Living in Bishopstown, Cork

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Cork dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,350/month — roughly 12% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,550 - €1,850/month and three-bedrooms €2,000 - €2,350/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Cork areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the students, affordable, university tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see City Centre.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Dunnes Stores as the nearest supermarket around the Bishopstown reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Bishopstown, Cork?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bishopstown costs €1,250 - €1,450/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,550 - €1,850/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,000 - €2,350/month.

Is Bishopstown safe for expats?

Bishopstown has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Bishopstown to Cork center?

The commute from Bishopstown to Cork city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Bishopstown like to live in?

University area (MTU). Students, young professionals, affordable. In our data it is tagged as students, affordable, university.