll live alongside renters across a diverse demographic, from young professionals and families to retirees, evoking a strong sense of community and long-term sustainability.
By joining the neighbourhood, you’ll get so much more than just an apartment. Mustard Wharf is home to a wealth of communal spaces where you can relax and socialise. You can get down to business in the co-working areas, hit the state-of-the-art gym or cook up a storm in the private dining room, before escaping to the roof terrace to unwind and enjoy the views. A 24/7 concierge offers security and peace of mind. The best part? All of the amenities are included in your rent, so there’s no hidden costs to worry about.
Tower Works, Wharf Approach, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4EY. Apartments start from £1,030 per calendar month.
The Headline
Another Grainger property, The Headline sits on the site of the old Yorkshire Evening Post headquarters on Wellington Park Way. Made up of spacious one and two-bedroom new build apartments, it’s ideal for renters of all ages who are looking for a conveniently-located Leeds city centre home. As with all Grainger developments, everything’s been designed to help foster long-term communities, with tenancies available up to as a long as three years so you can put down roots and feel secure in your home.
Head out of your apartment and you’ll find a wealth of amenities. There’s a state-of-the-art gym and wellness studio, a co-working space and a roof terrace as well as a stunning sky lounge, where you’ll find incredible views overlooking the river. Hosting guests? You can book out the private dining room for no cost, making dinner parties a breeze. A chock-full calendar of resident events offers plenty of opportunities to meet your new neighbours – expect fitness classes, film screenings and much more.
The Headline, Wellington Park Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4ET. Apartments start from £1,100 per calendar month.
Casa, Abbey Court
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If you’re looking to rent a new build family home in Leeds, Casa, Abbey Court could be the perfect fit. 223 high-spec homes are planned for Casa’s first residential neighbourhood in Kirkstall, ranging from one, two and three-bedroom apartments to two, three and four-bedroom townhouses. Pet-friendly and deposit-free as standard, the homes are kitted out with efficient home technology, from Utopi’s smart home sensors to renewable energy sources, helping to support sustainable living.
Casa, the family homes division of Moda Group, builds rental neighbourhoods designed to help foster long-term communities, with residents able to take out leases for up to three years at a time. Location-wise, Casa, Abbey Court is perfectly placed for commuting, with Headingley Railway Station a short walk away, and plenty of bus stops in Kirkstall to reach the city centre. The neighbourhood is also within walking distance of local bars, restaurants, leisure facilities and amenities like Headingley Stadium.
Casa, Abbey Court’s show home is being launched early 2024, with pricing and availability to be announced in the new year. Pre-registrations can be made now via the Casa website.
