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ⓘ September 2026 leases are not yet widely posted (landlords typically list 4–8 weeks out). All listings below are currently active and may be available in September — contact each landlord to confirm. Live search links below always show real-time results.
Live Search Links
These links always show real-time current listings — use them to supplement the curated list below:
Salthill
Lower Salthill Road, Salthill
€1,350/mo
Features: recently refurbished, kitchen/diner, 10 min walk to city centre & university/hospital · View listing
Salthill, Salthill, Co. Galway
€1,800/mo
Features: ground floor, private entrance, open plan kitchen/living, parking, washer/dryer, heating & refuse included · View listing
Shangort Road, Knocknacarra, Kingston (Salthill area)
€1,499/mo
Features: newly renovated, furnished, washer/dryer, parking · View listing · WCPM
Ardoon, Upper Salthill, Galway City Centre
€2,300/mo
Features: open fire, storage heating, parking included, walking distance to city centre & promenade · View listing
Seagrove Court, Salthill
€2,450/mo
Features: balcony overlooking Galway Bay, washer/dryer, dishwasher · View listing · M&C Galway Lettings
Newcastle
Newcastle Road, Newcastle
€925/mo
Features: private parking, washer/dryer, microwave, refuse service included · View listing · Paul (landlord)
Ardilaun Road, Newcastle
€1,450/mo
Features: double ensuite bedroom, free onsite parking · View listing
Green View House, Newcastle (Circular Road)
€2,100/mo
Features: ground floor, open plan kitchen/living, 1 parking space, electric heating · View listing · Hummingbird Property Services
1a Bushypark Lawn, Newcastle (Circular Road)
€2,000/mo
Features: newly refurbished throughout · View listing
7 University Halls, Newcastle Road
€2,400/mo
Features: directly opposite University Hospital Galway, fully furnished, dishwasher, internet · View listing · Niall Horgan
Rahoon
No studio/1-bed listings currently active in Rahoon under €1,800 — supply here skews toward larger 2–3 bed apartments and houses aimed at sharers. All 5 listings below are flagged over budget; consider Newcastle or Salthill for tighter budgets.
Pembroke Court, Rahoon (Bishop O'Donnell Road)
€2,200/mo
Features: ground floor, storage shed, built-in wardrobes, parking, walking distance to Salthill & university · View listing · John
Rockfield Park, Rahoon
€2,400/mo
Features: en-suite king room, private laundry room, car parking, close to Knocknacarra amenities · View listing
An Fanan, Letteragh Road, Rahoon
€2,750/mo
Features: new A-rated build, balcony, ensuite master, washer/dryer, secure bike storage · View listing · John McDonnell
Duplex Apartment 25, Gort Siar, Clybaun (Rahoon)
€2,500/mo
Features: duplex layout, in-built storage, near Galway West Retail Park, Aldi & Lidl · View listing · OPM Lettings
37 Maolchnoc, Galway (Rahoon/Western Distributor Rd)
€2,800/mo
Features: brand new build, A2 BER, private patio, allocated parking · View listing
Summary & Comparison
| Neighborhood | Listings Found | Price Range | Avg Distance to Campus | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salthill | 5 | €1,350 – €2,450 | ~2km (~20 min walk) | Best mix of budget options; seaside promenade location but a longer walk to campus than Newcastle. |
| Newcastle | 5 | €925 – €2,400 | ~0.6km (~8 min walk) | Closest to University of Galway & UHG; widest price range including the cheapest listing found (€925 studio). |
| Rahoon | 5 | €2,200 – €2,800 | ~2.8km (~30 min walk / short bus) | No sub-€1,800 studios or 1-beds currently active; skews toward larger shared houses/apartments. |
Newcastle offers the best combination of proximity and affordability for a single grad student, anchored by a €925 studio and a €1,450 one-bed both within a 5-minute walk of campus. Salthill has more character (seaside, promenade) and a couple of solid budget 1-bed/studio options under €1,800, but sits roughly twice as far from campus. Rahoon currently has the weakest fit for a single student on a budget — nothing under €2,200 was found active, and most units are larger 2–3 bed apartments better suited to sharers.
Next Steps
- Request video viewings for any Rahoon or Newcastle listings before travel, since several agents note "email enquiries only" or "daft enquiries only."
- Set up email alerts on Daft.ie, Rent.ie, and Property.ie for Salthill, Newcastle, and Rahoon apartments – September listings typically post 4–8 weeks ahead, so new supply should appear through late July and August.
- Prepare a deposit and first month's rent (commonly €2,000–€4,600 combined depending on the unit) and confirm whether landlords accept international bank transfers.
- Put together a reference pack: prior landlord reference, proof of income/scholarship funding, photo ID, and a short personal introduction email, since several listings request an "expression of interest" before offering a viewing.
- Contact the University of Galway Accommodation Office (accommodation@universityofgalway.ie) for verified off-campus listings and advice for international/graduate students.