Glossary of room listings in Ireland

Updated 20 October 2026 · 2 min read

The terms you'll see most in the listings, one line each.

Room

Single room

A room for one person.

Double room

A whole room with a double bed, for one person or a couple.

Twin / shared room / bed space

One bed in a room shared with other people. The cheapest option.

Studio

A one-room apartment with its own kitchen and bathroom.

Ensuite

The room has its own private bathroom.

Price

pcm / pw

Price per month / per week (week × 52 ÷ 12 = month).

Bills included

Electricity, gas and broadband included in the rent.

Deposit

Paid when you move in and returned when you leave. Get a receipt.

Contract and address

Tenant / lodger

Tenant (owner doesn't live there, tenancy law protects you) / living in the owner's home (less protection).

RTB

The body that registers tenancies and resolves disputes.

Min stay / notice

Minimum stay / how far in advance you must say you're leaving.

Eircode

A 7-character postcode (e.g. T12 AB34) that points to the exact address.

Viewing

Visiting the room. Always before paying.

This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. Rules and amounts change: always check the official sources.