Rental Market Trends in Halifax, NS

What is the average rent in Halifax, NS?

$1,829/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Halifax, NS was $1,829/month. When you rent an apartment in Halifax, you can expect to pay as little as $1,487 to as much as $2,588, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,487/month

438 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,829/month

594 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,266/month

886 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,588/month

1,163 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

One Bedroom

$1,520/month

422 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Halifax, NS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

2% $700 - $1,000/month

12% $1,001 - $1,500/month

43% $1,501 - $2,000/month

43% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Halifax is $1,829, you’ll want to make about $6,096 per month or $73,152 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 neighbourhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Halifax, 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.

Explore the Area Guide for Halifax, NS

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Halifax we think you'll love

Walker Residences

8 Walker Av,
Halifax, NS B4C 4A1

$2,095 - $3,150

1-4 Beds

Peninsula Place

1015 Barrington St,
Halifax, NS B3H 4R4

$2,000 - $3,993

1-3 Beds

Quinpool Tower

2060 Quingate Pl,
Halifax, NS B3L 4P7

$1,995 - $2,195

2 Beds

Bishop’s Landing

1475 Lower Water St,
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2

$3,550

3 Beds

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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.