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Irish Rental Report Q2 2026

An analysis of recent trends in the Irish rental market for 2026 Q2

The rent surge that followed the new rent-control system proved short-lived. After a record 4.4% rise in Q1 2026

Overview

The cost of renting in Dublin, relative to the rest of the country, has fallen to its lowest level on record

Ronan Lyons

Chief economist

Associate Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Reports since 2007.

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