What this means for your budget
Average rents mix older and newer homes, so a newly listed home often costs more than the average. Use this figure as a benchmark when you compare listings, and budget for deposits and fees on top. The 30% rule is a simple guide, not a lender's or landlord's requirement; many landlords use their own income checks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Athboy, Meath?
The average monthly rent on tenancies registered in Athboy, Meath was €1,270 in Q4 2025, according to the Residential Tenancies Board, 8.2% higher than a year earlier.
How much do I need to earn to rent in Athboy, Meath?
To keep the average rent of €1,270 a month at 30% of gross income, a common affordability rule of thumb, you would need about €50,800 a year before tax.
Source: RTB Average Monthly Rent Report (CSO table RIQ02), updated 14 May 2026. Figures for Q4 2025 (October to December 2025), shown as published. Rents are in euros. Our data.