Dublin average 1-bed rent: €2,150/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.2% Dublin rents hit new record New national rent rules from 2026 Supply shortage keeps competition high In Rent Pressure Zones, increases are capped at the inflation rate or 2% a year, whichever is lower. Deposits are capped at one month's rent and advance rent at one month. Dublin average 1-bed rent: €2,150/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +5.2% Dublin rents hit new record New national rent rules from 2026 Supply shortage keeps competition high In Rent Pressure Zones, increases are capped at the inflation rate or 2% a year, whichever is lower. Deposits are capped at one month's rent and advance rent at one month.
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Dublin Rent Index 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Dublin. The typical one-bedroom rent is €2,150 per month, up 5.2% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballsbridge | €2,700 | €3,500 | +4.2% |
| Dublin 2 (City Centre) | €2,400 | €3,200 | +5% |
| Rathmines | €2,100 | €2,800 | +5.6% |
| Tallaght | €1,800 | €2,300 | +6.1% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, EUR). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Dublin
- In Rent Pressure Zones, increases are capped at the inflation rate or 2% a year, whichever is lower.
- Deposits are capped at one month's rent and advance rent at one month.
- Tenancies must be registered with the RTB, which handles disputes.
- Notice periods increase with the length of your tenancy.
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