There are just over 1,800 nationally.
There are just under 50 properties available to rent in the midlands currently.
Wesmeath has the highest number, at 26, followed by Laois at 13 and in Offaly there are seven.
Daft.ie's latest report shows there are over 1,800 rental properties on the market around the country, up from 1,100 this time last year.
Dublin accounts for 600 of that 700 increase.
Author of the report, Ronan Lyons, says there's two different stories in Ireland:
Social Finance Boosts Westmeath Boat Club
Athlone Boat Club are beneficiaries of the Social Finance Foundation.
Westmeath Gardaí Confiscate €7k In Illegal Cannabinoids
Gardaí from Westmeath’s Divisional Drugs Unit executed a search yesterday.
Laois Councillor Honoured For 40 Years Of Public Service
Seamus McDonald began his service on the council after being elected in 1985.
Laois Man Appears In Court After €8m Cocaine Find
Thomas Ryan, aged 39, is scheduled to reappear before Portlaoise District Court on Monday.
Revenue Offering Help For Couriers After Fastway Closure
Hundreds of jobs are expected to be lost in the midlands.
Anonymous Westmeath Man Donates Unclaimed Cash To Charity
Money was handed into Mullingar Garda Station last September.
Offaly Fianna Fail Councillor Adds To Scrutiny Of Taoiseach
Tullamore Councillor Frank Moran has called Taoiseach Micheal Martin a 'dictator' in the wake of the presidential election campaign.
Midlands Macra Clubs Shine In National Awards
Mountmellick Macra was the big winner from the midlands.
High Court To Decide On Seizing Cars Used By Enoch Burke
An injunction is also being considered to prevent his family from entering Wilson's Hospital School.
Man Charged Over €8m Cocaine Seizure in Laois
He's due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.
Laois TD Criticises Rural Planning Requirements
Fine Gael's Willie Aird says the 'local need' planning requirement blocks people from moving to rural areas.
Westmeath Company Up For Business & Finance Award
Ericsson has been nominated in the Foreign Direct Investment category.
Former Defence Force Member Jailed For Six Years Over 1981 Rape
He admitted to one count of rape before the Central Criminal Court.
Midlands Founded Dance School Wins Big At National Awards
Leinster School of Dance was founded in Moate.
Offaly And Laois Outpace Westmeath In Social Housing Rollout
Westmeath Council delivered just over a third of its six month target.
Offaly MEP Eyes Growth For Irish Whiskey During EU-India Trade Talks
Irish whiskey exports to India have risen over the past five years despite tariffs.
Polish Pilot Found Guilty Of €8.4m Midlands Drug Smuggling Operation
The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all Michal Luczak's charges.
Offaly Councillor Questions Housing Scheme
Tullamore has been chosen to trial the new affordable housing priority scheme.
Medical Conditions Linked To Psoriasis In Focus For Awareness Week
Psoriasis Awareness Week takes place from today through November 4th.
Laois Company Named Finalist In National Startup Awards
MyComfort is based in Portlaoise.
