Clodagh Walsh
Rents in Waterford City have risen by 14.1% in the last year, according to the latest rental report from Daft.ie.
Relative to a year ago, rents in the open market are now 8% higher.
While an improved supply of houses in Dublin saw rents stabilise in the capital, they continue to rise elsewhere
Waterford. Cork, Limerick and Galway showed a marked increase compared to the second quarter of the year.
The average rent in Waterford City now stands at €1549 euro - a rise of 14.1%, while the county saw a rise of 11.6% to an average rent of €1494.
The increase across Munster reflects very low availability with just over 200 homes available to rent on November 1st. That figure is largely unchanged from a year ago.