Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Halifax rent stands today
Halifax, NS rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,209/month. The rent is $69 less per month compared to last year. Month over month, rents increased 2.0%, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Halifax runs 14.5% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Atlantic Canadian market with a limited total rental inventory of 137 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Halifax rent for about $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,085/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,463/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,500/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,209/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,209 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $279 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
137
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Halifax have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Halifax, NS
Rent prices in Halifax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Halifax is $2,219, whereas a house costs $2,642. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,470.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  5% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,085 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,463 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 11% | 75% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $2,099 | |
Armdale | $2,050 | |
Clayton Park | $2,340 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,295 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,250 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,400 | |
Fairview | $2,224 | |
Portuguese Cove | $2,195 | |
Rockingham | $2,397 | |
West End | $2,289 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,219 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,197 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,642 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,085
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,463
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
75%
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,400
West End
Average rent
$2,289
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,295
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,397
Armdale
Average rent
$2,050
Albro Lake
Average rent
$2,099
Fairview
Average rent
$2,224
Clayton Park
Average rent
$2,340
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,250
Portuguese Cove
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,219
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,642
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Halifax, 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 Halifax, NS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Halifax and Cape Breton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Halifax
14%higher than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 23% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
4d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1030 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3H 2W3
1 bed
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2334 Longard Plaza, Halifax, NS B3K 5K6
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
31 Highfield Park Dr, Halifax, NS B3A 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,849
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$6,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6016 Pepperell St, Halifax, NS B3H 2N7
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$3,995
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5675 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,975
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,900
Apartment for rent
21h ago
214 Willett St, Halifax, NS B3M 4B2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,411
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1920 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$2,715
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
23h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$3,560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
307 Prince Albert Rd, Halifax, NS B2Y 0H8
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
172 Wentworth Dr, Halifax, NS B3M 0P4
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1h ago
81 79,81 Radcliffe Drive & 80, Halifax, NS B3M 4P2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,885
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Halifax, NS
Quick answers to common questions about the Halifax rental market.
How much is rent in Halifax?
The average rent in Halifax is $2,209 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Halifax is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $279 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Armdale ($2,050/mo), Albro Lake ($2,099/mo), and Portuguese Cove ($2,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Halifax?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Halifax average around $2,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,550/month.
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).