Living in Rathmines, 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 €2,050/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,500 - €2,900/month and three-bedrooms €3,200 - €3,700/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 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the young professionals, cafes, suburban tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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 Ranelagh as the nearest tram stop, Mountpleasant Square Park as nearby green space and Oriental Emporium as the nearest supermarket around the Rathmines 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 Rathmines, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rathmines costs €1,900 - €2,200/month (second-hand contract) or €1,700 - €1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,500 - €2,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,200 - €3,700/month.

Is Rathmines safe for expats?

Rathmines 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 Rathmines to Dublin center?

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

What is Rathmines like to live in?

Popular south Dublin suburb. Young professionals, cafes, good transport. In our data it is tagged as young professionals, cafes, suburban.