Average Rent in Dublin
A live breakdown of what renters are actually being asked to pay across Dublin, by area, bedroom count and property type -- not a stale quarterly average.
Updated 28 July 2026 · Based on advertised rents Padavio has observed, not final agreed rents.
The average advertised rent in Dublin is currently €2,550 per month, based on 886 rental listings observed by Padavio between 6 July 2026 and 28 July 2026.
€2,550
Average rent
Observed by Padavio
€2,396
Median rent
Observed by Padavio
236
New listings, last 7 days
Observed by Padavio
886
Listings in this sample
Observed by Padavio
Methodology
- Observation period
- 6 July 2026 – 28 July 2026
- Sample size
- 886 listings
- Last updated
- 28 July 2026
Limitations
- Figures reflect advertised asking rent, not necessarily the final agreed rent.
- Padavio does not yet have enough historical data to publish a reliable month-over-month change figure.
- "Competition level" and average time-to-let are not shown -- Padavio's current data doesn't support calculating either honestly.
Average rent by bedroom count
Each extra bedroom adds an average of €1,263 a month in this sample.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 bed | 1925 |
| 2 bed | 2674 |
| 3 bed | 3306 |
| 4+ bed | 5714 |
Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.
Average rent by area
Areas with enough observed listings to calculate a reliable average.
Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.
How Dublin compares to other Irish cities
Average rent across the cities with enough observed listings for a reliable comparison.
Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.
Property type mix
What's actually being advertised in Dublin right now.
- Apartment66%
- House20%
- Studio13%
- Room1%
Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.
Daily listing activity
New Dublin listings Padavio has observed each day over the last 14 days.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| 16 Jul | 70 listings |
| 17 Jul | 66 listings |
| 18 Jul | 11 listings |
| 19 Jul | 12 listings |
| 20 Jul | 70 listings |
| 21 Jul | 3 listings |
| 22 Jul | 37 listings |
| 23 Jul | 64 listings |
| 24 Jul | 29 listings |
| 25 Jul | 0 listings |
| 26 Jul | 0 listings |
| 27 Jul | 49 listings |
| 28 Jul | 57 listings |
| 29 Jul | 0 listings |
Based on rental listings monitored by Padavio. No sponsored rankings. Data as of 28 July 2026. Rental data may change quickly.
Why Dublin rent is what it is right now
Two forces are pulling Dublin rent in the same direction at the moment: constrained supply, and a change to how rent is set on new tenancies. According to the RTB Rent Index, the average rent for a new Dublin tenancy reached €2,232 a month in Q1 2026 -- roughly €294 more than the average across tenancies already in place, a wider new-vs-existing gap than in previous years.
Prof. Ronan Lyons' Q1 2026 Daft.ie Rental Report attributes part of the recent jump to a timing effect: new rules effective 1 March 2026 let a landlord reset rent to full market value at the start of a new tenancy (unless the previous one was ended on a no-fault ground), replacing the older Rent Pressure Zone system that had applied nationwide since June 2025. Many landlords appear to have delayed re-letting properties until the new rules took effect, tightening supply in the short term and pushing new-tenancy rents up sharply once they did. Existing tenancies are unaffected.
Worth knowing
This is also why an asking price on Daft.ie can look higher than a government average: the RTB index reports actual registered rents across every currently active tenancy, including long-standing ones never reset to market rate, while asking-rent reports track new listings specifically -- a closer proxy for what a renter searching today should expect to pay.
Getting better value
Know how rent-setting rules changed
A landlord can reset rent to full market value at the start of a genuinely new tenancy -- part of why an asking price can look higher than what the previous tenant paid.
Compare like-for-like, not just area
A "two-bed" can mean very different things -- always compare floor size and condition, not just the headline price.
Watch for seasonal shifts
Rental supply and demand both shift through the year; being ready to move quickly when supply increases can mean better value.
Ask what's negotiable
Rent itself is rarely negotiable in a hot market, but move-in date, minor furnishing, or a slightly shorter lease sometimes are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dublin right now?+
See the key answer and stat cards above for a current figure, drawn from live listings Padavio has observed rather than a stale quarterly report.
Why do rents vary so much between similar-looking areas?+
Proximity to transport links (Luas, Dart, major bus routes), schools and employment hubs affects price more than raw geography -- two adjacent areas can differ significantly.
What is a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), and do they still exist?+
Rent Pressure Zones applied nationwide from June 2025 until they were replaced by a new national rent-control system on 1 March 2026. Increases on an existing tenancy are still capped by law, but under the current rules a landlord can reset rent to full market value when a genuinely new tenancy begins (unless the previous one was ended on a no-fault ground) -- part of why a new listing's asking price can be noticeably higher than what a long-standing tenant nearby is paying.
Is it cheaper to rent a house or an apartment in Dublin?+
It depends on the area and size, but apartments in central areas are often more expensive per bedroom than houses further out, while houses typically offer more space for a similar total rent. See the property-type breakdown above.
How can I find better-value listings before they're gone?+
Create a Padavio alert with your budget and area -- you'll be notified the moment a new listing matches, giving you the best chance to act on genuinely good value before demand catches up.
Sources
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