Make your move to The Octagon

To make your move even more appealing, selected apartments at The Octagon are currently available with between 2 and 6 weeks’ rent credit, subject to availability and eligibility.

If you’ve been thinking about making Birmingham your next home, now could be the perfect time to experience The Octagon for yourself.

Terms and conditions apply. Please see below for full details.

Rent Credit – Terms & Conditions

1. The 2–6 weeks’ rent credit offer is available on selected apartments at The Octagon only.
2. The amount of rent credit available will vary by apartment and will be confirmed at the time of reservation.
3. The offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice.
4. To qualify, a tenancy must be agreed and all required referencing and tenancy requirements successfully completed.
5. The rent credit applies to rent only and cannot be exchanged for cash or used against any other charges.
6. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion unless expressly agreed in writing.
7. Further eligibility criteria including applicable tenancy dates may apply.
8. Full details of the offer will be confirmed by The Octagon team before a tenancy is entered into.

The Octagon reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time.

The New Era of Build-to-Rent in Birmingham: Why The Octagon Stands Apart

Birmingham is changing. And the way we live in the city is changing with it.

From new residential towers reshaping the skyline to beautifully designed neighborhoods bringing new energy to areas across the city, Birmingham is experiencing an exciting new chapter in urban living.

Build-to-Rent has become a major part of that transformation. Across the city, a new generation of rental developments is giving residents more choice than ever before, combining contemporary apartments with gyms, lounges, co-working spaces, social areas and on-site teams.

It is a sign of how much Birmingham has evolved — and how much more people now expect from their home.

But with so much choice arriving in the city, one question becomes increasingly important: what actually makes somewhere different?

For us, the answer is The Octagon.

Birmingham’s Build-to-Rent boom

Birmingham has established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting cities for Build-to-Rent.

Developments such as Mercian by MODA, Loudon’s Yard, Sherlock Quarter, The Square, Enclave, Corkfield and One Eastside are adding thousands of new rental homes across the city, each bringing its own interpretation of modern city living.

And the pipeline continues to grow.

From Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter to the city centre and beyond, new residential developments are helping create neighbourhoods where people can live, work, socialise and enjoy more of what Birmingham has to offer.

The appeal is easy to understand. For today’s renter, home is no longer simply four walls and a place to sleep. It can be a place to work, train, meet friends, relax, entertain and become part of a community. That is where Build-to-Rent has changed the conversation.

But while many developments offer impressive amenities, The Octagon was designed to offer something more fundamental: a completely different way of experiencing the city.

Meet Birmingham’s most distinctive residential landmark

There is a reason you can spot The Octagon from across Birmingham.

Rising 45 floors above the city, The Octagon is the world’s first purely octagonal high-rise residential building and one of Birmingham’s most recognisable landmarks.

But its distinctive architecture isn’t simply about making an impression from the outside. The building’s unique geometry has been designed around the experience of the people living inside it.

The octagonal form creates apartments that are wider, lighter and more spacious than conventional tower layouts, with large opening windows framing panoramic views across Birmingham.

In other words, the architecture isn’t just something to look at. It changes the way you live.

Apartments to rent in Birmingham, designed around you

The Octagon is home to 370 purpose-designed Build-to-Rent apartments, ranging from one-bedroom homes through to larger two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Every home has been designed with modern city life in mind, combining considered layouts with features designed to make everyday living easier.

Built-in wardrobes, integrated appliances and carefully planned living spaces create homes that feel practical without compromising on design.

And then there is the view.

Whether you’re watching Birmingham wake up in the morning, enjoying the city lights after dark or simply taking a moment away from the pace of the city, living high above Birmingham gives you a perspective that few homes can offer.

This isn’t simply renting an apartment in Birmingham. It’s living above it.

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More than amenities. A vertical neighbourhood.

One of the biggest changes brought about by Build-to-Rent is the idea that your home can extend beyond your front door.

Across Birmingham, developments now offer everything from cinemas and games rooms to gyms, co-working spaces, private dining rooms and rooftop terraces.

The Octagon is part of this new generation – but its approach is about creating a genuine sense of place.

Residents have access to an on-site gym, co-working spaces, a residents’ lounge, private dining, guest suites, a café and a dedicated on-site team.

There’s space to focus when you need to work. Space to train when you want to switch off. Space to entertain when friends come over. And space simply to relax.

The result is something that feels less like a collection of communal facilities and more like a vertical neighbourhood – a place where everyday life naturally happens beyond the walls of your apartment.

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Location: Birmingham city centre living

Of course, no amount of amenity space can replace being in the right place.

The Octagon sits at the heart of Birmingham city centre, putting the city’s restaurants, bars, culture, shopping and entertainment within easy reach.

The Jewellery Quarter is close by. The canals are within walking distance. Birmingham’s business district, major universities and city-centre destinations are all part of the everyday neighbourhood.

It means you don’t have to choose between the convenience of city living and having somewhere that feels like home. You get both.

For professionals moving to Birmingham, graduates beginning their next chapter, international residents arriving in the city or anyone simply looking for a more considered way to rent, that combination is increasingly valuable.

So, what makes The Octagon different?

The Birmingham rental market is becoming more competitive – and that’s a good thing. More choice means higher expectations.

But when you compare developments across the city, it’s clear that there are plenty of impressive buildings offering excellent amenities.

The Octagon’s difference is that the experience begins much earlier than the gym, lounge or co-working space.

It begins with the building itself. It continues through the design of the apartments. It extends into the resident experience. And it reaches beyond the building into one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

Architecture. Space. Views. Service. Community. Location.

It’s the combination that makes The Octagon unique. Because luxury isn’t simply about having more. It’s about having the right things, thoughtfully brought together.

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Your next chapter could start here

With Birmingham continuing to attract new investment, businesses, students, professionals and residents from across the UK and around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to make the city your home.

And if you’re considering your next apartment in Birmingham, it’s worth looking beyond the floorplan.

Think about how you want to live. Where you want to spend your mornings. Where you’ll work. Where you’ll train. Where you’ll meet friends. Where you’ll watch the city change around you.

Then imagine doing all of that from one of Birmingham’s most distinctive addresses.