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Where to rent in dublin?

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  • 31-08-2013 11:33pm
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    ladd19
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    Hi - complete newbie to Dublin. Only been to Dublin a few times. Got transferred from work and going to be situated in ballsbridge. Where is there a nice area to rent around here? Not too far and not too expensive.


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    Idbatterim
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    ballsbridge, ranelagh...


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    Scortho
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    Define expensive?
    Define not to far away?

    A nice area. Everywhere really around there.
    However you are going to be living in what is Ireland's most exclusive postcode if you go for the d4 area. As a result you'll pay through the roof for anything.


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    bnt
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    Try looking up the Dodder too: Milltown, Dalkey, even Dundrum if you don't mind a walk. You've picked a difficult time of year, though, what with UCD attracting students to the area. :o

    From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch’.

    — Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut



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    ladd19
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    Well I don't mind a commute, so anywhere near the luas line will do. How far would dundrum be from ballsbridge?


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    camphor
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    Ballsbridge is quite a distance from the Luas line. try along the Dart line. sandymount, Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown. Dun Laoghaire, and Sandycove/Glenageary are all good areas.


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    ladd19
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    How about Dromcondra? Rent seems reasonable.


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    Scortho
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    ladd19 wrote: »
    How about Dromcondra? Rent seems reasonable.

    You said close to ballsbridge. Hence everyone suggests areas around there.

    Drumcondra is fine. Some places are rough, but in general it's grand.
    It's no ballsbridge though.


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    Idbatterim
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    do you drive op? also are you looking to share / what is your budget?


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    ladd19
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    Idbatterim wrote: »
    do you drive op? also are you looking to share / what is your budget?

    I drive but prefer to leave my car in cork for the time being till I get used to Dublin. Yes I'd be looking to share, my budget would be about 600e.


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    Idbatterim
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    you could also add donnybrook as another potential area...


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    jeepers101
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    What about a studio?

    http://www.daft.ie/searchrental.daft?id=1377123


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    Mr. Loverman
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    Anywhere on the Dart line. The city centre stops can sometimes be a bit slow (due to commuter trains, etc.) so your journey will be easier if you pick somewhere on the South Side.

    What is your rent budget?


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    Pawwed Rig
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    You should be able to get a houseshare for €600 per month in Ballsbridge. Bear in mind parking spaces do not always come with a property.


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    Marcusm
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    bnt wrote: »
    Try looking up the Dodder too: Milltown, Dalkey, even Dundrum if you don't mind a walk. You've picked a difficult time of year, though, what with UCD attracting students to the area. :o

    Is Dalkey on the Dodder? That's a new one on me. Other than for priceyness, it might be a good choice for the OP as he could use the Dart.


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    bnt
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    Marcusm wrote: »
    Is Dalkey on the Dodder? That's a new one on me. Other than for priceyness, it might be a good choice for the OP as he could use the Dart.
    Dalkey, Dartry ... these place names all sound alike to me ... :o

    From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch’.

    — Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut



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    Mr. Incognito
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    I am Killarney originally. Rathmines or Ranelagh are nicest areas. All amenities and walking distance to Ballsbridge. Ballsbridge itself is kinda sparce.


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