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.
TUS Athlone Accommodation Guide 2026Frequently 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.