Western side of city is most expensive rental location in Galway

Galway city west is the most expensive place to rent a property, according to the latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board.
The average monthly rent in areas such as Salthill and Knocknacarra was €1,071 during the first three months of this year, which is above the national average.
This is followed closely by rental properties in the city centre and east of the city.
The lowest average rent in Galway according to the RTB is in Ballinasloe at €492.
To be designated as a rent pressure zone, rents must have increased by more than 7 per cent in four of the previous six quarters and the rent for that area must be above the national average.
Rents were in excess of a 7 per cent increase in the Tuam area five out of the last six quarters, however average rents in that area are about €611, which is below the national average of €987.