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Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Halifax rent stands today
Halifax, NS rent rose 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,382/month. Renters today are paying $187 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from October 2026. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Halifax runs 25.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among Canadian metros despite a small total rental inventory of 126 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Halifax rent for about $1,990/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,148/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,583/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,259 and $3,595/month respectively. The majority of rentals are apartments, but this takeaway focuses on bedroom rent tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Dartmouth rents climbed 57.1% year over year to $2,670/month across 13 rentals, a notable rise compared to the citywide 8.5% increase. Albro Lake also saw a 21.3% rise to $2,000/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,382/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,382 per month as of November 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $482 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
126
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Halifax have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Halifax, NS
Rent prices in Halifax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Halifax is $2,382, whereas a house costs $2,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,583.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,990 | No Change | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $2,148 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,583 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,259 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | No Change |  5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $2,000 | |
Armdale | $2,088 | |
Clayton Park | $2,464 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,397 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,122 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,472 | |
Fairview | $2,425 | |
Rockingham | $2,600 | |
Timberlea | $2,420 | |
West End | $2,161 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,382 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,700 | 47% | 27% | |
Houses | $2,697 | No Change | 2% | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,990
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,148
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,583
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,259
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last year
5%
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,397
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,472
West End
Average rent
$2,161
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,600
Armdale
Average rent
$2,088
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,122
Albro Lake
Average rent
$2,000
Fairview
Average rent
$2,425
Clayton Park
Average rent
$2,464
Timberlea
Average rent
$2,420
Apartments
Average rent
$2,382
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
47%
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Halifax, NS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Halifax and Cape Breton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Halifax
25%higher than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 64% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
4d ago
House for rent in Halifax
5 beds
2 baths
$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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
12h ago
72 10-72 Lakefront Road, Halifax, NS B2Y 3C6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,895
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
4d ago
Downtown Halifax condo for rent in Halifax
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
2d ago
31 Queen St, Halifax, NS B2Y 0G5
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,543–$2,200
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
18h ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$8,000
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Halifax
4 beds
2 baths
$6,210
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
7h ago
5415 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS B3J 0K8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$5,750
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
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
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
18h ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$8,000
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
21h 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
5d+ ago
671 Larry Uteck Blvd, Halifax, NS B3M 0J6
2 beds
2 baths
$2,496
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
2m ago
3075 Devonshire Ave, Halifax, NS B3K 0H5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,335–$2,670
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,823
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,321
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
4m 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
4m 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
21h 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
5d+ ago
18 2-18 Foxwood Terrace, Halifax, NS B3R 2H7
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
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
4m 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
4m 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
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Frequently asked questions for Halifax, NS
Quick answers to common questions about the Halifax rental market.
How much is rent in Halifax?
The average rent in Halifax is $2,382 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Halifax is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $482 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Albro Lake ($2,000/mo), Armdale ($2,088/mo), and Dartmouth Centre ($2,122/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Halifax?
February offers the best rental deals in Halifax, with the lowest rents of the year and approximately 4.8% savings compared to November's peak prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December see less competition among renters.
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).