Homes across Letterkenny town centre received letters this week appealing for residents to rent spare rooms to students amid an accommodation shortage. The appeal comes just as new research named Letterkenny Ireland’s most affordable student town for 2026. Switcher.ie estimates that students in Letterkenny face monthly living costs of €1,285, including an average accommodation bill of €463. Residents interested in registering a room or property can visit the ATU accommodation website or contact the university’s Donegal student welfare team. Switcher.ie Commercial Director Eoin Clarke said lower accommodation costs give students in Donegal a valuable financial advantage.