Living in King's Island, Limerick

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 Limerick dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,400/month — roughly 13% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,700 - €2,050/month and three-bedrooms €2,250 - €2,750/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Limerick areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, affordable, character 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 Limerick Colbert as the nearest rail stop, Bank Place Plaza as nearby green space and Moldova as the nearest supermarket around the King's Island 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 King's Island, Limerick?

A 1-bedroom apartment in King's Island costs €1,250 - €1,550/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,250/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,700 - €2,050/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,250 - €2,750/month.

Is King's Island safe for expats?

King's Island 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 King's Island to Limerick center?

The commute from King's Island to Limerick city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is King's Island like to live in?

Historic heart where Limerick began. King John's Castle, narrow streets, and affordable character. In our data it is tagged as historic, affordable, character.