At a glance
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) nearby
| Block | Provider | To campus | Price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aparto Beckett House | aparto (city centre) | City-centre; long commute to IADT | from €267/week incl. WiFi, contents insurance & all bills | Academic year |
IADT students who want PBSA generally use Dublin city-centre blocks, which means a long commute. aparto Beckett House (394 beds, en-suite tiers, 11-min walk to Connolly) publishes "from €267/week" including WiFi, contents insurance and all bills. Yugo's Dublin blocks don't publish IADT-specific 2026/27 figures — contact them.
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.
Yugo Dominick Place / Ardcairn / Highfield Park
Yugo (Dublin) · City-centre/northside; long commute to IADT
Digs & rent-a-room near IADT
Digs in the Dún Laoghaire / south Dublin suburbs are the sweet spot for IADT — close to campus and far cheaper than city PBSA. Register on the IADT StudentPad.
See our guides to student grants & costs and how to apply.
Private rentals & house shares
IADT students cluster in Dún Laoghaire, Glasthule, Sallynoggin, Monkstown and Blackrock — close to campus and on the DART line. Search the portals and never pay before viewing.
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How to get to IADT
The campus is about 3 km from Dún Laoghaire DART, connected by the E2/L27 bus. IADT is inside the Dublin Leap-cap zone, so the €3/day, €12/week cap applies — making commuting genuinely viable.
Application timeline for 2026 entry
- 1Rolling — Register on the IADT StudentPad for digs and listings.
- 2Before 1 May 2026 — Some Dublin PBSA blocks have free-cancellation deadlines — secure early if using PBSA.
- 321 Aug 2026 — Leaving Cert results.
- 426 Aug 2026 — CAO Round 1 offers.
Tips & pitfalls
- IADT has no on-campus beds — digs in the south Dublin suburbs are the sweet spot.
- City-centre PBSA means a long commute to Dún Laoghaire — weigh it carefully.
- IADT is in the Dublin €3/€12 Leap-cap zone, so commuting by DART/bus is genuinely cheap.
- aparto Beckett House includes bills and contents insurance in its €267/week headline rate.
Read our latest 2026 guide
IADT Dún Laoghaire accommodation for 2026 — no campus halls, why digs in the suburbs win, and how the DART and Leap fare cap work in your favour.
How to Find Student Accommodation at IADT, Dún Laoghaire (2026)Frequently asked questions
Does IADT have on-campus accommodation?
No — IADT states it has no on-campus accommodation. Digs in the surrounding south Dublin suburbs are the sweet spot, with Dublin city-centre PBSA an option (but a long commute).
How much is accommodation near IADT?
Digs in the suburbs are the cheapest route. If you want PBSA, aparto Beckett House runs from €267/week including bills and contents insurance, though it's city-centre with a long commute.
Can I commute to IADT?
Yes — the campus is about 3 km from Dún Laoghaire DART (E2/L27 bus), and IADT is in the Dublin €3/€12 Leap-cap zone, so commuting is viable and cheap.
What's the cheapest option for IADT?
Digs in the Dún Laoghaire area, or commuting on the DART with a Student Leap Card, are usually the cheapest routes.
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Last updated: June 2026 · Researched against official IADT, 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.