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Rent Prices Now 40% Above Pre-Covid Levels

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:30

By Daniel Maher

The latest Daft.ie report recorded a 4.4% increase- the highest quarterly jump since its records began in 2002.

Market rents are now 40% above pre-Covid levels.

The latest Daft.ie report recorded a 4.4% increase between December and March - the highest quarterly jump since its records began in 2002.

These latest figures incorporate the first month the government's new rent reforms, which kicked in on March 1st.

In Kildare, market rents in the first quarter of 2026 were on average 7.8% higher than a year ago.

The nationwide average market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in early 2026 is now over €2,176 per month.

In Kildare, it sits slightly below the nationwide average at €2,125.

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