Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
Halifax, NS

Median rent

Median rent in Halifax

$2,200/mo

Flat

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.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Halifax

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Halifax rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Halifax, NS

Average rent prices in Halifax have decreased by 1% 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 $2,042 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,479.

Listings

Studio

$2,050

5%

23%

1 bedroom

$2,027

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,474

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,972

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,595

12%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,027

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,474

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

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.

Discover rentals in Halifax, NS

2427 Agricola Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Halifax

Lakefront Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Lakefront Apartments

72 10-72 Lakefront Road, Halifax, NS B2Y 3C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,371–$1,995

Quinpool Court - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Quinpool Court

2225 Quinpool Court, Halifax, NS B3L 4R1

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$2,495

Harbour View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Harbour View Apartments

2334 Longard Plaza, Halifax, NS B3K 5K6

1–4 beds

1 bath

$1,630–$2,895

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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 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Halifax?

Average rent prices in Halifax have decreased by 1% 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 ($1,999/mo), Clayton Park ($2,099/mo), and Armdale ($2,127/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).

Apartments for rent in Halifax