Student Housing in Cork

In this multicultural city in the province of Munster, the student atmosphere is very lively. You will be able to find leisure offers for all tastes, from parties on any day of the week, to nearby nature, through art galleries, cinemas and theatre. In addition, here you will be able to enjoy a great variety of different sports to practice and delicious gastronomy to taste.

If you are looking for student accommodation in Cork, you have to know that it is usually a complicated task. Prices are generally expensive and demand is very high as the beginning of classes gets closer. For this reason, we recommend that you start the search in advance and that you do it in the Erasmus Play comparator. There you will be able to see the offer of all verified apartments and rooms from various online platforms and websites. You will surely find the ideal accommodation for you and, when you do, you will be able to book that accommodation 100% online with total security!

Student apartments for rent in Cork 

The cost of living in Cork is usually high, and this also applies to the price of accommodation. In this Irish city, the monthly rent for an entire flat can be very expensive. You will be able to choose between a studio flat or between the number of rooms you want the apartment to have, if you want to rent one to share with friends or other students and thus save on rent.

However, if you prefer to have an entire place for yourself, don't worry, from Erasmus Play we provide you with a tool to make your search easier. In the housing search engine, you will find verified options, with the possibility to filter by the characteristics they present and also determine your monthly budget.

Student room for rent in Cork 

This option is usually the most chosen as accommodation for Erasmus international students in Cork. Sharing a flat with colleagues will allow you to save enormously on the fixed cost of rent and utility bills for electricity, water, internet, etc. Also, it is always fun to share the experience with other people.

Make sure you read the conditions for each apartment well, look at the pictures in detail since some rooms have more than one bed and the price shown is the total for each person.

Student accommodation in Cork 

We inform you on the most chosen areas of the city by students to find accommodation, both for being close to leisure sites and for its easy access to universities:

Apartments for rent in Cork Center 

The centre of Cork is a good area to find accommodation since there are several of the most popular leisure places for students. In addition, from this neighbourhood, there is a good connection by public transport with universities and other cities. Of course, keep in mind that here the rental price may be a little higher than in neighbourhoods a little further away.

Apartments in South Gate and Evergreen 

These two areas are located south of central Cork, across a branch of the River Lee. For this reason, it is very close to several places of interest and here you will also find bars, restaurants and leisure places chosen by the students to hang out.

Rooms for Rent in Bishopstown 

The Bishopstown neighbourhood tends to host many students every year, as it is close to two of the most important universities in the Irish city. It has a very good public transport connection, in fact, in about 15 minutes you can reach the centre of Cork.

Erasmus accommodation near Cork universities 

The following are the most chosen universities by Erasmus students in the Irish city:

University College Cork (UCC) 

The campus of this institution is located on the banks of a branch of the river Lee, west of the city centre, which can be reached in less than 20 minutes on foot. To stay close to the UCC you can look for accommodation in neighbourhoods like Gillabbey or Glasheen. You can also check out this article we wrote about it, so you can find your ideal housing close to UCC. Besides, here you can read more about its schools and departments.

Munster University of Technology 

This university has different faculties, including the well-known Cork Institution of Technology (CIT). The main campus, where most of the faculties teach, is located in the Bishopstown neighbourhood, in the suburbs of Cork. From the city centre, you have about 20 minutes by public transport to reach the institution, but you can also find accommodation in the Bishopstown neighbourhood.

University residence in Cork

In this Irish city, there are some student residences that you can consider when looking for accommodation. In them, you can choose apartments with several rooms, and these can be individual or shared. Each floor usually has a kitchen, shared bathrooms and basic appliances, and in the residences, you will also find shared rooms and washing machines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cork