Rental Market Trends in Nova Scotia
C$1,653/month
Average Rent
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
+C$41
Average Price Increase
Ranked 8th
Least Expensive Rent by Province
458
Available Rentals
Wolfville, NS
City with the Lowest Rent
What is the average rent in Nova Scotia?
As of January 2025, the average rent in Nova Scotia is C$1,653/month. When you rent an apartment in Nova Scotia, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about C$1,407 per month for a studio, C$1,653 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around C$2,110 for a two-bedroom apartment in Nova Scotia. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay C$2,280 or more.
Rent by City
What are the most affordable cities in Nova Scotia?
Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Nova Scotia to live are Wolfville, Colchester and Kings.
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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.