Ireland
Ireland is an EU member outside Schengen, with English-speaking cities and employer-led employment permits such as Critical Skills as the main skilled route.
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Renting in Ireland — Expat Housing Guide
Private rentals are competitive in Dublin and other cities; the rents below are official RTB averages across all registered tenancies, so asking rents for new lets are usually higher.
Typical rents for new arrivals (2026)
Figures are city-wide averages for one-bedroom tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), published via CSO PxStat for Q4 2025. They are not city-centre or premium listings.
| City | Average 1-bed rent (EUR/mo) | 2-bed (EUR/mo) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €1,741 | €2,253 | RTB average one- and two-bed rents, Q4 2025 (county-wide, all property types) |
| Cork | €1,235 | €1,624 | RTB average one- and two-bed rents, Q4 2025 (Cork City) |
| Galway | €1,215 | €1,665 | RTB average one- and two-bed rents, Q4 2025 (Galway City) |
| Limerick | €1,289 | €1,585 | RTB average one- and two-bed rents, Q4 2025 (Limerick City) |
💰 Deposit rules
You cannot be forced to make upfront payments of more than 2 month's rent. This includes a deposit of a month's rent and one month's rent in advance.
Where to search for rentals
Typical documents landlords require
- ✓ Passport or national ID
- ✓ Personal Public Service (PPS) number or proof you have applied
- ✓ Photo ID plus proof of address less than 6 months old
- ✓ Employment contract or employment permit letter
- ✓ Payslips or bank statements
- ✓ Previous landlord reference (if available)
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