Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Halifax, NS
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Halifax rent stands today
Halifax, NS rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.0%, with renters paying $119 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Halifax runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Atlantic Canadian market with limited total rentals at 124.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Halifax rent for $2,102/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,048/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,470/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,025/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,948/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Halifax
$2,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Halifax is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Halifax
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% 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
Halifax, NS
Rent prices in Halifax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Halifax is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Halifax run $2,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,479.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,102 |  7% |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $2,047 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,470 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,025 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,947 | 11% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Albro Lake | $2,000 | |
Armdale | $2,100 | |
Clayton Park | $2,100 | |
Clayton Park West | $2,195 | |
Dartmouth Centre | $2,175 | |
Downtown Halifax | $2,300 | |
East Dartmouth | $2,710 | |
Fairview | $2,145 | |
Rockingham | $2,461 | |
West End | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,897 | 1% | 14% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 58% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,102
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,947
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
Downtown Halifax
Average rent
$2,300
West End
Average rent
$2,200
Clayton Park West
Average rent
$2,195
Rockingham
Average rent
$2,461
Armdale
Average rent
$2,100
Albro Lake
Average rent
$2,000
East Dartmouth
Average rent
$2,710
Dartmouth Centre
Average rent
$2,175
Fairview
Average rent
$2,145
Clayton Park
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
58%
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
16%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Halifax, NS is 22% higher than the median rent in Cape Breton, NS.
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6%Discover rentals in Halifax, NS
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$850
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
2d ago
31 Highfield Park Dr, Halifax, NS B3A 4T3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,499–$1,933
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2334 Longard Plaza, Halifax, NS B3K 5K6
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,630–$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
1901 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3J 0C6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$6,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
12h ago
53 Drum Rd, Halifax, NS B3B 0S5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$4,845
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5881 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4S3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$4,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,574
Apartment for rent
3h ago
214 Willett St, Halifax, NS B3M 4B2
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,411
Apartment for rent
12h ago
53 Drum Rd, Halifax, NS B3B 0S5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$4,845
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1660 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6211 Willow St, Halifax, NS B3L 0G1
2 beds
1 bath
$3,050–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,574
Apartment for rent
4d ago
40 Charlotte Lane, Halifax, NS B3M 4N4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,680–$1,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3569 Dutch Village Rd, Halifax, NS B3N 0E8
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,224–$5,724
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1871 Albemarle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0M1
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,574
Apartment for rent
12h ago
53 Drum Rd, Halifax, NS B3B 0S5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$4,845
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2001 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J7
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,615–$1,720
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5h ago
2077 2073-2077 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3K 2Y4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 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 $2,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Halifax?
Average rent prices in Halifax have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Halifax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Halifax is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Halifax?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Halifax are Albro Lake ($2,000/mo), Armdale ($2,100/mo), and Clayton Park ($2,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Halifax?
To comfortably afford rent in Halifax, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).