Living in Smithfield, 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 €1,900/month — roughly 10% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,300 - €2,600/month and three-bedrooms €3,000 - €3,500/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 up-and-coming, historic, arts 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 Smithfield as the nearest tram stop, Bridgefoot Street Park as nearby green space and Fresh as the nearest supermarket around the Smithfield 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 Smithfield, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Smithfield costs €1,800 - €2,000/month (second-hand contract) or €1,600 - €1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,300 - €2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,000 - €3,500/month.

Is Smithfield safe for expats?

Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Dublin center?

The commute from Smithfield to Dublin city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Smithfield like to live in?

Up-and-coming northside. Historic market square, distilleries, growing arts scene. In our data it is tagged as up-and-coming, historic, arts.