Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Halifax, NS rent rose 3.4% year over year to a current median of $2,275/month. Month-over-month rent edged down 0.9%, while rents remain about 7.0% below the peak of $2,425/month seen in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Halifax is 18.2% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among Canadian metros. The market currently offers 108 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Halifax are $2,150/month, 1-bedrooms are $2,095/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,461/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,595/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,275/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,275 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Halifax have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,284, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 | 4% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,461 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 5% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | 3% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $2,250 | |
Armdale | $2,080 | |
Clayton Park | $2,179 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,199 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,197 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,345 | |
Fairview | $2,209 | |
Portland East Woodlawn | $2,297 | |
Rockingham | $2,580 | |
West End | $2,282 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,284 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | 4% | 2% | |
Rooms | $950 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,461
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,345
West End
Average rent
$2,282
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,199
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,580
Armdale
Average rent
$2,080
Albro Lake
Average rent
$2,250
Fairview
Average rent
$2,209
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,197
Clayton Park
Average rent
$2,179
Portland East Woodlawn
Average rent
$2,297
Apartments
Average rent
$2,284
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
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
18%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 26% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
$1,596
10%$1,500
$1,652
4%$1,200
38%$1,950
19%$1,600
$1,300
3%$1,507
9%$1,375
2%$1,395
1%$2,350
6%Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Halifax
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
31 Highfield Park Dr, Halifax, NS B3A 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,933
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 Farthington Pl, Halifax, NS B3A 2K3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$1,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$6,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5881 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4S3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$4,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1551 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 4B4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,491–$4,109
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
214 Willett St, Halifax, NS B3M 4B2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,411
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
40 Charlotte Lane, Halifax, NS B3M 4N4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,865
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$3,574
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
11h ago
81 79,81 Radcliffe Drive & 80, Halifax, NS B3M 4P2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,710–$1,885
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1991 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G9
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,275 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Halifax is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Armdale ($2,080/mo), Clayton Park ($2,179/mo), and Dartmouth Centre ($2,197/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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).