Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Halifax
$2,325/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Halifax is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Halifax
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Downtown Halifax have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Rent prices in Downtown Halifax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Halifax is $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Halifax run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,870 | No Change |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,390 | 1% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,780 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armdale | $2,027 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,240 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $1,997 | |
Rockingham | $2,513 | |
The Hydrostone | $2,320 | |
West End | $2,173 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,325 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,390
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,780
Armdale
Average rent
$2,027
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,240
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$1,997
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,513
The Hydrostone
Average rent
$2,320
West End
Average rent
$2,173
Apartments
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Halifax and Armdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Halifax
22%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is 15% higher than the median rent in Armdale, Halifax, NS.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
19h ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
19h ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,380
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
19h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,915–$3,560
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1530 Birmingham St, Halifax, NS B3J 0B5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$2,995
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1551 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,945
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
1470 Queen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,255–$3,015
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1730 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,650
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
46m ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,870–$3,574
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,850
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
1730 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,650
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1595 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,195
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
46m ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,870–$3,574
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
19h ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,380
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
19h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,915–$3,560
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
1730 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L7
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,650
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
19h ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,380
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
19h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,915–$3,560
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Halifax rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Halifax?
The average rent in Downtown Halifax is $2,325 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Halifax?
Average rent prices in Downtown Halifax have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Halifax is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).