Rent affordability · Dublin
Can I afford €1,200/month rent in Dublin?
€1,200/month puts you in the top 89% of renters in Dublin by rent amount — €600 below the city median (€1,800).
Salary you need to afford this
Based on gross annual salary. The 30% rule (manageable threshold) is the most widely used benchmark — it means €1,200/month consumes exactly 30% of your monthly income.
How this compares in Dublin
€1,200
Budget rent
P10
€1,800
Typical rent
median
€2,800
High-end rent
P90
People in Dublin typically spend 26–52% of their gross income on rent. The median renter spends 38%.
Data confidence: medium · RTB Rent Index Q4 2024 (ESRI): 1-bed Dublin avg new tenancy €1,501/month; overall Dublin avg €2,117 · 2024
Frequently asked questions
Can I afford €1,200/month rent in Dublin?
Whether you can afford €1,200/month in Dublin depends on your salary. At the standard 30% rule, you need at least €48,000/year gross. At a stricter 25% threshold, you need €57,600/year. €1,200/month is below the city median — 11% of renters in Dublin pay less.
What salary do I need to afford €1,200 rent in Dublin?
To afford €1,200/month without spending more than 30% of gross income on rent, you need at least €48,000/year. For a more comfortable 25% target, the threshold rises to €57,600/year. At 35% — considered financially stretched — the minimum falls to €41,143/year.
Is €1,200/month rent expensive in Dublin?
€1,200/month is €600 below the city median. 11% of renters in Dublin pay less than this amount. Rent across Dublin ranges from roughly €1,200 (cheapest 10%) to €2,800 (top 10%).
Other rent amounts in Dublin