Finding a short-term room in Ireland (a few weeks to a few months)
Where to look for a room for a new job, an internship, a course or a first few weeks, and what to agree before you move in.
Who short-term rooms suit
A room for a few weeks or months is the usual first step for people starting a new job, an internship, a hospital placement, a course or a semester abroad, and for anyone who wants to view long-term places in person before committing.
Your options
Short-term lets: a room or apartment for a set number of weeks or months. On StayLister, each ad shows its minimum stay and the dates it's free.
A room in someone's home or digs: often the easiest short-term option, and many include bills.
Student residences outside term time: many rent rooms over the summer.
Serviced apartments and aparthotels: flexible but usually the most expensive.
What to agree in writing
The exact dates, the total price, what's included (bills, wifi, bedding, cleaning), the deposit and when it comes back, and the notice either side must give. A message or email that both of you keep is enough for a short stay.
Expect to pay more per month than for a long-term room: you are paying for flexibility.
Avoid scams
Short-term ads are the ones scammers copy most, especially for people arriving from abroad. Never pay before you have viewed the place (or a friend has viewed it for you) and met the person, and never pay by money-transfer services, crypto or gift cards.
Common questions
What should I agree before renting a short-term room?
The exact dates, the total price, what's included, the deposit and when it comes back, and the notice either side must give. A message or email that both of you keep is enough for a short stay.
Is a short-term room more expensive than a long-term one?
Usually yes. Expect to pay more per month than for a long-term room, because you are paying for flexibility.
Can I rent a student residence room for the summer?
Often, yes. Many student residences rent rooms over the summer, outside term time.