Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 1, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Halifax
$2,450/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Halifax is $2,450 per month as of May 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Halifax
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Halifax run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  4% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,972 | 6% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,795 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armdale | $2,056 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,330 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,202 | |
Rockingham | $2,465 | |
The Hydrostone | $2,250 | |
West End | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,972
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Armdale
Average rent
$2,056
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,330
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,202
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,465
The Hydrostone
Average rent
$2,250
West End
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
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
26%higher than the national median
5%higher 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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5d+ ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,680–$2,380
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,840–$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
5515 Clyde St, Halifax, NS B3J 0K2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,200–$5,850
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
1650 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0E1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,200–$4,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1595 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,200–$4,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1646 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A3
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,840–$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,840–$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1920 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C5
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,590
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
1470 Queen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,085
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,840–$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1646 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A3
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$2,895
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,450 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Halifax?
Average rent prices in Downtown Halifax have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Downtown Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Halifax is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/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).