Renting a room in Limerick: Castletroy, the city and beyond (2026)
Renting a room in Limerick in 2026: prices, areas for UL, Mary Immaculate College and TUS, the 304 bus, digs and staying safe.
- Rooms to rent in Limerick
- Rooms in Castletroy
- Student accommodation near UL
- Near Mary Immaculate College
- Rooms near University Hospital Limerick
- Digs in Limerick
- Daft.ie Rental Report, Q1 2026 (Limerick city room rents)
- Transport for Ireland – Limerick city bus services
- University of Limerick – accommodation
- Mary Immaculate College – accommodation
What a room in Limerick costs
In the first quarter of 2026, a double room in a house in Limerick city averaged €692 a month without an ensuite and €873 with one, and a single room about €610 (Daft.ie). Room rents across the four cities outside Dublin rose 8.1% in a year, so budget for the higher end.
Areas by college
University of Limerick: Castletroy, Annacotty and Monaleen are closest; many students walk or cycle.
Mary Immaculate College: the city centre, South Circular Road, O'Connell Avenue and Ballinacurra are near the campus.
TUS Limerick (Moylish): Caherdavin, Thomondgate, Ennis Road and Mayorstone on the north side.
University Hospital Limerick: Raheen, Dooradoyle and Ballycummin.
Getting around
Bus Éireann route 304 links UL, the city centre and Raheen near University Hospital Limerick, and runs seven days a week. Check Transport for Ireland for current times. Every StayLister ad has a commute check to your college or work.
Digs and finding a room
Digs near UL and Mary Immaculate are common, often Monday to Friday. Agree the days, price, meals, notice and deposit in writing (see "Licensee or tenant?" for why). UL and Mary Immaculate both have accommodation pages for their students.
Rental scams peak from August to October. View in person and try the keys before you pay anything.
Common questions
How much is a room in Limerick?
In early 2026, a double room in a house in Limerick city averaged €692 a month (€873 with an ensuite) and a single room about €610, according to Daft.ie.
Where do UL students live?
Mostly in Castletroy, Annacotty and Monaleen near the campus, or in the city with the 304 bus to UL.
Which bus goes from Limerick city to UL?
Bus Éireann route 304 runs between UL, the city centre and Raheen. Check Transport for Ireland for the current timetable.