Rents and the income you'd need
Rent can't be more than 35% of your household's income after tax. This is the lowest yearly income that clears that rule for each home.
| Home | Rent per month | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | €1,395 | €47,829 |
| 2 bed | €1,520 | €52,115 |
Your income also has to be under €59,000 for Cork. Full eligibility rules.
Get ready before you apply
- Work out your household's income after tax for the year, and how you got the number.
- Gather recent payslips, bank statements and a landlord or employer reference.
- Apply only for home sizes your household fits, once per size.
- If you're picked, you may have as little as 72 hours to upload everything.
Each provider sets its own rules. The official listing has the final word.
Cost rental open elsewhere
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Closes 14:00
Bennetstown
Dunboyne, Co. Meath
- 2 bed
- €1,495
Closes tomorrow Apply -
Closes 12:00
Cookstown Gateway
Cookstown, Dublin 24
- Studio
- €1,017
- 1 bed
- €1,250
- 2 bed
- €1,529
Closes tomorrow Apply -
Closes 14:00
Furzefield
Swords, Co. Dublin
- 1 bed
- €1,395
- 2 bed
- €1,650
2 days left Apply -
Closes
Woodbrook
Shankill, Dublin 18
- 1 bed
- €1,495
- 2 bed
- €1,665
6 days left Apply -
Closes 14:00
Kilcarbery Grange
Clondalkin, Dublin 22
- 3 bed
- €1,799
7 days left Apply -
Closes 14:00
Whitehaven
Northwood, Santry, Co. Dublin
- 2 bed
- €1,697
7 days left Apply
Guides
Cost rental in Cork: rents, schemes and who qualifies
11 cost rental developments in Cork since 2023, from Cork City to Bantry, with starting rents from €710 to €1,500. What's open now and the income you'd need.
Cost rental schemes open in Ireland: October 2026
Six cost rental schemes are open or opening this month, with rents from €1,017. Closing dates, rents and the income each one needs.
Cost rental income limits, explained with real rents
The €66,000 and €59,000 limits, the 35% rule, and the income you'd need for rents listed in October 2026.
Horgan's Quay: common questions
When do applications for Horgan's Quay open?
Horgan's Quay has been announced but applications haven't opened yet. Check the official listing for the final word.
How much is the rent at Horgan's Quay?
Rents at Horgan's Quay are 1 bed: €1,395; 2 bed: €1,520 a month.
Who can apply for Horgan's Quay?
Your household's income after tax has to be under €59,000 a year for Cork, and the rent can't be more than 35% of it, so even the cheapest home here needs about €47,829 a year. You can't be getting HAP or Rent Supplement, or own a home. Check your income.
How are the homes given out?
Each scheme takes applications for a set window, often one to four weeks. The LDA then picks eligible applicants at random by lottery, so applying on the last day gives you the same chance as applying on the first. Other providers publish their own rules on each listing.
Where do I apply for Horgan's Quay?
Only on the official listing (Land Development Agency). Cost Rental Watch doesn't take applications, and you never pay a fee to apply. Go to the official listing.
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