Respond Opens Applications for New Cost Rental Duplexes at Albert Avenue

Respond, one of Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Bodies and service providers, has opened applications for 29 new high-quality and secure Cost Rental homes in Albert Avenue, Bray, this week. These homes are targeting those who earn up to €59,000 (net) per annum who do not qualify for social housing and who are often struggling to pay rents in the Private Rental Sector.

The 29 homes include 16 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom apartments, with rents set at least 25% below market rate:

• 1-bedroom apartment: €1495
• 2-bedroom apartment: €1644

Applications can now be submitted via the Respond website https://www.respond.ie/cost-rental/

Tenant Experience

Albert Avenue has been designed with tenants’ quality of life at its core. Each home features modern appliances, an energy-efficient A-rated BER, and access to local amenities.

Tenants will also experience continuous supports from Respond’s Tenant Experience Team, ensuring a smooth move-in process and a strong sense of community from day one.

Each home at Albert Avenue pairs modern living with thoughtful design and comfort. These apartments feature contemporary finishes, open layouts, and large windows. Kitchens are fully fitted with brand-new, high-spec appliances. Clever storage solutions maximise space ensuring maximum living space.

Albert Avenue is ideally located within a five minutes’ walk of Bray Dart Station and is well-served by the 45A, L14 and L12 bus routes. The town offers excellent connectivity to Dublin, with direct Dart access to Connolly Station in under an hour. Local amenities include Bray Seafront, an array of restaurants and cafes, and recreational spaces such as the nearby People’s Park. Educational and community facilities are also close by, including Bray Institute of Further Education and an array of local schools.

Respond’s Commitment to Cost Rental Housing

Niamh Randall, Spokesperson for Respond, highlights the importance of Cost Rental housing in Ireland:

“We are proud to open applications for these 29 new secure and affordable homes at Albert Avenue. This scheme offers more affordable homes to people often struggling with high rents. We’ve designed this development not just as a place to live, but as a place with a strong community and history, a place where people are proud to live. Bray’s appeal is both its heritage and its renewed vibrancy. This would not be possible without our dedicated partners”.

Developed in partnership with Wicklow County Council, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Housing Finance Agency and The Housing Agency, with construction led by O’Flynn Construction.

The new development in Bray is part of Respond’s expanding national programme aimed at addressing Ireland’s ongoing housing need.