Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 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 $2,200/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a negligible $23 less per month on average.
Compared to national trends
Halifax runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market among Canadian metros with a total of 218 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,025/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,495/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,500/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
218
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Halifax have remained the same 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  11% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,025 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | 6% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 17% | 46% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $1,672 | |
Armdale | $2,050 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,395 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,165 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,425 | |
East Dartmouth | $1,977 | |
Fairview | $2,235 | |
Portuguese Cove | $2,100 | |
Rockingham | $2,395 | |
West End | $2,216 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 18% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
46%
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,425
West End
Average rent
$2,216
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,395
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,395
Albro Lake
Average rent
$1,672
Armdale
Average rent
$2,050
Fairview
Average rent
$2,235
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,165
East Dartmouth
Average rent
$1,977
Portuguese Cove
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
18%
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
13%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 22% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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114%$1,850
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1%$1,625
1%$1,395
10%$1,376
1%$1,195
46%Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
1d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1030 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3H 2W3
1 bed
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Halifax
1570 Walnut Street - 1568 Walnut 2, Halifax, NS B3H 3S2
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
2334 Longard Plaza, Halifax, NS B3K 5K6
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
11h ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1650 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0E1
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1015 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R4
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,993
Apartment for rent
16h ago
5675 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$3,975
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
461 Larry Uteck Blvd, Halifax, NS B3M 0H3
2 beds
2 baths
$2,565
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,950
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1650 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0E1
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,750
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,825–$3,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
461 Larry Uteck Blvd, Halifax, NS B3M 0H3
2 beds
2 baths
$2,565
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,800
Apartment for rent
11h ago
41 Cowie Hill Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 2M7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$2,105
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 $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have remained the same 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 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Albro Lake ($1,672/mo), East Dartmouth ($1,977/mo), and Armdale ($2,050/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?
Halifax's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,600 per month. One-bedroom apartments represent 45% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in the city.
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).