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Rental Market Trends in Dartmouth, NS

What is the average rent in Dartmouth, NS?

$1,664/month

Average Rent

587 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Dartmouth, NS was $1,664/month. When you rent an apartment in Dartmouth, you can expect to pay as little as $1,348 to as much as $2,254, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,348/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,664/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,105/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,254/month
960 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 Dartmouth, NS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $28 less 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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Rent Ranges in Dartmouth, NS
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dartmouth, NS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Dartmouth is $1,664, you’ll want to make about $5,546 per month or $66,552 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

Dartmouth, NS

284 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Dartmouth, NS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Dartmouth we think you'll love

96 Highfield Park Dr

96 Highfield Park Dr

96 Highfield Park Dr,
Dartmouth, NS B3A 4W4

$1,250 - $1,695

1-2 Beds

Lakefront Apartments

Lakefront Apartments

10-72 Lakefront Rd,
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3C3

$1,595

1-3 Beds

The Terrastone

The Terrastone

71 Terrastone Rdg,
Dartmouth, NS B2X 0E7

$2,300 - $3,100

2 Beds

Origin

Origin

53 Drum Rd,
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0H8

$2,175 - $4,705

1-3 Beds

Canada Nova Scotia Dartmouth 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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