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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Breton, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Cape Breton
$1,800/mo
The average rent in Cape Breton is $1,800 per month as of February 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Breton
1
for rent on Zumper.com as of February 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cape Breton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cape Breton, NS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Cape Breton, NS
At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Breton. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cape Breton, NS
Rent prices in Cape Breton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for a house in Cape Breton is $1,800.
Listings | ||||
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3 bedroom | $1,800 | - | - |
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Membertou | $1,800 |
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Houses | $1,800 | - | - |
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Membertou
Average rent
$1,800
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Breton, NS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cape Breton, NS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cape Breton and Charlottetown by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cape Breton
8%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Breton, NS is 36% higher than the median rent in Charlottetown, PE.
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Frequently asked questions for Cape Breton, NS
Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Breton rental market.
How much is rent in Cape Breton?
The average rent in Cape Breton is $1,800 per month as of February 7, 2026.
How does Cape Breton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Breton is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Breton?
To comfortably afford rent in Cape Breton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).