Living in Oranmore, 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 €1,350/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,550 - €1,850/month and three-bedrooms €2,000 - €2,350/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than 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 affordable, village, commuter tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Lidl as the nearest supermarket around the Oranmore reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Oranmore, Galway?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oranmore costs €1,250 - €1,450/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,550 - €1,850/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,000 - €2,350/month.

Is Oranmore safe for expats?

Oranmore 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 Oranmore to Galway center?

The commute from Oranmore to Galway city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.

What is Oranmore like to live in?

Eastern commuter town. Affordable, village feel, growing fast. In our data it is tagged as affordable, village, commuter.