Rental Market Trends in Halifax, NS

What is the average rent in Halifax, NS?

C$1,805/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Halifax, NS was C$1,805/month. When you rent an apartment in Halifax, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,494 to as much as C$2,499, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

C$1,494/month

462 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

C$1,805/month

594 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

C$2,212/month

885 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

C$2,499/month

1,090 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 Halifax, NS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to C$14 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below C$700/month

3% C$700 - C$1,000/month

11% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month

42% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month

44% Above C$2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Halifax is C$1,805, you’ll want to make about C$6,016 per month or C$72,192 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 Halifax, NS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Halifax, NS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Halifax we think you'll love

Armdale Place

36 Abbey Rd,
Halifax, NS B3P 2M6

C$1,630 - C$2,263

1-2 Beds

Bayers Park II

6967 Bayers Rd,
Halifax, NS B3L 4P2

C$1,750 - C$2,207

1-2 Beds

85 Westgrove

85 Westgrove Pl,
Halifax, NS B3M 3L7

C$1,938 - C$2,088

1-2 Beds

The Abigail I

56 Jacob Ln,
Halifax, NS B3M 0H6

C$2,500 - C$2,650

1-3 Beds

Canada Nova Scotia Halifax 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.