The average monthly rent has passed the 1000 euro mark for the first time since 2008.
Daft.ie says rents rose by around ten percent last year - and Cork and Galway showed the highest spikes in rent.
Campaigners against homelessness say the new Housing Minister has his work cut out, but that new houses are needed urgently.
Juliette Gash reports;
daft.ie Rental Report: Q1 2016 - An infographic by the team at daft.ie