Students - Searching for Private Accommodation

It is strongly recommended that off campus accommodation is inspected by students with particular regard for suitability and safety before committing to a contract or lease agreement. The university does not accept liability for accommodation  advertised on the off campus database. Please see our Off Campus Advice leaflet for more information.

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There are a number of privately run apartment complex developments located in the Castletroy area where accommodation is offered to students attending third-level colleges in the area. Each complex has its own website and is located within 20 minute walk from the main entrance of UL. Properties are managed by private management companies and rental fees are normally paid in advance of each semester. Students interested in living in an apartment complex off campus should contact the operators directly.

Off campus, student villages within walking distance of the University include: 

Note: It is important to note that University of Limerick does not have any affiliations/accreditations with any particular apartment complex off campus.

Housing off campus is found in housing estates located near to the university campus. Popular estates include:

  • College Court
  • Millford Grange
  • Oaklawns
  • The Orchards
  • Briarfield
  • Curragh Birin
  • Elm Park
  • Brú Na Grúdan
  • Golf Links Rd
  • Annacotty

In most cases, these properties are privately owned and the student deals directly with the landlord. Landlords will generally advertise through StudentPad. Other useful websites for searching for off campus accommodation include daft.ie, rent.ie and property.ie.

Usually students are required to sign a lease agreement for an academic year and are required to pay rental fees monthly. Students living in off campus accommodation are responsible for associated bills which are shared with other housemates. When planning to live off-campus, students should budget for:

  • Electricity
  • Heating oil (if applicable)
  • Weekly refuse collection
  • Bedding
  • Inventory
  • Cable TV or basic TV connection
  • TV Licence

When booking self-catering accommodation students can expect to pay a booking deposit equivalent to one month's rent. In addition, students can expect to pay an electricity bond of €150 per house and a refuse collection charge of approximately €250 per house per year in advance. These estimations will vary.

Salesian House

The Salesian Hostel is situated 3 minutes' walk from the university campus. The hostel provides male students with bed & breakfast and evening meal.

  • Accommodation available Sunday evening - Friday afternoon
  • Single rooms with wash hand basin
  • Swipe card access
  • Pool Table, Satellite TV
  • Full Year contracts only
  • To apply or enquire about fees please contact 061 330194 / 330268.

Lodgings/Digs

This accommodation provides the opportunity to live with a local family on a  5 or 7 day basis. Some renters will include meals in their pricing.

A student can expect to pay a booking deposit equivalent to one week's rent.

Students are advised to be aware of their rights when renting a room in an owner occupied house. The Citizen's Information website has relevant information.

Fill out the form to be added to our housemate database. Once you have filled out the form, your details will be uploaded to our database and you can be contacted by others who may want to search for accommodation with you. You will be able to match with other students who have similar interests and budgets as you to make it easier to find housemates for off campus properties.

On completion of the form, you will gain access to the database to search for students. Access to the form can only be granted to those with a UL email account.

Please note that entering your information grants permission for your information to be visible on the database. Only the information you enter on the form will be visible to others. Should you wish to remove or amend your information please contact accommodation@ul.ie

Landlords - do you have a property to rent?

Landlords can advertise their property for rent with the Accommodation Office.

As a landlord, you should make yourself aware of your rights and obligations. Information can be found on Citizen's Advice website.

Register your property for rent