The Nelson Residences
5675 Spring Garden Rd,
Halifax, NS B3J 1G9
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Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Halifax, NS
What is the average rent in Halifax, NS?
C$1,800/month
Average Rent
595 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Halifax, NS was C$1,800/month. When you rent an apartment in Halifax, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,504 to as much as C$2,489, depending on the location and size of the apartment.
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How much has average rent changed in Halifax, NS?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to C$5 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 December 2025
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Rent Ranges in Halifax, NS
Last Updated December 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below C$700/month
2%
C$700 - C$1,000/month
12%
C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
45%
C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
41%
Above C$2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Halifax, NS?
Because the average rent in Halifax is C$1,800, you’ll want to make about C$6,000 per month or C$72,000 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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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.