Affordability in Cork
What a budget reaches across the Eircode areas of Cork: the median sale price for each area, a general illustration of what it takes to buy, and the county average rent for 2025 Q4. Plain facts, grouped by area — nothing here rates or ranks a place.
Average rent in Cork
Average rents from tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board, 2025 Q4. Rent is published by town or county, not per Eircode area — the label shows which applies here.
Eircode areas of Cork · 57
Each Eircode area with a median sale price from the Property Price Register, A–Z. The “what it takes” line is a general illustration for the median home, never a personalised calculation.
Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €363,000. Illustratively about €1,470/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,700 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €282,000. Illustratively about €1,140/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €411,000. Illustratively about €1,660/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €92,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €250,000. Illustratively about €1,010/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €56,300 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €391,000. Illustratively about €1,580/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €425,000. Illustratively about €1,720/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €95,600 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €330,000. Illustratively about €1,330/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €74,300 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €411,000. Illustratively about €1,660/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €92,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €255,000. Illustratively about €1,030/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €57,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €488,000. Illustratively about €1,970/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €109,800 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €335,000. Illustratively about €1,350/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €75,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €391,000. Illustratively about €1,580/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €356,000. Illustratively about €1,440/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €80,100 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €356,000. Illustratively about €1,440/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €80,100 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
Central Bank mortgage rules →Median home €320,000. Illustratively about €1,290/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €72,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.
Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.
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