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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Halifax rent stands today
Halifax, NS rent rose 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,325/month. Renters are paying slightly more than last year, though the $25/month increase is negligible. Rent is close to the peak of $2,340/month from October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Halifax runs 22.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 116 rentals available, mostly apartments.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Halifax rent for $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,550/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,025/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,780/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Halifax, NS, Armdale rents fell 29.6% year over year to $2,005/month across 18 rentals, while Albro Lake and East Dartmouth saw increases of 23.1% and 22.4% respectively. These neighborhood trends show varied local market dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,325/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Halifax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Halifax, NS
Average rent prices in Halifax have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,327, whereas a house costs $2,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | No Change | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,025 | 9% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,780 | 23% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $1,999 | |
Armdale | $2,005 | |
Clayton Park | $2,099 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,230 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,157 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,350 | |
East Dartmouth | $2,730 | |
Fairview | $1,995 | |
Rockingham | $2,550 | |
West End | $2,161 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,327 | 4% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,797 |  12% | - | |
Houses | $2,747 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,780
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
5%
East Dartmouth
Average rent
$2,730
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,350
West End
Average rent
$2,161
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,230
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,550
Armdale
Average rent
$2,005
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,157
Albro Lake
Average rent
$1,999
Fairview
Average rent
$1,995
Clayton Park
Average rent
$2,099
Apartments
Average rent
$2,327
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,747
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
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
22%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 29% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
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2%Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
5d+ 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 Sep 1
2h ago
171 165-171 Victoria Road, Halifax, NS B3A 1W1
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,795
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
2h ago
72 10-72 Lakefront Road, Halifax, NS B2Y 3C6
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,995
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
2334 Longard Plaza, Halifax, NS B3K 5K6
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,590–$2,895
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
Available Feb 1
1d 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
22h 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
4h 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
5d+ ago
5881 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4S3
2 beds
2 baths
$4,595
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
6h ago
53 Drum Rd, Halifax, NS B3B 0S5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$4,845
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
10h ago
210 Willett St, Halifax, NS B3M 3C6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,496
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
1d 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
1d 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
1d 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
15h ago
40 Charlotte Lane, Halifax, NS B3M 4N4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,680–$1,865
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
15h ago
81 79,81 Radcliffe Drive & 80, Halifax, NS B3M 4P2
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,890
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
15h ago
1881 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L8
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,915–$3,560
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 Aug 1
6h ago
53 Drum Rd, Halifax, NS B3B 0S5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$4,845
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
10h ago
210 Willett St, Halifax, NS B3M 3C6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,970–$3,496
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
5d+ ago
671 Larry Uteck Blvd, Halifax, NS B3M 0J6
2 beds
2 baths
$2,525
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
6h ago
6353 Pepperell St, Halifax, NS B3H 0E3
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,960–$4,055
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
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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 $2,325 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Halifax is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Fairview ($1,995/mo), Albro Lake ($1,999/mo), and Armdale ($2,005/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).