How Much Is Rent In Dublin?

Dublin is Ireland's most expensive rental market. To help you understand your options, we've organised pricing into four categories.

Rooms To Rent In Dublin

Advantages

  • Most budget-friendly option

Disadvantages

  • Limited privacy
  • Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
  • Potential compatibility issues with housemates
  • Lack of RTB legal protection for non-self-contained rooms
  • Substandard rooms exempt from physical standards requirements

Questions to ask landlords:

  • Is the room self-contained?
  • Are utilities included?
  • Who shares common areas?
  • What house rules apply?

Steps to rent out rooms:

  1. List on platforms like Roomsforrent.ie or Daft.ie
  2. Meet prospective tenants
  3. Request photo identification
  4. Document house rules in writing
  5. Clarify utility bill division
  6. Confirm price and duration

Average Cost: over €2,300 per month (significantly above the national average of €462/month)

Studio Apartments To Rent In Dublin

Advantages:

  • Privacy guaranteed
  • Affordable relative to other options
  • RTB legal protection applies

Minimum one-bedroom apartments are 45 square meters; studios can be under 40 square meters.

Price Range: €625–€6,560 per month depending on condition and location

Average Cost: €1,200 per month (per Spotahome data)

Apartments To Rent In Dublin

Average Rent: €1,972 per month (exceeds RTB national average of €1,320)

Recommended search platforms:

  • Daft.ie
  • Rent.ie
  • Property.ie
  • Let.ie

Houses To Rent In Dublin

Less common in dense city centre; typically located in suburbs with gardens or yards. Consider distance from city centre and workplace accessibility.

Average Cost: €1,667 per month

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Where To Rent In Dublin?

Portobello

Bohemian neighbourhood popular with students; features yoga studios, organic shops, and bars.

Rathmines

More affordable with international appeal; suitable for families and expatriates.

City Centre South

Tourist hub with constant crowds and high living costs; close to major attractions.

North Inner City

Slightly cheaper than City Centre; centrally located with restaurants and bars.

Drumcondra

Quiet area with green spaces; mid-range affordability with accessible nightlife.

Donnybrook

Upscale residential area outside town centre; higher-end accommodation option.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting in Dublin

Dublin is Ireland's most expensive rental market. Average apartment rent is €1,972 per month, studio apartments average €1,200 per month, and houses average €1,667 per month. Rooms in shared accommodation average over €2,300 per month.
The most recommended search platforms are Daft.ie, Rent.ie, Property.ie, and Let.ie. For room rentals, Roomsforrent.ie is also popular. Set up alerts to be notified of new listings in your preferred areas.
Popular neighbourhoods include Portobello (bohemian, student-friendly), Rathmines (more affordable, suitable for families), Drumcondra (quiet with green spaces), and Donnybrook (upscale residential). City Centre South and North Inner City offer central locations at higher costs.
Important questions include whether the room is self-contained, if utilities are included, who shares common areas, and what house rules apply. Note that non-self-contained rooms may lack RTB legal protection.