Applications opening for 98 new Cost Rental homes in Dublin at 29% below market value
16 April 2025 – Clúid Housing, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB), is opening applications for 98 one- and two-bed Cost Rental homes at its new development at Stoneview, Walkinstown, Dublin 12.
Applications for new Cost Rental homes at Stoneview, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, open at 9am on Wednesday 16 April and will close at 5pm on Wednesday 30 April. Interested applicants will be able to apply for one of the 21 brand new one-bed apartments, with a rent of €1,345 per month, or one of the 77 two-bed apartments with a rent of €1,625 per month. This rent is a 29% discount on comparable homes in the area. In addition to the low cost to run these brand-new A-rated homes, Cost Rental residents will also benefit from secure, life-long tenancies and high-quality, responsive management and maintenance.
As well as these homes, the Stoneview development includes retail space, a creche and a landscaped communal courtyard. The development is close to the amenities of the Walkinstown roundabout area and is well-served by public transport.
Applications will be open for two weeks, and Clúid expects residents to begin getting their keys in June. Those interested in a long-term, secure tenancy in one of these homes need to register their interest online, via www.cluid.ie/cost-rental, and upload supporting documentation to the online portal. Documents required include proof of identity, bank statements to prove household income, and employer and landlord references.
Colin Byrne, Head of Affordable Rental, Clúid Housing, said: “The apartments in Stoneview offer high-quality homes in an excellent location. The transport connections mean they would be ideal for households working in Dublin. We expect there will be a lot of interest in these homes, so we recommend potential applicants read the FAQs on the Clúid website and start gathering their documents now.”
These new Cost Rental homes were delivered by Clúid in partnership with South Dublin County Council, and with the support of the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government, The Housing Agency and the Housing Finance Agency. They were built by Montane Developments.
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Notes to the Editor:
Fiona O’Connor – Communications & Engagement Manager – Clúid Housing
+353 87 113 5411 – foconnor@cluid.ie
About Cost Rental
Cost Rental is a new, secure form of rental housing tenure in Ireland, designed for people whose income means they don’t qualify for social housing or other support, such as HAP, but who still struggle to rent on the open market. All Cost Rental homes have their rents set at a minimum level of 25% below the local market rents. The rents in Cost Rental homes are set to cover the cost of construction, maintenance, and operation of the development, ensuring long-term affordability for residents.
To be eligible to rent one of these new Cost Rental homes, applicants must be able to prove:
• Their net household income is below €66,000 per year (or €59,000 outside Dublin)
• They are not receiving any social housing supports, such as HAP or Rent Supplement
• They can afford the rent
• They don’t own a property
• The household is the correct size for the home
About Clúid Housing
Clúid Housing is an independent, not-for-profit housing association, and is one of the largest approved housing bodies (AHBs) in Ireland. Established in 1994, Clúid leads the way in providing high quality, affordable rented homes to people in housing need. We work in partnership with local authorities to provide housing to those on social housing waiting lists.
Clúid owns and manages over 12,000 properties providing a home to more than 31,000 people.
Clúid delivered 1,525 new social and Cost Rental homes in 2024 and plans to deliver over 1,000 new homes in 2025.
Clúid currently manages more than 1,000 Cost Rental homes across Ireland, with more scheduled for delivery in 2025.
Our team of over 300 highly qualified professional employees are committed to providing quality housing and services that enable people to create homes and thriving communities.
For more information visit www.cluid.ie