Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Last updated on April 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is $2,250. This is +16%, or $312, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,250

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Total rentals

23

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is $2,250. This is +16%, or $312, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

83%
14%
2%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS have increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS costs about $2,155 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,152

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,850

1%

1%

Studio

$1,550

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Halifax, 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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Armdale, Halifax, NS.

Downtown Halifax

Median rent price$2,250
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,887
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is 19% higher than the median rent in Armdale, Halifax, NS.

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Armdale

$1,887

decreased by5%

Last year

Clayton Park West

$2,372

increased by7%

Last year

Dartmouth Centre

$1,653

decreased by18%

Last year

Rockingham

$2,169

decreased by5%

Last year

The Hydrostone

$2,150

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West End

$2,150

increased by10%

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Apartments for rent in Halifax

Discover rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS

Halifax Apartments – Scotia Tower - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Halifax Apartments – Scotia Tower

1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,570–$1,980

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Park Victoria Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

10h ago

9.4

Excellent

Park Victoria Apartments

1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,340

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Prince Matthew Palace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Prince Matthew Palace

1338 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 3X3

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

1338 Apartment Building #403 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Halifax apartment for rent in Halifax

Prince Matthew Palace - 403

1338 Apartment Building #403, Halifax, NS B3J 3X3

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

1646 Barrington Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1646 Barrington Street Apartments

1646 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A3

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,550–$3,195

Apartment for rent

The Mills - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

12h ago

9.3

Excellent

The Mills

1470 Queen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L2

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

The Doyle Residences - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Doyle Residences

1511 Queen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0G4

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$2,795

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1465 Brenton Street #1404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Halifax condo for rent in Halifax

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1