How do you find the cheapest shared accommodation in Dublin for four friends?
- Search for Entire Four-Bed Flats: Instead of booking four individual rooms, look for a four-bedroom flat that your group can rent together. Compare the total property rent with the combined cost of four separate rooms to see which option is cheaper..
- Compare the Total Cost Per Person: Divide the total rent by four, then add estimated utilities, internet and transport costs. For example, a flat costing €2,000 per month works out to €500 per person before bills. This makes it easier to compare properties fairly.
- Prioritise Properties with Bills Included: Ask whether electricity, heating, water and Wi-Fi are included in the rent. If bills are excluded, check whether there is a monthly utility cap and how any excess charges are split between tenants.
- Search for Shared Houses, Not Just Student Accommodation: Compare purpose-built student accommodation with privately rented houses and apartments. Private rentals may offer better value for four friends, particularly when you can split the rent and household bills.
- Check Whether All Four Friends Can Sign the Same Tenancy: Some landlords rent individual rooms, while others require a group to rent the entire property under one agreement. Confirm the tenancy terms, deposit requirements and whether everyone is jointly responsible for the rent.
Properties Worth Checking
- 46 Coultry Garden –Starts from €725/week, which works out to about €181/week each for four friends. It offers a 51-week stay, accepts international or local guarantors, offers monthly instalments and has No Visa No Pay.
- Montrose – Ensuite rooms from €275/week. It is close to UCD, offers 41-week stays, requires an Ireland-based guarantor, offers 4 instalments or full payment, and has No Visa No Pay and No University No Pay features.
FAQs
- What is the cheapest way for four friends to live together in Dublin?
Ans: Sharing an entire flat is usually the cheapest option. At 3 Clonskeagh Road, the 4 Bed Flat starts from €575/month per person, which is about €133 a week. - Is there shared accommodation for four friends near UCD?
Ans: Yes. 3 Clonskeagh Road in Dublin 4 has a 4 Bed Flat close to UCD's Belfield campus, with a shared kitchen and living area. - Do all four of us need a guarantor?
Ans:, Yes, each tenant requires an individual guarantor. 3 Clonskeagh Road and 46 Coultry Garden accept international or local guarantors, while Montrose requires an Ireland-based guarantor. If you don’t have one, UniAcco can connect you with a third-party guarantor service. - How much deposit do we need to pay?
Ans: Deposit amount varies from property to property. At 3 Clonskeagh Road, you can pay three months' rent upfront or a minimum of one month's rent to secure the booking. - Can we pay rent in instalments?
Ans: Yes, at most properties. 3 Clonskeagh Road and 46 Coultry Garden offer monthly payments, and Montrose offers 4 instalments. Abijith and his friends chose to pay monthly for their 51-week stay. - What happens if one of us doesn't get a visa?
Ans: At properties with No Visa No Pay cover, you can cancel by sending your visa refusal letter before the deadline. At 3 Clonskeagh Road, this must be sent at least two weeks before your move-in date. If a friend's plans change for another reason, the property also allows the booking to be passed to a replacement student.