At a glance
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) nearby
| Block | Provider | To campus | Price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmount Student Village | Private — short walk to campus | Short walk to the Athlone campus | €725–€795/month (€3,375–€3,580/sem), all bills included | Academic year |
Wellmount includes all bills (heat/electric, water, WiFi, refuse, nightly security) with a €500 deposit; it's fully booked for 2026/27, with the waitlist reopening on CAO-offer day if rooms free up. Glen Abhainn's site is stale and shows no prices — contact them for 2026/27 rates.
Contact the provider for current rates
These providers haven't published confirmed 2026/27 prices yet, so we don't list a figure — a wrong rent is worse than none. Contact them directly for current rates, deposit and booking terms.
Glen Abhainn Village
Private (96 gated apartments) · 350 m to the campus gates
Digs & rent-a-room near TUS Athlone
TUS houses students through the SU's Tussu portal (individual landlord listings, SU-approved) rather than owning beds, and digs are a strong, cheap option in Athlone.
See our guides to student grants & costs and how to apply.
Private rentals & house shares
Athlone's private market is affordable and mostly within walking or short cycling distance of campus. Search the portals and view before paying.
Never pay a deposit before viewing — read how to avoid rental scams.
How to get to TUS Athlone
Athlone is compact and walkable, with town buses and a midlands rail hub. A Student Leap Card gives roughly 50% off; the Dublin fare cap does not apply.
Application timeline for 2026 entry
- 1Spring 2026 — Wellmount took 2026/27 bookings (now full; waitlist closed).
- 2Spring–summer 2026 — Use Tussu for digs/private rooms; contact Glen Abhainn.
- 321 Aug 2026 — Leaving Cert results.
- 426 Aug 2026 — CAO Round 1 offers; Wellmount waitlist may reopen if rooms free.
Tips & pitfalls
- Wellmount includes all bills in the rent — a genuine advantage, but it's full for 2026/27.
- First-years can cancel Wellmount by 5pm on CAO Round 1 day for a deposit refund less €100.
- Glen Abhainn publishes no current rates — contact them directly.
- Tussu is the SU-approved portal for digs and private rooms — start there.
Read our latest 2026 guide
TUS Athlone accommodation for 2026 — Wellmount Student Village, the Tussu digs portal, and why the big villages fill by April.
How to Find Student Accommodation in Athlone (TUS, 2026)Frequently asked questions
Does TUS Athlone have on-campus accommodation?
No — TUS owns no residences and houses students through the SU's Tussu portal. The main purpose-built option is the private Wellmount Student Village, with Glen Abhainn Village nearby, plus digs and private rentals.
How much is student accommodation in Athlone?
Wellmount runs €725–€795/month (about €3,375–€3,580 per semester) with all bills included. Glen Abhainn doesn't publish rates — contact them.
How do I book Wellmount Student Village?
Wellmount is first-come and fully booked for 2026/27 with a closed waitlist; it may reopen on CAO-offer day if rooms free up. Use Tussu for digs as a backup.
What's the cheapest option in Athlone?
Digs and shared private rentals through Tussu are usually the cheapest routes.
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Last updated: June 2026 · Researched against official TUS Athlone, SUSI, Revenue and RTB sources. Prices and dates change each cycle — always confirm on the college's own page before paying. Back to all university accommodation guides.