Leeds, Renting at the Centre of West Yorkshire's Economy

Rental properties Leeds

Leeds is a busy, exciting town at the centre of West Yorkshire's economy, with a varied collection of rental properties to meet the city residents' multitude of needs.

From modern apartments to rent in the centre of Leeds through to the lively shared rental properties in the popular student areas, Leeds' sense of community and distinctive architectural charm promises to capture the hearts of all who decide to re-lay their roots.

Leeds City Centre

Leeds city centre is centred loosely around the Leeds and Liverpool canal, which sweeps across the south-western part of the city. A picturesque collection of Leeds apartments to rent is dotted along the canal's banks and surrounding areas, including the prestigious new West Point development.

There is plenty to do in the centre of town as well. Leeds Kirkgate Market lays claim to being Europe's largest indoor market, stocking everything from fresh fish to quirky, fashionable hats and cosmetic goods at competitive prices.

Other attractions include the stunning Leeds city library and museum, while those who like to shop will enjoy browsing the glass-roofed Victoria Quarter and historic Corn Exchange.

Rural living in Leeds

For those that prefer to take life at a slower pace, a more rural taste of Leeds is often just a short bus or train journey away. To the north-west of the city centre is Leeds Metropolitan University and further out are the attractive rural towns of Horsforth and Rodley.

Both of these areas are particularly popular with families, with high achieving schools and plenty of family-orientated activities, groups and places to enjoy.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is also rejoined by more impressive period houses to rent in Rodley, making for great family walks and bike adventures on a typical warm summers' day.

Student living in Leeds

Houses to rent in Headingly and Hyde Park tend to be popular with students, which helps to instil a great sense of community spirit.

Hyde Park's huge expanse of green grass and trees provides a quieter break from the otherwise busy student life, but is transformed during the annual Unity Day community festival and other exciting, regular events.

As with any student area, a impressive collection of pubs, bars and clubs is always a plus, but few places carry such a weight of expectation and reputation as the Otley Road's Otley Run, where Leeds' locals and parties of students in fancy dress tour the city's prime watering holes along the route that connects Headingly, Hyde Park and the centre of town.

Article Date: 26/01/2010