Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

Median rent

Median rent in Dartmouth Centre

$2,202/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dartmouth Centre is $2,202 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $252 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dartmouth Centre

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dartmouth Centre rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,327. 1-bedroom apartments in Dartmouth Centre run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

3%

50%

1 bedroom

$2,125

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,542

10%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,995

39%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,230

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,542

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,230

Last year

8%

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$2,202
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS is 38% higher than the median rent in Albro Lake, Halifax, NS.

Discover rentals in Dartmouth Centre, Halifax, NS

197 Portland St #197-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dartmouth Centre apartment for rent in Halifax

Portland 197 - 197_2

197 Portland St #197-2, Halifax, NS B2Y 1J5

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

222 Portland Street, Dartmouth NS - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

222 Portland Street, Dartmouth NS

222 Portland St, Halifax, NS B2Y 1J6

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,650–$1,900

Apartment for rent

18 Wentworth St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Dartmouth Centre townhouse for rent in Halifax

Wentworth - 18

18 Wentworth St #18, Halifax, NS B2Y 2S6

2 beds

1 bath

$1,785

House for rent

Available Jul 1

52 Irishtown Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dartmouth Centre condo for rent in Halifax

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

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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 $2,202 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dartmouth Centre?

Average rent prices in Dartmouth Centre have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Dartmouth Centre rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dartmouth Centre is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 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 $88,000/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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