Living in Grand Canal Dock, 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 €2,450/month — roughly 17% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €3,000 - €3,500/month and three-bedrooms €4,000 - €4,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center 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 tech, modern, waterfront 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 Grand Canal Dock as the nearest rail stop, South Dock Street Park as nearby green space and Eurospar as the nearest supermarket around the Grand Canal Dock reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of 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 Grand Canal Dock, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Grand Canal Dock costs €2,300 - €2,600/month (second-hand contract) or €2,000 - €2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €3,000 - €3,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from €4,000 - €4,600/month.

Is Grand Canal Dock safe for expats?

Grand Canal Dock 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 Grand Canal Dock to Dublin center?

The commute from Grand Canal Dock to Dublin city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Grand Canal Dock like to live in?

Silicon Docks. Tech HQs (Google, Meta), modern apartments, waterfront. In our data it is tagged as tech, modern, waterfront.