r/RentingInDublin

Hi folks,

I am an EU citizen, I plan to relocate to Dublin around August with my spouse. I hear the housing situation will be my biggest issue. My office is around Sandyford in Dub 18.

Any advice about how to find affordable housing options while I am still out of Dublin?

Would any landlord actually be okay with signing a contract online if I've some friend visiting the place on my behalf?

hi all! i'm moving to Dublin from Portugal to study at BIMM this September, i've been trying to find a room but i've come to realize the housing situation is a mess lol
does anyone know places other than daft to look for rooms? i've found some "good" ones there (considering how bad/expensive everything else is) but either people don't answer me or the dates aren't compatible
my ideal dates would be beginning of September until end of May but the latter can be flexible, my budget is preferably in the 600-750 range, 800 if i really need to push and its worth it. im aware with this budget id obviously be sharing a room/bathroom etc and im okay with it!
im looking in dublin 7 area as that seems to be the one with reasonable prices but also close to dublin 8/the city center but im open to other areas around 20-35 mns walk away from the city center !
if anyone here has any info and can help it would be very much appreciated!!
ive also looked into student residence's accommodation etc and while they're very nice they're unfortunately way out of budget for me
thanks in advance!

I've been renting in Dublin for a while now and honestly half the time I see a listing I can't even tell if it's a good deal or a rip-off anymore. So I built this little game it shows you a real Dublin rental (photos, area, beds, etc.) and you get 5 tries to guess the monthly rent. Within €50 counts as a win.

3 properties a day, no sign-up, just something quick to do on your lunch break. Would love to know if anyone's actually any good at it or if we're all equally lost.

Hello, everyone.
This morning I found out I recieved a student exchange to UCD next spring. Recieved a scholarship of 4000€, that includes extra funding for my dad's veteran status (I will only get 3200€ upfront, and other 800 when I get back home if I pass all exams). I'm a law student in public administration, currently a second year and next year is suppose to be my last year for my bacc. degree.
There were a lot of issues regarding my application for Dublin, hence them moving my exhange from fall semester to spring semester. That causes me to desynchronize my chosen moduls with my home faculty, and making me extend my studies an extra year. That's the first problem.
The second problem is that I probably cannot afford a 5 month stay in Dublin. I've heard so much about young people moving out of Dublin because of cost of rent and living. The cheapest student accomodation UCD offers is 1450€/month for incoming exchange students. I also searched some AirBnB options, they're a bit cheaper, ranging from 800-1000 or more euros. Im very aware 3200€ + 1200€ I already have saved for Erasmus won't cover the cost of a roof over my head, let alone food, home neccessities, public transport etc. I can't just be in my room 24/7 either, I have never been so up north of Europe and would very much LOVE to explore Ireland because I'm attracted to nature, local folklore and history of Ireland. Studying there would also push my CVs a bit further and I want to have new life experiences but I believe I have to decline this Erasmus offer and give it up.
Just the plane tickets from Croatia to Dublin would impair me greatly, even if I get a partial cover for the return trip, because of low levels of available airplane fuel throughout Europe.
My mom cried last week because she wants me to go so bad, but she knows I'll struggle to survive and she can't help me financially. I worked for the past three years part-time with classes, but I'm completely burned out and quit 2 weeks ago. I feel like even if I win the lottery over the summer I still won't be able to afford a 5 month life in Dublin.
I'm quite desperate for advice.
If there are any Dubliners who have time to give me some advice it would be very helpful. I have 8 days to respond to the Erasmus offer.

Hello!

^(I am moving to Dublin for my first real job as a legal researcher (not well paid unfortunately). Therefore, my budget is quite low and I am hoping for a miracle!)
^(I am 26, love being outdoors and going to shows. I've been living in flatshares since I was 19 and am super easy to live with. August would be ideal for me but earlier is also possible.)

^(Thank you for your help!)

hey there I rent in Cork in a really central spot for less than 500 a month. I work part time at the moment and can totally afford a comfortable life here on about 1500 a month. I don’t drive and use public transport always

I’m applying for a job now in Dublin that would be 3 days in office, 2 at home. the manager thinks I have good chances and have been approved for an interview already. it would be a pay increase and full time hours. it’s near Burlington so close to Ranelagh and Ballsbridge.

I have lots of friends in Cork but I’d definitely welcome a move and change of scenery. I also would want to pursue a specialist training course linked with my degree that’s only available in Dublin at some point in the future anyway so it might be time to just make the plunge.

Would it be better to move to Dublin fully, or find somewhere I can stay two nights a week, going home the third night to work from home the rest of the week.

What do you suggest I do if I get the job? move up fully or stay at a hostel? is it affordable to get digs as an adult on top of rent in cork? or would I just have to get up at 6 am for the Dublin train, and a taxi or something to get there before 9?

any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am not familiar with Dublin! Thank you for reading

Hi all,

My girlfriend had a really difficult time last year trying to register with a GP in Dublin and it took weeks of phone calls and emails to find her a GP that didn't have a long waiting list.

I built a website called FindMyGP.ie that basically tries to improve on the HSE's very basic list on their website.

If you were to call a GP practice and they say they aren't accepting new patients, you could vote on that practice's page on the website, to let others know not to bother calling them. And vice-versa, if somewhere is accepting new patients, let us all know!

Have only just finished putting it together so nearly every practice in the country (1490 of them) is currently marked as "Status Unknown", but as more people start to use it that will change.

Just want to put it out there as I'm sure plenty of people are going through the same thing, whether you're new to Ireland or just moved area.

It's at findmygp.ie — free, no sign-up needed

If anybody has any feedback for me on it too, am all ears!

Hello Waterford!

I am a Ukrainian who has just recently escaped the country and is about to move to Ireland to seek temporary protection.
About me: I am a 23yo man who is clean, quiet and respectful. Also, I am nearly fluent in English (IELTS 8.5) so there will be no language barrier. I plan on seeking employment from day one and probably won't be home much as I expect to work overtime.
I would like to move in in the middle of June.

ARP (Accommodation Recognition Payment) is a €600 payment from the Irish government for people who provide accommodation in their home to someone arriving from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection scheme.

I can contribute to utilities and household expenses as well, and potentially extra rent payments if the conditions are more than the bare minimum. I am respectful of others' space and home and your rules will matter.

If you are open to hosting under ARP, or know someone who might be, I would be very grateful to connect. I’m happy to provide more details or meet for a conversation.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and support!

Best regards

Hi everyone,

I’m moving from Lisbon to Dublin soon for work, and I’m trying to understand how to get a PPS number when I arrive.

I don’t have friends or family in Ireland, so I don’t have anyone who can provide proof of address for me. I’m also new to the country, so I don’t have a lease or utility bill yet.

Could someone please explain the easiest way to get a PPS number in this situation? What documents are accepted for proof of address when you are just arriving?

Any advice from people who went through the same situation would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Accommodation available at:

📍 35 Rathmill Green, Rathmill Manor, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 WNT0

Property Details:
• 6 Bed / 3.5 Bath furnished house
• Available from now until 29 Aug 2026
• Bills excluded
• Suitable for students and working professionals

Nearby:
• Citywest Business Campus
• Rathcoole Village
• Bus stops
• Shops, supermarkets, cafés & restaurants

Available Rooms:

1. Large Double Room

• €635 per person
• 2 sharing
• Furnished

1. Small Double Room

• €1000 per room
• Ideal for couples or 2 tenants
• Furnished

1. Double Room

• €650 per person
• 2 sharing
• Furnished

1. Ensuite Double Room

• €700 per person
• 2 sharing
• Furnished

1. Double Attic Room

• €600 per person
• 2 sharing
• Furnished

1. Double Attic Room

• €625 per person
• 2 sharing
• Furnished

Amenities:
• Bed & mattress
• Heating
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Washing machine & dryer
• Dining set
• Cooktop

WhatsApp: +91 85899 71515

DM or WhatsApp for photos, video tour, and more details.

Small double room close Blackhorse luas stop.

Hi folks, my spare room in Inchicore is available from about this time next month. Very handy for anyone working in James's hospital....Blackhorse luas is like 5 mins walk from the door. Not to mention rascals about 5 mins the other way.

The room is a small double, tv in bedroom. Only enough storage space for 1 person realistically. Shared bathroom downstairs. €1160/month.

Pets welcome. I have a dog as well.

I'm mostly back in Belfast due to aging parents. So would consider moving into the smaller bedroom if a couple was interested in the bigger room which has more storage.

I'm up and down for work / catching up with friends. So you'll mostly have the place to yourself / selves.

Drop me a message/DM if you want to have a look.

🛌 Single and double rooms (for women) available.
​🚏 The E1, 45A, and L14 bus stops are 7 minutes away, and Woodbrook Dart station is 5 minutes away.
​The house is 40 minutes from the city center. It has easy access to Bray beach. It is located in a safe area surrounded by parks.
​🏡 Our house is 3-story, large, and all furnishings are new. It is a very quiet, peaceful, and clean house where 3 working women live.

​Check-in: Available from June 1st
​For other details, please contact me privately.

Thank you 🤗

My boyfriend is Belgian and I am from the UK but due to complications with both the Belgian and UK visa rules we've decided to look into moving to Ireland for a while. We're worried this could be really difficult due to the current housing crisis, especially as we are also recent university graduates so we don't currently have any post-uni job experience or significant savings. I've already received so many helpful responses about relocating to Ireland in another post however, would we both typically need to provide evidence of our income, bank statements and savings? As the rental market seems so competitive, I worry we won't stand a chance of finding rent if we don't have any previous Irish work history. Would we be required to work for a few months in our own countries before relocating to Ireland? We are hoping to do this anyways however, we'd also be looking at moving to Ireland as soon as possible! We already know we'd likely need to find temporary accommodation during the search for a long-term place but we're just worried how long it'd realistically take to find a rental in the current market.

We’ve been trying to weigh this against the possibility of just going down the UK visa route instead even though it’s very expensive for us upfront and would mean I’d likely need to be the sole earner for at least 6 months before he can come. Alternatively, Belgium is difficult for us via family reunification as the salary requirements are extremely high and likely not attainable for university graduates. Dublin seems like the perfect middle ground for us as there's lots of job opportunities in healthcare and business plus it'd likely make the move to Belgium so much easier in future due to EU mobility rules. We're so unsure what to do so any advice whether positive or negative will help us so much in making our decision!! 😊

I recently moved out of an Apartment managed my MKN properties. We sent them an email saying we wanted to move out, they said we would need to give them notice for 35 days.
I requested them for 28 days and got no reply.

We cleaned the apartment completely, dropped the keys off on the 30th of April and sent them an email saying we have vacated and cleaned the apartment, and we still got no response. Two days back, I sent them a follow-up email requesting them to acknowledge the end of tenancy but still no reply.

What should be my next step? Contact RTB?

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Single rooms are now difficult to find for under 1000 and if they are 1000 they are either tiny or you are in a position where you are sharing with 5 people.

Dublin used to having a housing crisis, now its an emergency. People making less than 40k cant rent single rooms anymore. Its gone too far.

My lease began on January 2025 and ends in July 2026. Me and my housemate do not intend to renew as we have found alternative accommodation.

I have friends who wish to move into the apartment. In conversation with the letting agency an agent told me that the "RPZ is abolished" for new tenancies past March, and that when the new tenants start in July they will pay the "market rate" (which will be a substantial increase to the current rent potentially of 400 euro plus a month).

I do not know if this is correct. My impression is that market rate can be charged only when a tenancy *created past March 2026 ends*. It doesnt automatically apply to any tenancy created past March 2026 which were charged on the legacy system. Meaning if my friends moved in and voluntarily left that tenancy, presumably the letting agency could charge market rate to whoever came in after because that original tenancy was created past March 2026.

I may be entirely wrong on this but if anyone could assist I'd be very grateful!

Hi! Single room available with shared shower (sharing with 1-2 others) in Donnybrook. Please message me if interested for more info. It’ll be around €970