Compare rent, commute, and hidden housing costs across Irish cities, and get rent-ready with practical tools built for Ireland.
A simple process to go from confused to confident about your next rental move.
Enter your work location and budget. We show which areas give you the best commute-to-cost ratio.
Beyond the headline rent: utilities, transport, deposits, and moving costs all add up. Know your real number.
Arrive prepared. Landlords choose tenants who look organised and ready to sign. Get ahead of the competition.
Every tool is free to use, no account required.
See whether cheaper rent is really worth the extra travel time and cost. Score areas on rent, commute, and safety side-by-side.
Try Calculator →Estimate your true monthly and move-in costs — beyond the advertised rent. Includes deposit, utilities, broadband, and childcare.
Try Calculator →Get your documents and templates ready so you can apply the moment a property appears — and stand out from other applicants.
Get Started →Browse safety scores for 150+ areas across 10 Irish cities — powered by official CSO CJA07 Garda recorded crime data.
Check Safety →Your 0–100 rental readiness score across affordability, commute feasibility, and household fit — with personalised recommendations.
Check Your Score →Ireland has one of the most competitive rental markets in Europe. In Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, renters face sky-high asking rents, intense competition, and hidden costs that make the real monthly bill far higher than advertised. Rent Ready Ireland gives you the tools to make smarter decisions — before you sign a lease you\'ll regret.
Official CSO Ireland data showing year-on-year % change for the costs that matter most to renters. Updated monthly.
Six ways Rent Ready Ireland saves you time, money, and stress.
Every calculator on this site draws on live or published public datasets from Irish government bodies, open mapping infrastructure, and the property market.
Recorded Crime Incidents by Garda Station — 564 stations, annual 2003–2024. Powers all Safety Scores.
Consumer Price Index monthly series. Live inflation figures shown in the cost-of-living dashboard widgets.
Open geocoding API converts office addresses to coordinates for real commute distance calculations.
Residential Tenancies Board quarterly rent index. Published market rent ranges by county and property type inform our area estimates.
Network coverage from Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, Luas, Bus Éireann, and DART informs commute time modelling.
* All estimates are indicative and based on publicly available datasets. Users should verify independently. Source datasets are updated on their own schedules — see our Disclaimer for full details.
Everything you need to know about Rent Ready Ireland.
Find areas where the rent-to-commute balance actually works for your life.
Based on your budget, commute preferences, and CSO rent data
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Fill in your details and click "Calculate My Options" to see area comparisons and fit scores.
Official year-on-year % change data — helps you understand how costs are moving
The real cost of renting is always higher than the headline rent. Find out exactly what you're signing up for.
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Use these live CSO trends to calibrate your cost estimates above
Be the applicant landlords choose. Having your documents ready can mean the difference between getting the place and losing it.
A one-page professional introduction for rental applications
A polite, professional message to send with your application
Print-ready checklist of everything you need before applying
Apply within hours, not days — popular rentals in Dublin receive 50+ enquiries in 24 hours
Reference letters should be on company letterhead where possible
Offering 1–2 months extra deposit can strengthen your application in competitive areas
Browse and compare neighbourhood safety ratings across Irish cities, powered by CSO Garda crime statistics.
📊 Data source: CSO PxStat (CJQ01) – Recorded Crime Incidents · Scores are computed from aggregated national statistics and are for guidance only. Verify independently.
Get a 0–100 reality check across affordability, commute feasibility, and household fit — before you waste time applying.
All figures are estimates for indicative purposes only. Verify independently before making financial decisions.
Fill in your details and hit Calculate My Score to get a personalised 0–100 affordability reality check.
We're building practical tools to help renters navigate Ireland's housing market with confidence.
Finding a rental in Ireland is stressful, expensive, and confusing. Renters waste hours applying for places they can't truly afford — once you add up commute costs, utilities, deposit, and moving expenses, the "affordable" listing often isn't.
Meanwhile, safety data, transport costs, and cost-of-living trends are scattered across government websites that are hard to use. We pull it all together in one place.
Help Irish renters make smarter decisions — before they waste time applying. We're not a listing portal. We're a decision-support platform built around real data from the CSO, RTB, and NTA.
Five free tools — no account, no ads, no nonsense.
Find areas that fit your budget and commute — with real fit scores for 150+ areas across 10 cities.
Try it →See your real monthly spend including utilities, broadband, childcare, and one-off move-in costs.
Try it →Checklist and templates so you're ready the moment a property comes up — and stand out on applications.
Try it →CSO CJA07 Garda crime data translated into clear safety scores for 150+ rental areas nationwide.
Try it →A 0–100 score across affordability, commute feasibility, and household fit — with personalised next steps.
Try it →Have feedback or want to collaborate?
Get in Touch →We'd love to hear from you — tell us your biggest rental challenge or suggest a feature.
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
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Who we are What we collect Why we collect it Cookies & analytics Data retention Your rights Third parties ContactRent Ready Ireland is a free informational platform providing rental decision tools to people renting in Ireland. We are not an estate agency, financial adviser, or property portal. Our tools are built to help renters make more informed decisions — nothing more.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland).
We collect your email address only when you choose to download one of our free templates — the Tenant Profile Template, Landlord Introduction Letter, or the Document Checklist PDF. You are not required to provide an email to use any of our calculators or tools.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymised — it tells us things like which pages are visited most often, not who you are. See the Cookies section below for more detail.
When you enter your email to download a free template, you are consenting to us storing that email address to understand download activity and improve our resources. This is entirely voluntary — the tool still works without downloading.
Lawful basis under GDPR Article 6(1)(a): Consent.
We use aggregated, anonymised usage data to understand how our tools are being used and to improve their quality. We have a legitimate interest in understanding which features are most useful so we can build better products for Irish renters.
Lawful basis under GDPR Article 6(1)(f): Legitimate interest.
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser that help us understand how the site is being used.
We use Google Analytics (provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) to collect anonymised data about website visits including pages viewed, time spent, and general geographic region (country level). Google Analytics does not identify you personally.
We use Google Search Console to monitor how our site appears in Google search results. This tool does not collect personal data from visitors.
We do not use any advertising networks, retargeting cookies, or third-party tracking for commercial purposes.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using any of our tools.
Email addresses collected via the download gate are retained for up to 12 months from the date of collection, after which they are deleted. We do not use these email addresses to send marketing communications. If you wish to have your email deleted sooner, you can contact us at any time.
Aggregated analytics data held by Google is governed by Google's own retention policies, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data we hold. Email addresses collected are stored in a secure server-side CSV file with restricted access. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes.
We share limited data with the following trusted third parties, solely to operate and improve the website:
We do not use any advertising networks, data brokers, or marketing platforms.
Our tools contain links to third-party websites, including Daft.ie for property listings. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
As a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ireland and EU data protection law, including the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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The rules of the road for using Rent Ready Ireland.
By accessing or using the Rent Ready Ireland website ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.
These terms apply to all visitors and users of rentreadyireland.ie and any subdomains or pages associated with it.
Rent Ready Ireland is a free, informational platform providing tools to help people make more informed rental decisions in Ireland. The Website provides:
The Website does not:
All calculators, scores, and outputs on this Website are indicative estimates only. They are based on publicly available data, typical averages, and assumptions that may not reflect your individual circumstances.
Results should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any financial, rental, or lifestyle decision. You are solely responsible for verifying all information and making your own informed decisions. Always consult a qualified professional for financial, legal, or property advice.
Rent ranges, commute times, cost estimates, and safety scores are derived from publicly available Irish datasets including CSO Ireland statistics, typical market data, and published transport information. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all figures are current, complete, or appropriate for your specific situation.
Data sourced from the CSO (including Garda recorded crime statistics, CJA07) is publicly available and subject to the CSO's own update schedules. Safety scores are statistical aggregates and should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual area.
Rent estimates are indicative market ranges and may not reflect the current asking price for any specific property.
Free templates available for download (Tenant Profile Template, Landlord Introduction Letter, Document Checklist PDF) are provided as general-purpose starting points. They are not legal documents and do not constitute legal advice. You should adapt them to your own circumstances and, where appropriate, seek independent legal advice before use.
The Website contains links to third-party websites including Daft.ie. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website. A link does not constitute an endorsement.
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, design, tool logic, scoring methodologies, graphics, layout, and templates — is the intellectual property of Rent Ready Ireland unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission.
Public datasets from the CSO are used under their open data terms and remain the property of the Central Statistics Office Ireland.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:
To the fullest extent permitted by Irish law, Rent Ready Ireland shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, this Website or its tools — including but not limited to:
Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
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Important things to know before using our tools.
Rent Ready Ireland is a free tool to help you think through rental decisions more clearly. Our calculators produce estimates, not guarantees. Nothing on this site is financial advice, legal advice, or a professional property assessment. Always do your own research and speak to a qualified professional before making major decisions.
Every output produced by our tools — including the Rental Reality Score™, Hidden Costs Calculator, and Commute vs Rent Calculator — is an indicative estimate only.
Results are based on:
These estimates may differ materially from your actual costs. They do not account for individual landlord pricing, current market fluctuations, specific property features, personal tax circumstances, or any other factor unique to your situation.
Do not make financial commitments based solely on these outputs.
Safety scores displayed on the Safety Score Checker and within the Rental Reality Score™ are derived from aggregated, publicly available CSO Ireland statistics — specifically the CJA07 dataset (Recorded Crime Incidents by Garda Station Area, 2022–2024 three-year average).
These scores represent statistical patterns at an area level, not a real-time or property-specific assessment of safety. They should be understood in context:
We strongly recommend visiting any area in person, speaking to locals, and consulting additional sources before making a decision about where to live.
Nothing on this Website constitutes financial advice. The Rental Reality Score™, affordability calculations, budget-to-income ratios, and cost breakdowns are general informational tools only.
For personalised financial guidance — including affordability assessments, budgeting for rent, or evaluating your financial position as a tenant — please consult a qualified and authorised financial adviser. In Ireland, financial advisers are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice. This includes, but is not limited to, the free downloadable templates (Tenant Profile Template, Landlord Introduction Letter, Document Checklist).
These templates are provided as helpful starting points and general guides. They have not been reviewed by a solicitor and should not be used as a substitute for qualified legal guidance. For questions about your rights as a tenant, lease agreements, or disputes with landlords, please contact a qualified solicitor or the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).
Rent Ready Ireland is not an estate agent, letting agent, or property management service. We do not list, advertise, or mediate the rental of any properties. Links to Daft.ie and other platforms are provided purely as a convenience and do not constitute a recommendation of any specific property, landlord, or letting agent.
We are not licensed under the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011 and do not act in any capacity regulated under that Act.
This Website displays information derived from third-party public datasets, including:
We have no control over the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data published by these third parties. Public datasets are updated on their own schedules and may not reflect current real-world conditions at the time you use our tools. Always verify data directly with the source.
Using our tools does not guarantee any outcome, including but not limited to:
The Irish rental market is competitive and dynamic. Conditions vary significantly by location, time, and individual circumstance. Our tools help you think — they don't make decisions for you.
This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes relating to the use of this Website or reliance on its content shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.
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