# Determine your budget | Accommodation | Moving to Ireland > When renting accommodation in Ireland, it's important to be prepared for a few upfront costs. Here are a few key things to keep in mind: Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/determine-your-budget/ Accommodation · Step 2 of 12 # Determine your budget 1 min read · Updated 13 September 2026 When renting accommodation in Ireland, it's important to be prepared for a few upfront costs. Here are a few key things to keep in mind: **Rent:** Rent is usually paid on a monthly basis, and you'll need to pay your first month's rent upfront. Be sure to budget accordingly and have enough funds available. **Deposit:** You'll likely be required to pay a deposit before moving in, which is typically equivalent to one or two months' worth of rent. Make sure you have enough funds to cover this expense. **Utilities:** As a tenant, you'll typically be responsible for paying utilities such as electricity, gas, and water. Make sure to factor this into your budget when deciding how much rent you can afford to pay. Some rental properties may include a fixed amount for utilities in the monthly rent, while others may require you to set up and pay for these services yourself. ![](https://www.movingtoireland.co/apple-touch-icon.png) You have read 17% of this guide ## Keep reading in the Moving to Ireland app The rest of **Determine your budget** — about 1 minute more — is in the app, free to download, alongside 98 other guides and a checklist built around your own move. [Download free on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) iPhone and iPad · no account needed ## More on accommodation [All 12 guides in this section](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/) - ### [How to rent accommodation in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/how-to-rent-accommodation-in-ireland/) Renting accommodation in Ireland can be a challenging process, but with the right tips, you can make it a smooth experience. Whether you're a student, a… 2 min read - ### [Research the area you want to live in](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/research-the-area-you-want-to-live-in/) Before making any decisions on where to live in Ireland, it is crucial to conduct thorough research on the areas you're interested in. Take the time to… 1 min read - ### [Accommodation searching](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/accommodation-searching/) When looking for a rental property in Ireland, you have the option of working with a property manager or the owner directly. To view a potential… 2 min read - ### [Contact a letting agency](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/contact-a-letting-agency/) If you are having difficulty finding a suitable property, take the hassle out of your property search by reaching out to a professional letting agent… 1 min read Keep going ## Get the full housing roadmap in the app Moving to Ireland turns 99 guides into a personal checklist. Tell it your passport, whether you have moved yet, and who is coming with you, and it lays out every step in order — from the visa to the bins. - Step-by-step checklist - Tailored to your passport - Pre-move & post-move - Family & pet sections [![Download Moving to Ireland on the App Store](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-store-badge.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) ★★★★★ 4.9 on the App Store [![Expats who settled in Ireland, two five-star App Store reviews, and the Moving to Ireland app showing its relocation checklist](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-social-proof.webp)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261)