Rental Market Trends in Dartmouth, NS

What is the average rent in Dartmouth, NS?

C$1,590/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Dartmouth, NS was C$1,590/month. When you rent an apartment in Dartmouth, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,389 to as much as C$2,239, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

C$1,389/month

284 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

C$1,590/month

671 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

C$2,054/month

999 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

C$2,239/month

867 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 0.7%, which averages out to C$10 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below C$700/month

5% C$700 - C$1,000/month

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

58% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month

25% Above C$2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Dartmouth is C$1,590, you’ll want to make about C$5,300 per month or C$63,600 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 neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Dartmouth, 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.

Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Dartmouth we think you'll love

Baker Arms & Wexford Apartments

105 Baker Dr,
Dartmouth, NS B2W 0E7

1-2 Beds | Call for Rent

One Oak Street

1 Oak St,
Dartmouth, NS B3A 1Y7

Studio - 2 Beds | C$1,695 - C$2,195

The Junction

3075 Devonshire Av,
Halifax, NS B3K 0H5

1 Bed | C$2,175

216 Nadia Dr

216 Nadia Dr,
Dartmouth, NS B3A 0E3

2 Beds | C$2,245

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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.