All 19 neighborhoods in Dublin ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge) | $2,600/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | Dublin 2 (City Centre) | $2,500/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 3 | Dublin 6 (Ranelagh) | $2,300/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 4 | Blackrock | $2,300/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 5 | Howth | $2,240/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 6 | Dún Laoghaire | $2,200/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 7 | Dublin 8 (Portobello) | $2,160/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 8 | Dublin 1 (North City) | $2,160/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 9 | Rathmines | $2,100/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 10 | Dublin 3 (Clontarf) | $2,100/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 11 | Clontarf | $2,040/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Stillorgan | $2,040/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 13 | Dublin 7 (Phibsborough) | $1,960/mo | 0.98x | -2% |
| 14 | Dublin 9 (Griffith Avenue) | $1,900/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 15 | Drumcondra | $1,840/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 16 | Sandyford | $1,800/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 17 | Swords | $1,560/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 18 | Tallaght | $1,500/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 19 | Lucan | $1,500/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $2,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Dublin is Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $2,600/month — 30% above the city average.
Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge) is approximately 30% more expensive than the Dublin average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,600/mo vs $2,000/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Dublin, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.