Accommodation

Finding a Place to Live in Ireland

Housing is one of your biggest costs in Ireland. Here are real prices in euros (EUR) from Irish universities and the rules that protect you as a renter.

Types of housing

The main types of student housing in Ireland.

Accommodation Type	Average Cost	Pros	Cons
University residence Rooms owned or recommended by the university.	Trinity Hall: EUR 7,227 for September to June Kavanagh Court: EUR 12,350 for September to June	Run or recommended by your university	Places are limited
House share A room in a shared house or flat.	EUR 700 to EUR 900 a month (Cork) Bills not included	Often costs less than private student housing, but bills are extra	You find it yourself, so watch for scams
Private student housing Student housing built for students and run by a company.	EUR 800 to EUR 2,222 a month (Cork)	-	-

Figures are a guide

Your rent depends on the room and the area. Check each price before you decide.

When to look

After your offer

Apply for university housing
Read the housing deadline

Before you apply for your visa

Have an address to give on your visa application

After you arrive

Get a rent agreement or a letter with your name and address
Use it for your IRP card, your PPS number (your tax and work number) and your bank

Reliable Platforms

Your university's housing office
Start with university-owned or university-recommended housing.

Avoid rental scams

The Ireland rental market has its share of scams targeting international students. To protect yourself:

Irish police (the Garda) know of more than 230 rental scams in the first 7 months of 2026. People lost over EUR 400,000.
Be careful of a 'landlord' who is abroad and wants a deposit before you see the place.
Be careful of a fake host showing one place to many people and taking deposits from all.
Pay only in the safe ways named in the housing questions above.