Average residential rent in Ireland 2023, by county
In the second quarter of 2023, Dublin stood out with the highest average residential rent in Ireland. The average rent in the city center was 2,307 euros a month. Wicklow took the second spot with a rent of 1,883 euros per month. Other counties in the top five were Kildare, Meath, and Louth with an average rent range of 1,600 to 1,900 euros. In contrast, Leitrim emerged as the most budget-friendly county, with an average monthly rent of 1,014 euros. Additionally, Donegal, Longford, Monaghan, and Sligo joined the ranks of the top five most affordable counties, boasting average rents ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 euros. Overall, residential real estate in most Irish counties measured a double-digit annual increase in rental costs in the second quarter of 2023.