96 Highfield Park Dr
96 Highfield Park Dr,
Dartmouth, NS B3A 4W4
1-2 Beds | $1,395 - $1,695
Rental Market Trends in Dartmouth, NS
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Dartmouth, NS is $1,619/month.
$1,619/month
Average Rent
549 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.5%
Change / Year
446
Available Apartments
Dartmouth rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Dartmouth average $1,442 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Dartmouth average $1,619 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dartmouth average $2,158 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dartmouth average $2,534 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Dartmouth, NS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $25 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Dartmouth, NS
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
39%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dartmouth, NS?
Because the average rent in Dartmouth is $1,619, you’ll want to make about $5,396 per month or $64,752 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.
How does Dartmouth, NS compare to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dartmouth, NS to other nearby cities and neighbourhoods. The Apartments.com neighbourhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dartmouth?
The average rent in Dartmouth is $1,619 per month, which is 7.5% lower than the national average of $1,750.
Are rents going up or down in Dartmouth?
Rents in Dartmouth, NS are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $25 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Dartmouth?
In Dartmouth, NS, 39% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.