The average cost of renting a home in the Republic has increased by €134 a month over the last year, with prices in Dublin climbing by substantially more. A new report by property website Daft.ie shows the average monthly rent in the Republic is at €1,131, with rents averaging €1,784 on the south side of Dublin city, €1,690 in the city centre and €1,553 north of the Liffey. Fiona Reddan examines the reasons for the “rent crisis” here.

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