Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

10:00pm - Midnight

The Late Shift

A-Ha

Take On Me

Laois One Of Ten Counties With Average Rent Of Over €1,000

Thursday, 30 September 2021 09:31

The average rent in all three midlands counties has risen by at least 10% in the last year.

Laois is one of ten counties with a standardised average rent of over €1,000.

The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board shows rent in all three midlands counties has risen by at least 10% in the last year.

It costs, on average, €940 to rent in the midlands, according to the RTB's Rent Index for the second quarter of this year.

The steepest rates are in Laois, with a standardised average of €1,015 - rising from €917 during the same time last year.

Westmeath recorded a 9.6% increase, from €841 to €922.

And Offaly remains the most affordable in the midlands at €884.

That's despite the highest percentage rise in the midlands and the fourth highest in Ireland at 12.1% - recording an increase of €96 in the space of year.

The national average is €1,352, rising by 7% in 12 months.

More from Midlands News

Government Working To Attract New Business After Leprino Closure In Laois

132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.
IRHA Defends Lorry Drivers Dodging Toll Costs On Local Roads

IRHA President Ger Hyland says the body is due to meet with the Taoiseach soon on the issue.
Midlands Students Take Part In Energy Saving Workshops

Teachers and students from Edenderry and Mountmellick joined the Green Schools initiative.
Midlands Meteorologist Calls For Public Flood Advisory System

Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.
Laois Councillor Calls For Weight Limits To Stop Lorries Using Local Road

Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.
Strike Action Begins At Offaly Food Plant

Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.
Laois Siblings Go Viral On TikTok With Hilarious Song Twist

Abbey Louise and Alfie Byrne's version of ‘Anyone Else but You’ was seen by millions online.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students

Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Long Term Funding Needed To Tackle Westmeath Hospital Trolley Figures

Numbers rose by 40% in Mullingar.
Flood Waters Begin To Recede In Midlands After Weekend Storms

Portarlington and Mountmellick were affected by rain over the weekend.
Laois Senator ‘Shocked’ As Sinn Féin Supporter Arrested In Terror Probe

A man in his 30s was detained in Laois on Wednesday and questioned in the midlands.
Planning Approved For New Two-Storey School In Offaly

The new school will be located in Tullamore.
Hospital Trolley Numbers Jump In Westmeath

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has seen a significant increase in the last year.
Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire

The incident took place at around 10pm on Friday night.
Laois Parks Honoured With Green Flags For Community And Environmental Excellence

An Taisce recognised 128 green spaces with awards this year.
Laois Sports Hub Opens For Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled Athletes

The VIP Hub in Portlaoise by Laois Sports Partnership is the first of its kind in Ireland.
Nominations Open For 2026 Offaly Business Awards

The Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards takes place in January.
IFA Welcomes Sean Kelly’s Lead Role In EU CAP Environmental Report

The MEP will draft CAP, food safety, climate, and animal welfare policy for 2028–2034.
Kare Honours Three Decades Of Community Employment Success

The company has operations in Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow.
Enterprise Minister Defends Construction Sector Numbers

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says there's enough workers to meet housing plan demands.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103