Living in Ballsbridge, Dublin

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 Dublin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €2,350/month — roughly 12% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,900 - €3,400/month and three-bedrooms €3,900 - €4,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Dublin areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, elegant, embassies tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tallaght. For a shorter commute, see Temple Bar.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Lansdowne Road as the nearest rail stop, Herbert Park as nearby green space and Donnybrook Fair as the nearest supermarket around the Ballsbridge reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

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 Ballsbridge, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ballsbridge costs €2,200 - €2,500/month (second-hand contract) or €2,000 - €2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,900 - €3,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,900 - €4,400/month.

Is Ballsbridge safe for expats?

Ballsbridge has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Ballsbridge to Dublin center?

The commute from Ballsbridge to Dublin city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Ballsbridge like to live in?

Upscale Dublin 4. Embassy quarter, elegant Victorian homes, leafy streets. In our data it is tagged as upscale, elegant, embassies.