Renting a room in Cork: areas, prices and colleges (2026)
Renting a room in Cork in 2026: what rooms cost, the best areas for UCC, MTU and CUH, buses, and how to find a room safely.
- Rooms to rent in Cork
- Rooms in Bishopstown
- Student accommodation near UCC
- Student accommodation near MTU Cork
- Rooms near Cork University Hospital
- Digs in Cork
- Daft.ie Rental Report, Q1 2026 (Cork city room rents)
- UCC – accommodation
- Transport for Ireland – Cork city bus services
- An Garda Síochána – accommodation fraud warning, 25 Aug 2026
What a room in Cork costs
In the first three months of 2026, a double room in a house in Cork city averaged €746 a month without an ensuite and €852 with one. A single room in a house was about €686 (Daft.ie, Q1 2026). Rooms are scarce: on 1 May 2026 there were just 354 rooms to rent across Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities together.
Areas to look at
Near UCC: the city centre, Western Road, Glasheen, Wilton and Ballintemple are walkable or a short bus ride away.
Near MTU (Bishopstown) and Cork University Hospital: Bishopstown, Wilton, Model Farm Road and Togher. Ballincollig is further out but has more space.
South side: Douglas, Rochestown and Turners Cross, with buses into the city.
Commuter towns: Carrigaline, Cobh and Midleton (Cobh and Midleton have trains to Kent Station).
Getting around
Cork's city buses are run by Bus Éireann. Route 205 links Kent Station, the city centre and MTU Bishopstown, and route 208 runs between Bishopstown and the city. Check Transport for Ireland's journey planner for current routes, and use the commute check on any StayLister ad to see the trip to your college or work.
Students in Cork
UCC's accommodation pages cover private rentals, house shares and its own StudentPad listings, and colleges often appeal to homeowners for digs before term. StayLister has pages for rooms near UCC and MTU Cork, with ads within 10 km.
Scams peak from August to October as students arrive. Never pay before you have viewed in person and tried the keys.
Common questions
How much is a room in Cork city?
In early 2026, a double room in a house in Cork city averaged €746 a month (€852 with an ensuite), and a single room about €686, according to Daft.ie.
Where should I live in Cork for UCC?
The city centre, Western Road, Glasheen, Wilton and Ballintemple are close to UCC. Bishopstown and Wilton suit MTU and Cork University Hospital.
Are there digs in Cork?
Yes. Homeowners near UCC and MTU offer digs, often Monday to Friday. See digs in Cork on StayLister and our guide to living in digs.