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Rent in Athlone and live in the heart of Ireland

Athlone is a great place to rent a house and build a good life. Conveniently located, it is the halfway point between Dublin and Galway with excellent connectivity channels. Rent in Athlone and be in Dublin in under two hours and Galway in even less time! 

This mid-sized town of 21,000 people has the majestic river Shannon running right through giving Athlone a picturesque vista of running water and cruising boats from all directions. Athlone makes the ideal place to live if you enjoy being close to water; rent in Athlone and take full advantage of fishing, boating, kayaking and rowing.

Some other positives about renting a house in Athlone include fast internet, lots of public green space, general wellbeing and safety, easy to do business, excellent health and recreational facilities and high quality of education. When you rent in Athlone, you are renting in a town free from constant noise pollution and traffic jams, a safe place for young people to grow up, with law abiding and helpful residents, affordable housing and excellent employment opportunities without all the stresses and expenses of living in a more densely populated place.

For visitors and residents alike, here is a town with many attractions and historical sites to explore including a lovely heritage park. Whether you’re visiting Athlone for a few days or relocating to the town and planning to rent a property long-term, here at Rentola.ie we help you find the right house or apartment to rent in Athlone.

Relocate and rent in Athlone for excellent career opportunities 

Several multinationals have set up shop in Athlone offering plenty of new job and career options. Examples of big names include Ericsson, Nueda Technology and Tyco. If you are an IT whiz or software developer, renting in Athlone will put you in the way of plenty of work. Other big employers in Athlone are in the medtech and pharma sectors.

The Technological University of the Shannon or TUS is another noted employer of the region. The university offers several undergraduate and graduate courses attracting over 6,000 students from over 53 nationalities to Athlone. For third level students, there is a great selection of apartments to rent in Athlone on and off campus.

Athlone has an extremely educated and talented workforce that expect to get paid the same wages as professionals in similar positions working in major cities of Ireland. So if you are working and renting in Athlone you get to enjoy a great salary while spending less on rents. For example, rent for a three bedroom house on the outskirts of Dublin city starts at about €2300 per month, while a similar sized house in Athlone starts at €1300 a month. When you rent in Athlone you have more disposable income to enjoy!

Rent in Athlone - the commercial capital of the midlands

Did you know that Athlone is home to Europe’s oldest pub, Sean’s Bar (documented as far back as 900 AD)? Imagine renting a house in a town with a beautiful mediaeval Castle in the centre, Europe’s oldest pub to call your local waterhole and the river Shannon (the longest river in Ireland) all on your doorstep? Now that’s something that will never get old! 

Owing to the town’s many galleries, theatres and outdoor attractions like going on a river ‘Viking’ boat cruise, visitors flock to Athlone all year round. Whether you’re passing through or renting a home in Athlone with plans to settle down in the area, there will always be a myriad of things to do and see from adventure parks and historical sites to lovely walk and cycling routes to enjoy.

If you rent property in Athlone, you will have all your shopping needs catered to.

Athlone Town Shopping Centre is a fantastic asset to the town. It is your one-stop-venue for shopping and/or socialising with friends/family being full of cafes, restaurants and numerous retail outlets. For even more choice, the town centre has numerous independent shops and franchises selling known brands. Having to travel elsewhere to satisfy your shopping needs will never be an issue. If you are interested in seeing what property is on offer to rent in Athlone, Rentola.ie can help.

Families renting in Athlone enjoy a great lifestyle

Families renting a house in Athlone have available to them a great selection of schools, sporting facilities and lots of beautiful nature to enjoy. There are several primary schools and five secondary schools (including a co-ed option) to pick from.

Athlone Regional Sports Centre is the go-to venue for school activities and clubs offering clients a swimming pool, gym, and AstroTurf pitches. Another favourite venue for families is Baysports, an inflatable waterpark complete with wibits, slides and obstacle course.

If you are a writer or a bookworm, renting in Athlone allows you to take full advantage of the RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival and the Athlone Literary Festival. Those renting an apartment in Athlone with children interested in drama will be delighted to know that the town has 3 theatres: the Dean Crowe Theatre & Arts Centre, the Little Theatre and Passionfruit Theatre always on the lookout for their next star.

Many families choose to rent in smaller villages just outside Athlone. Here they can rent larger properties and be closer to nature enjoying boating, countryside walks and golfing. Areas around Lough Ree, such as Glasson or Hodson Bay and Barrymore are at the higher rental end but offer sizable properties with large gardens. For families on a smaller budget looking to rent a house in Athlone, check out Moydrum, Ballykeeran and Summerhill, where rents are more reasonable. There are many mature family-friendly housing estates that offer affordable housing for anyone seeking to rent in Athlone.

Like in most Irish towns, Athlone also offers a strong community spirit and an inclusive attitude. Whatever your background or culture, renting a house in Athlone means helpful and welcoming neighbours and colleagues. You can easily access other towns and cities in Ireland by car, rail or bus. For music, good food, jobs, excellent schools and housing options, rent in Athlone and enjoy a great standard of living.