Dublin tenants spend over 40% of income on rent

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Affects Ireland

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Renters in the Dublin region spend a massive share of their income on housing.

Data from the Central Statistics Office reveals that a high proportion of renters in the South Dublin region spend more than 40% of their disposable income on rent. Meanwhile, the average national rent for a two-bedroom apartment reached a record €2,204, with capital rents climbing even higher to €2,634.

The costRenters in Fingal, Wicklow, Louth, and south Dublin face severe housing affordability pressures.
The averagesTwo-bedroom apartments nationwide cost a record €2,204 per month.

Why it matters

Housing affordability remains a pressing domestic issue in Ireland as rental prices continue to climb well above general wage growth, placing a heavy financial burden on households.

By the numbers3

40%disposable income spent on rent

€2,204average monthly rent for two-bedroom apartment nationwide

€2,634average monthly rent for two-bedroom apartment in capital

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