Dublin market rental trends report

Rents in Dublin have remained elevated over the past 3–6 months, with modest increases overall, but sharper rises for new tenancies emerging in early 2026 as the market adjusts to policy changes. While sitting tenants have seen relatively stable pricing due to caps, newly listed properties have experienced upward pressure, contributing to a slight overall increase in average rents.

This trend has been driven primarily by the introduction of new rental legislation from March 2026, alongside continued supply shortages. The new rules allow landlords to reset rents to full market levels at the start of new tenancies, while capping annual increases at 2% (or inflation if lower), replacing the previous Rent Pressure Zone system with a national framework. Additionally, ongoing low housing supply and strong demand in Dublin have continued to push prices upward.

The current median rent in Dublin is approximately €2,700 per month across all property types.

Apartment listings

Below are some recent listing examples.

Studio 

• Rent: €2,195 per month
  Sqm: 28 m²

1 bedroom

• Rent: €2,500 per month
  Sqm: 49m²
  
  

2 bedroom

• Rent: €2,960 per month
  Sqm: 84 m²
  
  

3 bedroom

• Rent: €4,080 per month
  Sqm: 95 m²