Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Halifax
$2,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Halifax is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $390 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Halifax
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $1,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Halifax run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 |  4% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,897 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,324 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $850 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armdale | $2,100 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,315 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,155 | |
Rockingham | $2,585 | |
The Hydrostone | $2,425 | |
West End | $2,254 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,025 | 3% | - | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,324
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Armdale
Average rent
$2,100
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,315
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,155
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,585
The Hydrostone
Average rent
$2,425
West End
Average rent
$2,254
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
20%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is 10% higher than the median rent in Armdale, Halifax, NS.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
1d ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,380
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$3,560
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
1646 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 2A3
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$6,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5675 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1551 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1470 Queen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,345–$3,015
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
5157 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 3P2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1 –2 baths
$2,150–$6,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,615–$1,720
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,845–$3,560
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
4h ago
5157 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 3P2
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,615–$1,720
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 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 $2,300 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Halifax?
Average rent prices in Downtown Halifax have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Downtown Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Halifax is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $390 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 $92,000/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).