Accommodation / Housing

Estimated Costs for Accommodation/Housing

Typical Monthly Costs per Type of Accommodation
Typical accommodation rates range from approximately €650–€1,200 per month.

• Student Residence / Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA): €650–€1,200+. Private or shared rooms with communal kitchens are available. Rates vary by room type and facilities. PBSAs typically advertise rates per week. Contracts typically run 39–51 weeks, while the ACD academic year is about 36 weeks.

• Private Shared Apartment or Room: €600–€1,200. Costs vary by location and property type. Shared rooms may start from €600 per month, though students should budget for higher rates, particularly in central areas.

• Private Studio or One-Bedroom Apartment: €1,400–€2,000+ (central areas).

Securing Housing
Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. We offer a list of recommended housing providers below and can provide guidance or feedback on specific areas or locations students are considering.

Our experienced student support staff understands that each student has different housing needs. With attention devoted to the experience, we will work with students to consider several living options that provide multicultural social experiences, familiar comforts, independence, or anything in between. Contact us at info@iamu.edu with any questions.

• Canvas https://www.canvas-world.com/en/locations/ireland/dublin/

• Mayor Square

• Point Campus

• Mezzino https://www.mezzino.com/location/dublin/

• LIV Student https://livstudent.com/dublin/

• Fresh Student Living (Highlight Parkgate Location) https://www.thisisfresh.com/student

• ISA Apartments, Residences, & Host Families https://isaccommodation.com/

• Uniplaces https://www.uniplaces.com/ and https://www.uniplaces.com/residences

Uniplaces & Uniresidences are happy to help you find the ideal private accommodation or the perfect room in a student residence! Take advantage of a fantastic 50% discount on the service fees by using the ACD promo code DUBLINAMERICAN50! For more information, please feel free to contact them on WhatsApp at +351912327259.

• Host Family Dublin https://hostfamilydublinireland.ie and click on Individual Bookings.

If you are looking for clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodation in Dublin, HFD’s homestay services offer a safe and welcoming option, perfect for students coming to Ireland to study.

Why choose to live with a host family?
You will have a safe and supportive environment while you settle into a new country. They have a variety of hosts with diverse home styles and locations in and around Ireland’s cities and towns.

How to Register:
1. Complete the simple online Individual Booking form
2. Use the code HIB#0409 when filling out the individual booking form.
3. Receive a tailored quotation for your requested dates.

Booking Made Easy:
Once you’re happy with the quotation, secure your stay by paying a booking deposit. They will match you with one of their wonderful hosts. You will settle the remaining balance at least 14 days before arrival.

• HEYDAY Orla Living – Carman’s Hall https://orla-student.com/ireland/dublin/heyday/

• Spot-A-Home https://www.spotahome.com – the ACD Promo Code for 25% off reservation fee is ACDD25

If you want to use Spot-A-Home’s personal service in your accommodation search, you can email partners@spotahome.com and include the following information:
Number of people
Check-in/out dates
City/Country
Preferred location
Budget
Type of accommodation (room, studio, apt)
Any additional info

Daft has a student-specific section on their website which is very useful for narrowing down the search options. It can be found at http://www.daft.ie/student-accommodation/ and they also release a report that will help you get an idea about current pricing and what you should be paying.

You can also search the following websites:

• https://www.rent.ie//
• https://www.homelocators.ie/

Please be aware of possible scams when searching the links above. Read the guidance on the Daft website to be aware of the types of scams out there https://support.daft.ie/hc/en-ie/articles/360003988977-Safety-Online

Getting to American College Dublin
There are many public transport options for traveling to ACD from anywhere in Dublin and the surrounding areas.

Address
American College Dublin
1 Merrion Square
Dublin D02 NH98

We are located within easy reach of the LUAS (Dublin’s tram service) and the DART (Dublin’s suburban rail network), and are well served by multiple Dublin Bus routes.

You can use Google Maps to check the distance and travel time from your accommodation to the College.

Transport Information and Routes

• Dublin Bus – www.dublinbus.ie

• Offers extensive connections across the city, including routes to areas such as Smithfield, Castleknock, Blanchardstown, Dundrum, Lucan and dozens more areas.

• Irish Rail – www.irishrail.ie

• DART – Serves areas north of Dublin city centre such as Clontarf, Killester, Harmonstown, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Sutton, Howth and Malahide. And areas south of Dublin city centre, such as Sandymount, Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown and Dun Laoghaire. The nearest DART station to ACD is Pearse Street.

• LUAS tram – www.luas.ie

• Dublin’s tram system consists of two lines, (Red and Green). The nearest stop to ACD is Dawson’s Street on the Green Line, located about a 5-minute walk from the college. You can find the areas that both lines service on the LUAS website above.

If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the admissions office directly at info@iamu.edu