The latest statistics come from the Daft.ie report.
The average rent in the Midlands now stands at €1,684.
The latest Daft.ie report shows rent in Offaly is now up 3.2% from the previous quarter.
In Laois, a 2.7% is being recorded while in Westmeath, the average rent is up by 2%.
Author of the report Ronan Lyons says more people working from home during Covid is a factor:
Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teenager
15-year-old Lisa Power has been missing from Mullingar since Sunday.
Laois Tidy Towns Communities Win Pride Of Place Awards
Clough Village and Portlaoise have both secured awards.
Man Admits To Threatening Teenager With Knife During Burglary In Midlands Town
The 24 year-old appeared before a sitting of Athlone District Court.
Tidy Towns Celebrations Continue For Westmeath Town
Ballinahown took home the overall title, with Abbeyleix right behind them as Ireland's tidiest small town.
Tributes Paid To Donal Lunny
The Tullamore born man passed away on Friday aged 79.
Social Housing Classification For Offaly Questioned
Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Masterson says Offaly is at a lower income limit for applicants than neighbouring counties.
Midlands MEP Calls Partial CAP Agreement Premature
An agreement reached yesterday will streamline the two CAP pillars into one funding stream.
Westmeath Man Named Ireland's 2026 Heritage Hero
Gearóid O’Brien will receive his award this Thursday.
