Living in Blanchardstown, 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 €1,790/month — roughly 15% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,140 - €2,590/month and three-bedrooms €2,770 - €3,350/month on second-hand contracts. At 40 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most Dublin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, families, commuter tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

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 Castleknock as the nearest rail stop, Waterville Park as nearby green space and Tesco as the nearest supermarket around the Blanchardstown 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 Blanchardstown, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Blanchardstown costs €1,620 - €1,960/month (second-hand contract) or €1,450 - €1,750/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,140 - €2,590/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,770 - €3,350/month.

Is Blanchardstown safe for expats?

Blanchardstown 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 Blanchardstown to Dublin center?

The commute from Blanchardstown to Dublin city center takes approximately 40 minutes by bus.

What is Blanchardstown like to live in?

Northwest suburb. Affordable, families. In our data it is tagged as affordable, families, commuter.