This Is What You Can Rent For €1,000 In Every County In Ireland

Look, renting is TOUGH in this country, we all know that. 

And soz to say, but it’s even worse when you compare properties all around Ireland to see where you could be living for in and around €1,000 a month – the average price of a one bed apartment (well… studio apartment) in Dublin.

Honestly, it’s pretty harrowing to think we’re paying the same amount of money for a grimey box in the city centre as someone across the country is paying for a majestic countryside abode with a sun room and five bedrooms.

But hey, the price of the hustle and bustle is worth it, right? Maybe not..

Especially when you see the gorge places you could be living in every county in Ireland.

Which one would you choose?

Antrim 

Balmoral Mews, Malone, Belfast, Co. Antrim – £900 (€1,041)

This three (three!) bedroom townhouse in South Belfast has an open plan modern kitchen/lounge/dining area spread over a further two floors. There’s also an adorable balcony overlooking a private garden.

Carlow

The Atrium, Shamrock Plaza, Carlow Town, Co. Carlow – €1,000

“An ideal home for the busy professional”, this luxury two-bed penthouseapartment is slick. There’s a wall mounted gas fire, the living room is wired for surround sound and there’s even a heated towel rail in the ensuite.

Cavan

Blenacup, killykeen, Cavan, Co. Cavan – €850

This family dream home is just two minutes drive from a forest park, and you’re allowed to have pets – the holy grail of rentals. And you can chill in house sun lounge too.

Clare

Glendree, Tulla, Co. Clare – €850

Live the fairytale life you were destined to have in this two-storey stone cottage. It has three bedrooms, a cosy stove and is a mere 15 minutes from Ennis.

Cork

Oysterhaven Harbour, Oysterhaven Bay, Kinsale, Co. Cork – €1,000

We <3 this house in the coastal location of Kinsale village. This two-bedroom, both ensuite, house in Oysterhaven has a balcony with the most stunning views, a stove in the kitchen and breakfast bar.

Donegal 

Ard na Greine, Buncrana, Co. Donegal – €900

Who wants to love right beside the seaside? Us, please. This gorge house has four large bedrooms to the first floor, two of which are ensuite, and a decent sized living room that leads out to a v cute garden.

Dublin

North Circular Road, Dublin 7 – €1,000

This one bed, one bathroom flat is a four minute walk to Phoenix Park and is has amenities such as “furniture”, and “heaters”. There’s also security cameras outside and in common areas – we don’t want to think why this is needed.

Fermanagh

Watersedge Apts, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh – £700 (€805)

This middle floor, three bed two bathroom (one ensuite) apartment has ” glorious views over Rossole Lough”, a balcony, open plan kitchen and gas fire. The only downside? It’s unfurnished, but still pretttty fab.

Galway

Lower Fairhill Road, Galway City, Co. Galway – €975

This city centre apartment is perfectly located right above an Indian restaurant – the hangover food DREAM. There’s two bedrooms and one bathroom, nice wooden floors and fully furnished.

Kerry

Beaufort, Co. Kerry – €1,000

This huuuuge five bedroom and FOUR bathroom gaff in the countryside also has a detached garage, and is near to Killarney. Chill out areas include a sitting room, kitchen/dining area, and a sun room. Nice.

Kildare

Borehole Cross, Donadea, Co. Kildare – €1,000

WOW. This beautifully designedone bedroom and one bath apartment boasts an open plan reception room, an ensuite shower room and “great access routes to Clane, Maynooth, Kilcock, Naas and Dublin.” Also, it’s sooo prettyyyyy.

Kilkenny

Barrack Street, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny – €900

A top floor two bed, two bathroom apartment with balcony looking out over Kilkenny city is just five mins walk to centre of the city. The main bedroom is ensuite, and there’s a gas fire.

Laois

Main Street Stradbally, Stradbally, Co. Laois – €1,000

First of all, imagine living right beside Electric Picnic?! <3 This duplex apartment has two double bedrooms and main bathroom upstairs, and two sitting rooms downstairs. 

There’s also a commercial unit attached with its own separate entrance and with kitchen and toilet .

Leitrim

Acorn woods, Leitrim, Co. Leitrim – €850

This cute family home in Leitrim Village just five miles from Carrick-on-Shannon has four double bedrooms with master en-suite, and two other bathrooms. There’s also a cosy wood burning stove so it’s an easy house to heat – sorted.

Limerick

Castleoaks, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick – €1,000

Located in the scenic village of Castleconnell,this spacious three bedroom (one single, two double) terraced house also has two bathrooms. There’s a lovely conservatory looking out onto a south facing rear garden too.

Longford

Corncrake Meadow, Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford – €825

This impressive three-bed house has a large lounge with an open fireplace, and patio doors to the back garden with a nice sunny patio. Plus: Downstairs shower room , large kitchen/dining area. Slick.

Louth

Ashwalk, Ardee, Co. Louth – €1,000

Check out this two bedroom apartment with ensuite and an extra bathroom in the centre of Ardee town. Stylishly designed with slick glass and steel interior finishes, it also has a lovely little balcony terrace.

Mayo

The Woodlands, Mount Falcon, Ballina, Co. Mayo – €1,000

A peaceful and secluded woodland home – we love this three-bed, three-bath wooden paradise. There’s a huge stone fireplace, and even under floor heating for extra warmth, plus a modern kitchen.

Meath

Forgehill Rise, Stamullen, Co. Meath – €1,000

Only 20 minutes from Dublin airport, this sweet house comprises of a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, main bathroom, two double bedrooms (master ensuite), a single room and a bathroom. 

There’s also an enclosed back garden with a large decking area and a shed, and a side entrance.

Monaghan

Castleblayney, Loughmorne, Co. Monaghan – €800

This four bedroom house is right in the middle of the countryside, and has a sitting room, living room (fireplaces in both), and a good size kitchen. Located between Castleblayney & Ballybay, it’s just a ten min drive from each.

Offaly

Clonminch Woods, Tullamore, Co. Offaly – €900

Ideal for a family nesting spot, this three bedroom (one single, two double) semi-detached house is in the “much sought after” Clonminch Woods area. We can easily picture ourselves living here – ultra cute.

Roscommon

Cluain Broc, Athlone, Co. Roscommon – €900

This (very classy, we have to say) house has a lovely kitchen/dining with rear double door access and a separate living room, four large bedrooms (one en suite) and a cute little breakfast bar to boot. 

Sligo

Clara Court, Farmhill, Strandhill Rd, Sligo, Co. Sligo – €950

Ok – we’re moving to Sligo so. Just look at this stunning four-bed, three bathroom house! There’s a gorgeous garden, sitting room, playroom/dining room, large kitchen, and parking space for two cars.

Tipperary

Fethard road, Clonmel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – €900

Yet another perfect home, this three bedroom abode has three bathrooms, a breakfast counter, and patio doors leading to the garden (which also had a fab timber deck for summer BBQ’s).

Tyrone

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Waterford

Ardkeen Woods, Waterford City, Co. Waterford – €950

Just renovated, this fabulously modern three bedroom apartment has a new fully fitted kitchen, dining area and seating area that’s just made for entertaining. Pre-drinks every weekend here plz?

Westmeath

Tubberclair, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath – €850

Holy moly look at this gaff. This stone beauty has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a sandstone flagged kitchen complete with Belfast sink and a Smeg fridge, and a dining room with solid fuel stove and beamed ceiling. Dreamy.

Wexford

Avenue Grove, Gorey, Co. Wexford – €950

This verrrry roomy two bedroom apartment is overlooking Gorey Shopping Centre and just one minute from the train station. A large living room and two bathrooms makes this the ultimate haven for roommates.

Wicklow

Ballinapark, Ashford, Co. Wicklow – €925

Looking for a cosy flat? This one bedroom apartmenthas an open plan kitchen, ensuite bathroom and a spacious porch. Oh, and there’s a back garden which “is ideal for BBQs or soaking up the afternoon sun.” <3

Aching to live in Armagh, Derry, Down or Tyrone for less than €1,000? Hard luck pal, you’ll have to keep searching as there’s zero properties going at the mo.

What county do you think has the best renting deal? Let us know in the comments!

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