Living in Knocknacarra, Galway

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 Galway dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,500/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,050/month and three-bedrooms €2,250 - €2,550/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Galway areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, families, schools tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Oranmore. For a shorter commute, see City Centre.

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

OpenStreetMap maps McGraths Field Park as nearby green space and Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Knocknacarra reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Knocknacarra, Galway?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Knocknacarra costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,250 - €1,450/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,050/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,250 - €2,550/month.

Is Knocknacarra safe for expats?

Knocknacarra 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 Knocknacarra to Galway center?

The commute from Knocknacarra to Galway city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Knocknacarra like to live in?

Modern western suburb. Families, schools, shopping, new estates. In our data it is tagged as suburban, families, schools.