Living in Stoneybatter, 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 €1,950/month — roughly 7% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,400 - €2,800/month and three-bedrooms €3,100 - €3,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as 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, creative, cafes 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 Museum as the nearest tram stop, Billy Edwards Park as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Stoneybatter 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 Stoneybatter, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Stoneybatter costs €1,800 - €2,100/month (second-hand contract) or €1,600 - €1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,400 - €2,800/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,100 - €3,600/month.

Is Stoneybatter safe for expats?

Stoneybatter 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 Stoneybatter to Dublin center?

The commute from Stoneybatter to Dublin city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Stoneybatter like to live in?

Up-and-coming northside. Indie cafes, vintage shops, creative scene. In our data it is tagged as up-and-coming, creative, cafes.