Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, NS from $1,170 (130 Rentals)

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property at 1 Richmond St
$1,358
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 1
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1 Richmond St

DartmouthNSB3A 4R1
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property at 24 Dundas St
$1,550 - $1,750
1 Bedroom Rentals
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24 Dundas St

DartmouthNSB2Y 4L2
property at 1237 Cole Harbour Rd
$1,795 - $1,925
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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1237 Cole Harbour Rd

DartmouthNSB2V 1N1

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property at 22 Dawson St
$1,850 - $2,850
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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22 Dawson St

DartmouthNSB3A 0H7
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Parker Street Apartments
$1,321 - $2,200Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parker Street Apartments

7-15 Parker StDartmouth, NS B2Y 4A6
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90 Highfield Park Dr
$1,350 - $1,3951 Bedroom Apartments

90 Highfield Park Dr

90 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4W7
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86 Highfield Park Dr
$1,350 - $1,3951 Bedroom Apartments

86 Highfield Park Dr

86 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4W3
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10 Joseph Young St
$1,350 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Joseph Young St

10 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4V7
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55-65 Highfield Park Dr
$1,375 - $1,5951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55-65 Highfield Park Dr

55-65 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4S4
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Gaston Residences
$1,394 - $1,849Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gaston Residences

86 Gaston RdDartmouth, NS B2Y 3W6
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The Shuffle
$1,470 - $2,205Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Shuffle

65 King StDartmouth, NS B2Y 2R7
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47 Joseph Young St
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Joseph Young St

47 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4W5
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Highfield Park
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highfield Park

51 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4V9
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30 Joseph Young St
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Joseph Young St

30 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4V3
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40 Joseph Young St
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Joseph Young St

40 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4T9
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20 Joseph Young St
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20 Joseph Young St

20 Joseph Young StDartmouth, NS B3A 4V2
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98 Highfield Park Dr
$1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Highfield Park Dr

98 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4W8
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76 Highfield Park Dr
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

76 Highfield Park Dr

76 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4W1
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17 Highfield Park Drive
$1,4951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17 Highfield Park Drive

15-25 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4S2
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80 Highfield Park Dr
$1,495 - $1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Highfield Park Dr

80 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4W2
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94 Highfield Park Dr
$1,4951 Bedroom Apartments

94 Highfield Park Dr

94 Highfield Park DrDartmouth, NS B3A 4V8
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Dillman Place
$1,595 - $1,695Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dillman Place

3 Dillman PlDartmouth, NS B3A 1A6
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One Oak Street
$1,595 - $1,695Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Oak Street

1 Oak StDartmouth, NS B3A 1Y7
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Lakefront Apartments
$1,650 - $1,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakefront Apartments

10-72 Lakefront RdDartmouth, NS B2Y 3C3
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Waterview Place
$1,695Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterview Place

12-16 Regent DrDartmouth, NS B2Y 3L1
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6 Jamieson Street
$1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Jamieson Street

6 Jamieson StDartmouth, NS B3A 3B7
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ALMA @ South End
$1,170 - $6,025

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Base Rent$1,170 - $6,025

Total Monthly Price$1,170 - $6,025
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ALMA @ South End

1412 Seymour StHalifax, NS B3H 0C7
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property at 5770 Spring Garden Rd
$1,630 - $2,430
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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Spring Garden

5770 Spring Garden Rd
HalifaxNSB3H 4J8
property at 2334 Longard Plaza
$1,630 - $2,895
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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Harbour View Apartments

2334 Longard Plaza
HalifaxNSB3K 2Y9

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Dartmouth, NS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dartmouth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dartmouth, NS is a 1 Bed unit found at Parker Street Apartments priced from $1,321. 86 Highfield Park Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dartmouth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,321
86 Highfield Park Dr1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,350
55-65 Highfield Park Dr1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,375
3 Fernhill Drive1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,450
40 Joseph Young St1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495
80 Highfield Park Dr1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495
30 Joseph Young St1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495
17 Highfield Park Drive1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495
Highfield Park1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495
94 Highfield Park Dr1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dartmouth, NS and Nearby

As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dartmouth area is the $1.83 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Dartmouth apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Gladstone North Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.06 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dartmouth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The AspenTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.83
Gladstone North Apartments3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$2.06
Baker Arms & Wexford Apartments2 Bed Den 2 Bath E2BR, 2BA$2.01
The LindenTwo Bedroom + Den2BR, 2BA$1.86
155 Stoneybrook CourtThree Bedroom3BR, 1.5BA$1.80
Maplehurst ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.03
Halifax Apartments – Scotia Tower1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1.99
86 Highfield Park Dr1 Bedroom + Den1BR, 1BA$1.81
Highfield Park1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.97
55-65 Highfield Park Dr1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dartmouth Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dartmouth?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dartmouth is at Southpoint listed at $1,516.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dartmouth Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dartmouth Apartment is $1,321 at Parker Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dartmouth Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dartmouth is starting from $1,695 at Maplehurst Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dartmouth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dartmouth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maplehurst Apartments and starts from $1,895.

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