Cost Rental

What is Cost Rental?

Cost Rental is a new form of long-term, sustainable home rental which is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage. 

Cost Rental is not-for-profit housing where the rent you pay covers the cost of the construction, management, and maintenance of your new home. Cost Rental offers you a long-term, secure tenancy that is more affordable. 

At Tuath, we have delivered over 1,000 Cost Rental homes to date and we have managed to achieve rents that start at 25% below the average local area rent.  

For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit our FAQ below.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for our Cost Rental properties, you need to be able to prove the following: 

  • Your net household income is below €66,000 per annum for Dublin or less than €59,000 for elsewhere in the country 
  • You are not in receipt of any social housing supports 
  • You do not own a property 
  • Your household size matches the size of the property advertised 
  • You can afford to pay the rent for the home 
  • Your household has only entered one application for a specific cost rental property 

  

Terms and conditions for Cost Rental housing in Ireland follow those set out in the Affordable Housing Act, 2021. 

Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of finished homes.

Tuath Cost Rental Homes

Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork

Maple Woods is located in the well-established community of Midleton in Co. Cork, offering ease of access to the town and to wider South East Cork and its variety of amenities, including schools, retail, sports clubs and areas of natural interest.

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Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork
Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork
Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork
Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork
Maple Woods, Midleton, Cork

Unit Types:

  • 2 Bedroom House - Rent: €1250 per month

  • 3 Bedroom House - Rent: €1450 per month

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Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin

Apply now for a one or two-bedroom home at Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin!

Tuath Housing is pleased to introduce modern, A-rated Cost Rental homes at Swiftbanks, a vibrant new community on Mill Road, Saggart, close to excellent local amenities and transport links to Dublin city. Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Saggart is a well-connected new community with a mix of local charm and modern convenience. 

Just a short stroll from Saggart village, residents have cafés, restaurants, and everyday essentials close at hand, while Citywest Shopping Centre is only minutes away for a wider choice of retail. These Cost Rental homes are A-rated and fitted with flooring, white goods and blinds. 

A deposit is required up front to secure tenancy.

Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin
Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin
Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin
Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Co. Dublin

Unit Types:

  • 1 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1375 per month

  • 2 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1650 per month

  • 1 Bedroom Duplex - Rent: €1400 per month

  • 2 Bedroom Duplex - Rent: €1650 per month

  • 2 Bedroom House - Rent: €1699 per month

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Rath Rua, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Tuath Housing is pleased to introduce modern, A-rated Cost Rental homes at Rath Rua, a vibrant new community only a stone’s throw from the vibrant town of Portlaoise, County Laois, close to excellent local amenities and transport links to Dublin and Kildare.

Conveniently located in Portlaoise, Rath Rua is close to a wide array of amenities, from shopping and dining to sports and social events for all ages. Rath Rua keeps you connected, ideally situated just a short drive from Dublin and Kildare, with quick access to the M7, N80, and N77 road networks. These Cost Rental homes are A-rated and fitted with flooring, white goods and blinds. 

A deposit is required up front to secure tenancy.

Rath Rua, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Rath Rua, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Rath Rua, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Rath Rua, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Unit Types:

  • 2 Bedroom House - Rent: €1105 per month

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Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Apply now for a two-bedroom mid-terraced home at Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath!

Tuath Housing is pleased to introduce modern, A-rated Cost Rental homes at Greville park, a vibrant new community only a stone’s throw from the vibrant town of Mullingar, County Westmeath, close to excellent local amenities and transport links to Dublin. 

Conveniently located near walking distance of Mullingar Town Centre, Greville Park is close to a wide array of amenities, from local shopping and leisure choices, as well as inviting coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Greville Park keeps you connected, ideally and with the M6 accessible in under 17 minutes, motorists can reach Dublin in an hour and Galway in 90 minutes. These Cost Rental homes are A-rated and fitted with flooring, white goods and blinds.  

A deposit is required up front to secure tenancy. 

Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Greville Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Unit Types:

  • 2 Bedroom House - Rent: €1095 per month

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Montpelier, Dublin 7

Tuath Housing is pleased to introduce 264 new Cost Rental homes at Montpelier in Dublin 7.   

These A-rated homes, finished to excellent standard, offer one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments close to the heart of Ireland’s capital. With a variety of educational institutions like TU Dublin (Grangegorman), sports facilities like local St. Brendan’s GAA club and areas of recreation and interest like Dublin Zoo and Collins Barracks within each, Montpelier offers residents a rich network of existing amenities and ongoing regeneration.   

These well-connected Cost Rental homes, just minutes from Dubin City Centre, the Phoenix Park, Heuston Station and Stoneybatter, are anticipated to become available in late 2026.

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Montpelier, Dublin 7

Unit Types:

  • 1 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1490 per month

  • 2 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1695 per month

  • 3 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1895 per month

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Niven Oaks, Northwood, Santry

Tuath Housing is pleased to present 98 Cost Rental homes at Niven Oaks in Northwood Santry. Built to Passive House standard, these rated one- and two-bedroom homes offer substantial energy cost savings to residents.

 These BER ‘A’ rated homes have high performance windows, airtightness and heat recovery. Niven Oaks is a well-connected community with a variety of amenities, including access to local green spaces. Dublin City Centre is just 8km away, with a nearby bus connection to the city. Northwood is near the R108, N1 and M50 and just 4km from the Ballymun interchange.

Niven Oaks, Northwood, Santry
Niven Oaks, Northwood, Santry
Niven Oaks, Northwood, Santry

Unit Types:

  • 1 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1350 per month

  • 2 Bedroom Apartment - Rent: €1585 per month

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Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on cost rental, please visit our frequently asked questions page.

This new housing tenure offers a long-term, secure rental option that will contribute to the development of a healthy housing market in Ireland. The rent is based on the cost of building, managing and maintaining the homes which means it is an affordable housing option.

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  • This new housing tenure offers a long-term, secure rental option that will contribute to the development of a healthy housing market in Ireland. The rent is based on the cost of building, managing and maintaining the homes which means it is an affordable housing option.

  • All Cost Rental rents are set at a minimum level of 25% below the market rents in the area where the scheme is located.