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manchester STUDENT ACCOMMODATION LIKE NO OTHER

Studying in Manchester? Canvas is your ideal base. Just a 10-minute walk from both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, and 25 minutes by public transport to the University of Salford, Canvas Manchester puts you right at the heart of the city’s academic scene.

With 792 thoughtfully designed rooms, you’re sure to find the one that’s just right for you. You’ll also be steps from the Northern Quarter, Oxford Road, and everything that makes Manchester one of the UK’s best student cities.

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PLANS CHANGE, YOUR ROOM CAN TOO

If your university, course, visa, budget or friendship group changes, we will help you switch to another available Canvas room, property or city with no admin fee - subject to availability.

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Secure your room for 26/27 & be automatically entered to WIN A YEAR'S FREE RENT!*

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REFER A FRIEND

Refer a friend for 2026/27 & get £300 CASHBACK each*

Refer with code: 2627REFER300

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Book as a group & fill a flat for 2026/27 & get £300 CASHBACK each*

Book with code: 2627GROUP300

Three students laugh with each other while strolling through the outdoor courtyard at Canvas private student accommodation

PLANS CHANGE, YOUR ROOM CAN TOO

If your university, course, visa, budget or friendship group changes, we will help you switch to another available Canvas room, property or city with no admin fee - subject to availability.

Chat with our team

Three students laugh with each other while strolling through the outdoor courtyard at Canvas private student accommodation

WIN A YEAR'S FREE RENT

Secure your room for 26/27 & be automatically entered to WIN A YEAR'S FREE RENT!*

Book with our team

三位学生在Canvas专属学生公寓的户外庭院中漫步，彼此欢笑。

REFER A FRIEND

Refer a friend for 2026/27 & get £300 CASHBACK each*

Refer with code: 2627REFER300

三位学生在Canvas专属学生公寓的户外庭院中漫步，彼此欢笑。

fill A Flat

Book as a group & fill a flat for 2026/27 & get £300 CASHBACK each*

Book with code: 2627GROUP300

CANVAS STUDENT LIFE

OUTSTANDING AMENITIES

Utilities

BILLS INCLUDED

Water, heating, electricity and more all included, making it easier to manage your finances.

Security

SECURE ROOMS

Secure rooms provide peace of mind and ensure you feel safe in your student home

FREE WI-FI

Superfast Wi-Fi for study, video calls and uninterrupted Netflix marathons.

24 hour

24HR TEAM

Your Canvas on-site team are available 24/7 for whatever you need

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WELLBEING SUPPORT

Prioritise your wellbeing with 24/7 access to our dedicated support service

Study

STUDY AREAS

Study areas provide dedicated spaces where you can focus and work hard

Games room

SOCIAL SPACES

Have fun and let your hair down in the social spaces

Studio

FURNISHED ROOMS

Rooms ready to go. Just bring yourself, your stuff and make it yours.

Laundry room

ON-SITE LAUNDRY

On-site laundry. Because nobody wants to haul a bag of socks across town.

EVENTS & SOCIALS

From pizza nights to parties, our events make it easy to meet people and have fun.

PRIVATE ON-SITE GYM

Work out on your schedule in the fully equipped on-site gym - membership included as part of your rent.

COURTYARD

Take a break outside and enjoy some fresh air in the landscaped courtyard - perfect for a sunny day.

Outdoor cinema

CINEMA

Take a break and unwind in the on-site cinema, perfect for movie nights, chill days, or catching the latest releases with friends.

Games room

Games Room

Challenge your flatmates or unwind solo - your go-to for friendly competition and fun.

Storage boxes

Post storage

Never miss a delivery again — pick up your parcels 24/7 with secure on-site parcel management.

Employer

On-site maintenance

Need a hand with something? Our friendly team is on-site and ready to help, with quick response times.

MY CANVAS APP

Book room cleans, dry cleaning, and stay in the loop with monthly events — all in one handy app.

Bike

Bike storage

Ride in, lock up, and relax — your bike’s safe with secure storage just steps from your room.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our building and bedrooms are accessible for all user types. Please enquire with our team to consider your specific needs.

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Fantastic experience, love everything about it
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excellent staff and excellent room
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Very happy with my experience so far
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Good for this property. Comfortable and quiet.
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good mix of everything you could want
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Great place. Staying here for my mastered year.
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