Properties and places to rent in Carlow

Can renting in Carlow be your next adventure?

Renting in the nation’s capital may be out of your budget but what about renting a house in Carlow town, the former capital of Ireland? Built on the shores of the river Barrow in the southeast of Irealnd, Carlow is a town that offers excellent value for money, good schools and employment opportunities and a history rich and lush as the beautiful countryside that surrounds this busy town.

If you’re looking for a house to rent in Carlow, the town has so much to offer the potential homeseeker. From a 6000 megalithic tomb to its resplendent gothic reviving cathedral in the heart of the town, Carlow is rife with historical monuments and archaeological treasures. If you rent in Carlow, you will never be at loose ends for something to do.

Thrill seekers will love renting property in Carlow. The town and county offer kayaking, canoeing, as well as mountaineering, zip lining, hang gliding or paragliding for the extreme adventurer. For families who are thinking of renting a house in Carlow, only a short drive away fun awaits at Castlecomer Discovery Park and Blackstairs Eco Trails.

With Dublin being only an hour's journey, Carlow offers anyone looking to rent affordable housing within easy reach of the capital many great options. Whether it’s a family house you’re interested in renting or student accommodation, you will be able to easily find your dream rental property, here at Rentola.ie.

Rent in Carlow to take advantage of affordable housing

Rent in Carlow and enjoy a lower cost of living and a better quality of life than some of the bigger cities in Ireland. According to aggregated data from numbeo.com, general everyday costs such as rent, childcare, club memberships and entertainment are cheaper in Carlow than in counties Dublin and Wicklow. For example, the rental cost for a one bedroom apartment in Dublin centre is €1,694.03 and 52.78% more expensive than the €800 you’d be paying to rent a one bed apartment in Carlow town.

For some high profile townhomes, you can rent beautiful Georgian houses on the banks of the River Barrow and the old centre at Montgomery and Burrin Streets. For three, four bedroom semis, terraced and single homes, check out the estates on

Green Lane, Oak Park, Castlecomer Road and Green Road. Browneshill, Pollerton or Dublin Rd are also all excellent areas to rent your next family home in Carlow town. For even cheaper rental options look further outside to Killeshin or Palatine a few kilometres west of Carlow.

Rent an apartment in Carlow town if you’re a student

Home to two third-level institutions: the Institute of Technology, Carlow and St. Patrick's, Carlow College, Carlow attracts many local and international students yearly. There are many affordable rental properties for student living in Carlow. To find a studio apartment or shared housing to rent in Carlow town, review listing here on Rentola.ie. Rent a room in a house for as little as €350 or share a two bed flat for €400 including utilities. 

But it’s not just rents that are affordable in Carlow. Eating out and shopping are way more accessible on a student budget here than in other places. Gourmet fast food at Eddie Rockets is always a favourite among students. Some other popular restaurants to check out include the tapas bar Mimosa, Pimento, Bella Vita and Brasserie. Carlow is home to all major supermarket names: Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu or Dunnes Stores as well as ethnic independent grocers. International students renting an apartment or house in Carlow will be able to find speciality ingredients at the Polish, Asian or African stores available in the town.

Students renting in Carlow can be guaranteed a great night out. Happening spots are located on Tullow Street and Old Dublin Street. To continue the party until the wee hours of the morning night clubs such as The Foundry, Scraggs Alley and Tower serve until late with amazing music. 

There is a strong community spirit in Carlow in which there is a place for students to feel welcome and participate in town action. Throughout the year students regularly partake in a variety of social and volunteer projects and events. Rent in Carlow to feel at home and have a great college experience. 

Relocate to a small town with a big appetite for fun

Carlow may only have an urban population of some 30,000 people but there’s a lot going on in this little town. If you are a nature lover you will not regret renting a house in Carlow. The scenery consists of lush green hills and picturesque river valleys. Venues such as the Delta Sensory Gardens, Carlow River Park and Oak Park Forest Park offer acres of natural landscape to bird watch, picnic, hike or to explore.

Carlow has an active social calendar with many festivals and a dynamic range of events, talks, dance, music and theatre scheduled for the year. Renting a house in Carlow town will keep you in the loop and make it easier to participate in all these great events. When you rent a property in Carlow you can also enjoy many unique activities in the countryside. The Brownshill Dolmen, the Duckett’s Grove and Carlow Castle are all well worth a visit and make for a very enjoyable family outing.

Job opportunities for anyone moving to Carlow

UNUM a US Fortune 500 company and MSD both respectively employ about 500 people each making up the two biggest employers in town. For those willing to relocate and rent property in Carlow, there’s a greater chance to find an excellent job in your niche without the competitive edge that comes with applying for a position in Dublin, Cork or Galway. 

The retail and hospitality sector is another big employer of the town. With two large shopping centres, several supermarkets and independent grocery and retail outlets there are always vacancies in this sector. Hotels, restaurants, pubs and the many adventure centres in the vicinity of the town also have regular jobs posted. If you come from pharma, retail or tourism sectors you should rent in Carlow. It’s on you to find your dream job but when it comes to helping you find your dream house to rent in Carlow, Rentola.ie has your back.

Carlow is a gem of a town with lots of good schools, shops, restaurants and employment opportunities. What’s more it is within commuting distance of Dublin which makes renting a house in Carlow while retaining your job in or near Dublin very possible.