Renting in Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane: prices, commute, vibe, and who it suits
Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane is mid-market for Dublin and better suited to renters who want good value relative to distance from the centre and practical bus access. Expect EUR 1,400 to EUR 1,900 for a one-bed and EUR 1,800 to EUR 2,400 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 5 / Raheny & Artane
- St Anne's Park (north) gives the area a practical anchor instead of it being just another postcode label.
- The area attracts families, commuters, retirees because it pairs good value relative to distance from the centre and practical bus access with a mid-market for Dublin price tier.
- For renters comparing multiple Dublin districts, Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane is most compelling when dart raheny/harmonstown/killester, dublin bus fit the routines you actually have.
What your budget gets you
One-beds usually fall around EUR 1,400 to EUR 1,900 and two-beds around EUR 1,800 to EUR 2,400. That puts Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane in the mid-market for Dublin bracket, so value depends on whether you will actually use its commute and lifestyle strengths.
Typical 1-bed
€1,400
up to €1,900
Typical 2-bed
€1,800
up to €2,400
Commute and transport reality
DART Raheny/Harmonstown/Killester, Dublin Bus
Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane leans on DART Raheny/Harmonstown/Killester, Dublin Bus. 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 5 / Raheny & Artane suits
Families
usually appeals when schools, parks, and everyday convenience matter more than nightlife or a ten-minute walk to the office.
Commuters
rewards renters who are realistic about route quality and want to trade a longer trip for lower monthly rent or more space.
Retirees
Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane suits renters who value st anne's park (north) and good value relative to distance from the centre and practical bus access.
Tradeoffs and watchouts
- The area competes on good value relative to distance from the centre and practical bus access, so listings that price themselves honestly do not usually last long.
- Exact micro-location matters because Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane can feel very different depending on distance to DART Raheny/Harmonstown/Killester.
- Rent only makes sense if you will actually use the upsides: St Anne's Park (north) and Raheny village.
Nearby alternatives
If Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane 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 5 / Raheny & Artane
Common renter questions about Dublin 5 / Raheny & Artane, including who it suits, budget reality, and when nearby alternatives make more sense.