What is Cost Rental housing?

Cost Rental is a Government-supported housing scheme that provides secure, long-term rental homes at rents below open market levels.

Unlike private rental accommodation, Cost Rental rents are based on the cost of providing, managing and maintaining the homes rather than being driven by market rent levels.

It is designed for people who may not qualify for social housing but are finding it difficult to access affordable rental accommodation in the private market.

At Oaklee, Cost Rental forms part of our commitment to providing secure, affordable homes and supporting people to put down roots in their communities.

Cost Rental homes offer:

  • Secure, long-term rental accommodation

  • Rents below open market levels

  • Professionally managed homes

  • Greater stability and certainty

  • An affordable alternative to the private rental market

Cost Rental homes at Harmen’s Rest

Oaklee is preparing to launch new Cost Rental homes at Harmen’s Rest, Turvey Avenue, Donabate.

Applications are expected to open in Q4 2026. Full details, including application dates, eligibility criteria, rent levels and how to apply, will be published once finalised.

Anyone interested in Harmen’s Rest, or future Cost Rental opportunities with Oaklee, is encouraged to visit our Cost Rental Homes page. There, you can learn more about Cost Rental, review general eligibility information and register your interest to receive updates when new opportunities become available.

Further updates on Harmen’s Rest will be shared on Oaklee’s website and social media channels in the coming weeks.

Learn more and register your interest

Visit our Cost Rental Homes page to learn more and register to receive updates about Harmen’s Rest and future Cost Rental opportunitie

Learn more and register interest

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