33Rooms available
Coleman Court
0.3 mi from centre15 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
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From
£220.32/week
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Student accommodation in Cork
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£220.32/week
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6 stays in Cork
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6 places in Cork
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38Rooms available
Melbourn Point
1.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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Rooms available
From
€291/week
25Rooms available
Canvas Copley Court
1.6 mi from centre4 room types
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- Gym
- Study space
- Communal lounge
- Outdoor space
Rooms available
From
€293,32/week
50Rooms available
Lee Point
0.1 mi from centreRooms on request
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Rooms available
From
€308/week
36Rooms available
Amnis House
0.3 mi from centreRooms on request
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Rooms available
From
€310/week
52Rooms available
Yugo Bottleworks
1.1 mi from centreRooms on request
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Rooms available
From
€334/week
About Cork
Why students choose Cork
Cork's city centre is an island. The River Lee splits above the city and rejoins below it, so the main streets sit on a flat strip between two channels with bridges at both ends, and the land rises steeply on either side. University College Cork is immediately west along the Western Road where the river divides, and Munster Technological University is further out at Bishopstown. That layout is why Cork walks easily along its length and awkwardly across it.
The Western Road and College Road are as close to UCC as it is possible to live, and they hold a great deal of the city's student housing along with most of the purpose-built blocks. Bishopstown and Wilton sit west around the MTU campus and the hospital, suburban and cheaper, with frequent buses in. The city centre between the channels gives you the shops, the English Market and the bars, with flats above them and a short walk to UCC. Sunday's Well and Shandon climb the north slope, older and steeper, with good views and lower rents. Ballintemple and Blackrock are east along the river, residential and quiet, with the greenway path into town. Douglas is south, further out and well served by bus.
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Residence, shared house or studio in Cork?
Managed student residences provide furnished rooms and predictable facilities, while shared houses and apartments around UCC, Sunday's Well and the centre offer more independence. MTU students need to check the western campus routes.
Cork is hilly and the rental market is tight. Test the daily walk or bus and verify heating, bills, furniture and contract dates before paying.
What should you confirm before booking in Cork?
MoJO currently lists 6 Cork student stays, with published prices from £220.32/week. Compare total contract rent, included bills, deposit, payment dates and travel to your exact campus. The advertised weekly or monthly figure does not show the full commitment.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. For a shared home, check the inventory, repairs, liability terms and how any deposit is protected or handled.
Top Cork universities and campus links
Cork's student population is anchored by University College Cork and Munster Technological University. When choosing student accommodation in Cork, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Cork property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Cork
The best areas for student accommodation in Cork include Western Road and College Road, City centre and the island, Bishopstown and Wilton, Sunday's Well and Shandon, and Ballintemple and Blackrock. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Cork, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Cork
The cost of student accommodation in Cork typically starts from £220.32/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Cork typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Cork rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Paris and Dublin: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Ireland universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Universities in Cork
- University College Cork
- Munster Technological University
Popular neighbourhoods
- Western Road and College Road
- City centre and the island
- Bishopstown and Wilton
- Sunday's Well and Shandon
- Ballintemple and Blackrock
- Douglas
Getting around
Bus Éireann runs the city services and the 205 and 208 along the Western Road and out to Bishopstown are the routes most students use, with a Leap card for the fares. The city centre is compact and walkable along its length, but the north and south slopes are genuinely steep, so a flat-looking map is misleading. Kent Station is east of the centre, with Dublin about two and a half hours and the commuter line out to Cobh and Midleton. The Marina and Blackrock greenway is the pleasant traffic-free cycle, and Cork is small enough that a bike works well on the flat and poorly on the hills.
Frequently asked questions
- Prices in Cork typically start from £220.32/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Cork accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 6 Cork properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Cork commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Cork PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.