Living in Temple Bar, 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 €2,250/month — roughly 7% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €2,800 - €3,200/month and three-bedrooms €3,600 - €4,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Dublin areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the nightlife, culture, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Tallaght.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Jervis as the nearest tram stop, Wolfe Tone Square as nearby green space and Anatolia as the nearest supermarket around the Temple Bar 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 Temple Bar, Dublin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Temple Bar costs €2,100 - €2,400/month (second-hand contract) or €1,900 - €2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €2,800 - €3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from €3,600 - €4,200/month.

Is Temple Bar safe for expats?

Temple Bar has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Temple Bar to Dublin center?

The commute from Temple Bar to Dublin city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Temple Bar like to live in?

Cultural quarter. Pubs, galleries, live music. Touristy but central. In our data it is tagged as nightlife, culture, central.