Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Halifax
$2,425/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Halifax is $2,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Halifax
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Halifax run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,670 |  1% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armdale | $2,050 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,330 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,237 | |
Rockingham | $2,425 | |
The Hydrostone | $2,275 | |
West End | $2,282 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 6% | 53% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
Armdale
Average rent
$2,050
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,330
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,237
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,425
The Hydrostone
Average rent
$2,275
West End
Average rent
$2,282
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
53%
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
24%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS is 18% higher than the median rent in Armdale, Halifax, NS.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS
3d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,020
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1333 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K9
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,670–$2,380
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
19h ago
Downtown Halifax condo for rent in Halifax
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
20h ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$6,995
Apartment for rent
23h ago
5675 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,950
Apartment for rent
45m ago
1730 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,930
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,950
Apartment for rent
45m ago
1730 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,930
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
2 beds
1 bath
$2,505
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5h ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
2 beds
1 bath
$2,505
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,020
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5h ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
2 beds
1 bath
$2,505
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
23h ago
5675 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H1
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,975
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 $2,425 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Halifax?
Average rent prices in Downtown Halifax have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Downtown Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Halifax is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $97,000/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).