Rent prices continue to soar locally, with the latest figures from Daft.ie showing the rise in Kilkenny now above the national average.
Their yearly figures show rents up 13.4% across the country but in Kilkenny prices jumped by 16% in the past year.
The average monthly rent is now €819 – this recent hike marks a 43% increase from its lowest point.
In Carlow an increase of 12.3% was recorded in the last year with the average monthly rent now €777 – up 31% on its lowest point.
Dublin, it appears, is still the most expensive place to rent, at €1,668.
