Living in Sandymount, 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 €2,150/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,700 - €3,100/month and three-bedrooms €3,500 - €4,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by dart, 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 coastal, village, upscale 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 Sandymount as the nearest rail stop, Bulldog's Field as nearby green space and Nourish as the nearest supermarket around the Sandymount 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 Sandymount, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Sandymount costs €2,000 - €2,300/month (second-hand contract) or €1,800 - €2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,700 - €3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,500 - €4,100/month.

Is Sandymount safe for expats?

Sandymount 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 Sandymount to Dublin center?

The commute from Sandymount to Dublin city center takes approximately 25 minutes by dart.

What is Sandymount like to live in?

Coastal Dublin 4. Beach walks, village atmosphere, upscale residential. In our data it is tagged as coastal, village, upscale.