How it works
Up and running in 60 seconds
1
Install the extension
Add RentPulse to Chrome — free, no account required.
2
Set your Galway filters
Choose your Galway area, budget, number of bedrooms, and property type.
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Get instant alerts
RentPulse checks rental sites every 15 minutes and sends a desktop notification when a match appears.
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Be first to enquire
Click the notification to open the listing and contact the landlord before the inbox fills up.
Galway market context
Where can your budget reach in Galway?
Approximate average monthly rents for a 1-bed — mid-2025 estimates. Use our affordability calculator to check your budget.
Galway City Centre~€1,500–€1,850/mo
Salthill~€1,450–€1,750/mo
Knocknacarra~€1,350–€1,650/mo
Renmore~€1,300–€1,600/mo
Doughiska~€1,300–€1,600/mo
Oranmore~€1,200–€1,500/mo
Tuam~€950–€1,200/mo
Galway County~€900–€1,250/mo
Galway has a chronic rental shortage — vacancy rates are among the lowest in Ireland. Set up RentPulse alerts to catch new listings the moment they appear.
FAQ
Questions about Galway rental alerts
How do I set alerts for specific Galway areas?
In the RentPulse popup, type your preferred Galway location — for example "Salthill", "Knocknacarra", "Galway City" or just "Galway" for all areas. RentPulse will filter results to match your area on Daft.ie and other supported sites.
Why is Galway's rental market so competitive?
Galway has a large student population (NUIG, GMIT, Atlantic Technological University) combined with significant tech and pharma sector employment. This creates very high demand and low vacancy rates, meaning good properties often receive dozens of enquiries within hours of listing.
How fast will I get notified about new Galway rentals?
Free tier checks every 15 minutes. Pro tier checks as frequently as every 2 minutes. Given Galway's competitive market, upgrading to Pro for 2-minute intervals significantly improves your chances of being among the first enquiries.
Does RentPulse cover Galway county towns?
Yes. You can set alerts for Oranmore, Tuam, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athenry, and other Galway county towns. Type the town name into the location field in the extension popup.
Is RentPulse free?
Yes. The free tier gives you alerts across all 7 monitored sites with 15-minute check intervals. Pro adds 2-minute monitoring and up to 5 saved profiles — useful if you're open to multiple Galway areas.
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