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Rental Market Trends in Cape Breton, NS

What is the average rent in Cape Breton, NS?

$1,339/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Cape Breton, NS was $1,339/month. When you rent an apartment in Cape Breton, you can expect to pay as little as to as much as $2,087, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,339/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,646/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,087/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cape Breton, NS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cape Breton, NS
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cape Breton, NS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cape Breton, NS?

Because the average rent in Cape Breton is $1,339, you’ll want to make about $4,463 per month or $53,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Cape Breton, NS

1 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Cape Breton we think you'll love

73-73 Dominion St

73-73 Dominion St

73-73 Dominion St,
Glace Bay, NS B1A 3M8

$1,199

2 Beds

Canada Nova Scotia Cape Breton Rental Trends

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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