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Renting in Glasnevin — the Botanic Gardens, DCU and competitive northside rents
By The Rentumo Editorial Team · Updated April 2026 · 8 min read
Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland's national necropolis and resting place of many notable Irish figures. Wikimedia Commons / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where To Live
Glasnevin Neighbourhood Breakdown
| Area | Character | Typical 1-Bed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Avenue / Lindsay Road | Victorian red-brick terraces, heritage feel | €2,000–€2,200 | Professionals wanting village character |
| DCU Campus Edge (Collins Ave area) | Student apartments, house shares | €1,800–€2,000 | DCU students and staff |
| Ballygall Road / Glasnevin Ave | Post-war semis, quieter residential | €1,800–€2,100 | Families and healthcare workers |
| Iona Road / Grace Park | Edwardian character, park proximity | €2,000–€2,300 | Professionals valuing space and greenery |
Getting Around
Transport from Glasnevin
Glasnevin is not on either of Dublin's Luas lines, and the nearest DART stations are a taxi or long bus ride away. Its connectivity is entirely bus-based, which is why the BusConnects upgrades matter so much to the area. The N2 orbital route, the 1 and 4 city services, and DCU shuttle links collectively put the city centre within 20–35 minutes on a normal day.
For those commuting further — to the IFSC, Grand Canal Dock or south-county employers — Glasnevin's bus dependency adds friction compared to DART-served suburbs. This is the main reason its rents sit below comparable Drumcondra or Phibsborough streets.
Watch Out
What to Watch Out For
Glasnevin has a high concentration of older flat conversions — Victorian houses subdivided into bedsits or one-bed flats with shared entrances. Some of these predate modern BER requirements or were converted before fire-safety standards tightened in the 2010s. Always check the BER certificate (D or above is a reasonable minimum) and ask whether the letting agent can confirm smoke-detector and fire-door compliance.
The area around Ballymun Road and some parts of Glasnevin Avenue has seen sporadic scam listings — properties photographed to look like the Victorian terrace belt but actually located in poorer-quality post-war blocks elsewhere. Do not pay any holding deposit without viewing the exact property in person. Rentumo flags listings that have remained active for unusually long periods without explanation.
The historic grounds of Glasnevin Cemetery, established in 1832 and now a major heritage attraction. Wikimedia Commons / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Need To Know
Moving to Ireland from Abroad? Key Steps for Glasnevin
- PPS Number: Apply at your local Intreo/social welfare office or online via MyWelfare.ie. You need it to pay rent, open a bank account and register with Revenue. Allow 1–2 weeks.
- Bank account: N26, Revolut or An Post Money open accounts with foreign passports. AIB and Bank of Ireland may require an Irish address first.
- BER explained: The Building Energy Rating is mandatory on all advertised Irish rentals. A (best) to G (worst). Glasnevin's Victorian stock clusters around C–E; newer blocks often reach A2–B2.
- RTB registration: Your landlord must register your tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board (rtb.ie) within one month of your tenancy start. This is your main legal protection.
- Rent Tax Credit: File after your first full tax year via revenue.ie. Worth up to €1,000 per person annually.
- Citizens Information: For impartial, government-backed advice on tenants' rights, deposits and disputes, see citizensinformation.ie.
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— The Rentumo Editorial Team, updated for 2026
