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.
IADT Accommodation Guide 2026Frequently 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.