Renting in Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot: prices, commute, vibe, and who it suits
Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot is more affordable by Dublin standards and better suited to renters who want more space or lower rent, with commute quality depending heavily on your route. Expect EUR 1,100 to EUR 1,600 for a one-bed and EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,000 for a two-bed.
Snapshot updated 2026-06-11. Rent ranges come from HomeScout's local Dublin area dataset and are intended as planning context, not live inventory claims.
Why renters choose Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot
- Phoenix Park access gives the area a practical anchor instead of it being just another postcode label.
- The area attracts families, workers, first-time renters because it pairs more space or lower rent, with commute quality depending heavily on your route with a more affordable by Dublin standards price tier.
- For renters comparing multiple Dublin districts, Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot is most compelling when dublin bus, near luas red line fit the routines you actually have.
What your budget gets you
One-beds usually fall around EUR 1,100 to EUR 1,600 and two-beds around EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,000. That puts Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot in the more affordable by Dublin standards bracket, so value depends on whether you will actually use its commute and lifestyle strengths.
Typical 1-bed
€1,100
up to €1,600
Typical 2-bed
€1,500
up to €2,000
Commute and transport reality
Dublin Bus, Near LUAS Red Line
Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot leans on Dublin Bus, Near LUAS Red Line. In practice, the area works best when those routes line up with your real commute rather than just looking good on a map.
Who Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot suits
Families
usually appeals when schools, parks, and everyday convenience matter more than nightlife or a ten-minute walk to the office.
Workers
Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot suits renters who value phoenix park access and more space or lower rent, with commute quality depending heavily on your route.
First-time renters
can be a more realistic way into the Dublin market if you need to keep costs controlled while staying connected.
Tradeoffs and watchouts
- The area competes on more space or lower rent, with commute quality depending heavily on your route, so listings that price themselves honestly do not usually last long.
- Exact micro-location matters because Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot can feel very different depending on distance to Dublin Bus.
- Rent only makes sense if you will actually use the upsides: Phoenix Park access and Cherry Orchard.
Nearby alternatives
If Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot is too expensive, too quiet, or just not quite right, these nearby tradeoff areas are usually the next shortlist.
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FAQs about renting in Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot
Common renter questions about Dublin 10 / Ballyfermot, including who it suits, budget reality, and when nearby alternatives make more sense.