Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Median rent

Median rent in Dartmouth Centre

$1,997/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dartmouth Centre is $1,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dartmouth Centre

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dartmouth Centre rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Average rent prices in Dartmouth Centre have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Rent prices in Dartmouth Centre vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dartmouth Centre is $2,117, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Dartmouth Centre run $2,140 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,920

25%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,450

9%

31%

3 bedroom

$2,850

7%

15%

4 bedroom

$1,872

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Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,872

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dartmouth Centre, 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 Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Dartmouth Centre and Albro Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dartmouth Centre

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,047
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS is 2% lower than the median rent in Albro Lake, Halifax, NS.

Discover rentals in Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Lakefront Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Lakefront Apartments

72 10-72 Lakefront Road, Halifax, NS B2Y 3C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,995

Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
222 Portland Street, Dartmouth NS - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.1

Excellent

222 Portland Street, Dartmouth NS

222 Portland St, Halifax, NS B2Y 1J6

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Quick answers to common questions about the Dartmouth Centre rental market.

How much is rent in Dartmouth Centre?

The average rent in Dartmouth Centre is $1,997 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dartmouth Centre?

Average rent prices in Dartmouth Centre have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Dartmouth Centre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dartmouth Centre is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dartmouth Centre?

To comfortably afford rent in Dartmouth Centre, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).

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