Living in Mahon, 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 €1,500/month — close to the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,050/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 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 modern, business, shopping tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Lough Mahon Park as nearby green space and Tesco as the nearest supermarket around the Mahon 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 Mahon, Cork?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mahon costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,250 - €1,450/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,050/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,600/month.

Is Mahon safe for expats?

Mahon 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 Mahon to Cork center?

The commute from Mahon to Cork city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Mahon like to live in?

Modern business district. Shopping, offices, new apartments. In our data it is tagged as modern, business, shopping.