Limerick rental guide

Houses for Rent in Limerick

A growing tech and pharma sector and a large University of Limerick student population keep Limerick's rental market busy -- here's how to stay ahead of it.

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Why Limerick's rental market has gotten more competitive

Limerick has seen steady growth in tech and pharmaceutical employment in recent years, adding to the existing demand from University of Limerick's large student population. That combination has made houses in well-located areas noticeably harder to secure than a few years ago.

As in every Irish city, houses -- being listed one at a time rather than in bulk -- tend to move faster than apartments once they appear.

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Latest Houses in Limerick

A sample of the kind of houses currently listed across Limerick.

Average Rent in Limerick

What you can expect to pay for a house in Limerick, broken down by area and bedroom count.

AreaAverage rentActive listings
Castletroy€2,306/mo4
Dooradoyle€2,650/mo1
Ennis Road€2,500/mo1

Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.

Average Rent by Bedroom Count

How monthly rent in Limerick typically scales with the number of bedrooms.

  • 3 bedrooms2,384/month · 12 listings
  • 4+ bedrooms3,280/month · 10 listings

Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.

Recent Listing Activity

New Limerick listings Padavio has monitored over the last 14 days.

Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.

Limerick Rental Market at a Glance

24

Active listings

€2,645/mo

Average rent

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Added today

9 days

Average listing age

Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.

Where the Activity Is in Limerick

Most active areas

  1. 1. Castletroy4 listings
  2. 2. Dooradoyle1 listings
  3. 3. Ennis Road1 listings

Cheapest to most expensive

  1. Castletroy2,306/mo
  2. Ennis Road2,500/mo
  3. Dooradoyle2,650/mo

Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.

Popular Areas in Limerick

Castletroy

Home to University of Limerick, popular with students and university staff, with a strong supply of family houses too.

Dooradoyle

A well-established southside suburb with good shopping and schools nearby.

Raheen

Close to Limerick's business park employers, popular with working professionals.

Ennis Road

A well-regarded, leafy approach into the city with a good mix of period and modern houses.

Rental Tips

Start early if you're a student

University of Limerick students often secure Castletroy-area houses well ahead of the academic year.

Have your documents ready

Payslips, ID, and references prepared in advance let you respond the moment a suitable house appears.

Consider areas slightly further from the centre

Suburbs a short drive from the city centre often have better availability at a lower rent.

Why speed matters in Limerick's growing market

As demand has grown alongside Limerick's expanding employment base, the gap between 'seeing a listing' and 'it being gone' has narrowed considerably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the average rent for a house in Limerick?+

It varies by area, but Limerick remains more affordable than Dublin or Cork for comparable houses, particularly outside Castletroy.

Which areas of Limerick have the most houses for rent?+

Suburbs like Dooradoyle, Raheen, and the Ennis Road area tend to have a steadier supply of houses than the city centre.

Is it hard to find a house to rent near University of Limerick?+

Castletroy specifically can be competitive around the start of the academic year -- starting your search early makes a real difference.

How can I hear about new Limerick houses faster?+

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