Private rental costs in Louth are harming young people amid a cost of living crisis. Constituents report major difficulties sourcing affordable accommodation in Dundalk. Rents can reach up to €2,000 per month, and some properties are described as not worth the price. Daft.ie figures show average monthly rents of €1,466 for a one-bedroom apartment, €2,015 for a two-bedroom apartment, €2,476 for a three-bedroom apartment, €2,129 for a two-bedroom house, €2,642 for a three-bedroom house, and €3,095 for a four-bedroom house. Louth County Council acknowledges that rents are high and that people struggle to find affordable homes. The council says it will help through the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) team, which works to find suitable accommodation and continues supporting people during current conditions.
"They are facing rents of up to €2000 a month.. and some of these house are not even worth half that. The scale of what people are expected to pay for rent is massive. Some of these houses are just not worth it, it is beyond ridiculous."
"The latest figures from Daft.ie found the average monthly rent in Louth is now: €1,466 for a one-bedroom apartment; €2,015 for a two-bedroom apartment; €2,476 for a three-bedroom apartment; €2,129 for a two-bedroom house; €2,642 for a three-bedroom house and €3,095 for a four-bedroom house."
"The rents are high, that is the reality at the moment unfortunately. People are finding it difficult to find affordable homes to rent. We have a very strong, committed team there who are doing their best to find people suitable accommodation. We will keep working with people as best we can during the current climate."
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