
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Halifax, NS from $700 (133 Rentals)
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ALMA @ South End

Churchill Apartments

3025-3025 Olivet St

StoneyBrook Apartments

Riverview Terrace

Harbour View Apartments

Harbour View Apartments

Garden Park

5564-5564 North St
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1128-1128 South Park St

Southpoint

5778-5778 South St

Halifax Apartments – Scotia Tower

Spring Garden Terrace

6411-6411 South St

7 Rufus Ave

Ridgeway Towers

1585-1585 Oxford St

Somerset Place Apartments
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Somerset Place Apartments

Story of Willett West

LeMarchant Towers

The Macdonald

5222-5222 Green St

Park Victoria Apartments

Ocean Brook Park Apartments

3011 Oxford St

Cunard Apartments

Halifax Apartments – MacKeen Towers
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5274 South St

Wedgewood Court

Ogilvie on the Park

Stonecrest Village

Cunard Residences

1545-1545 Oxford St

1157-1157 Tower Rd

The Welsford Apartments

4-1058 Tower House

MZM Tower
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1066-1066 Tower Rd

6354-6354 Edinburgh St

Westfield Apartments

Fort Lawrence

Fort Anne

854 Mclean St

149 Albro Lake Road - Sheridan Place

The Terrace

Fort George

Kent Street
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Halifax, NS Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Halifax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Halifax Studio Apartments | $1,965 | $1,225 | $3,659 |
| Cheap Halifax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $800 | $4,200 |
| Cheap Halifax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,499 | $4,345 |
| Cheap Halifax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $1,350 | $5,750 |
| Cheap Halifax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $1,170 | $5,280 |
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Cheapest Available Halifax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Halifax, NS is a Studio unit found at Churchill Apartments priced from $1,225. 90 Highfield Park Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Halifax apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 90 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 86 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 76 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 96 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Riverview Terrace | 1 Bedrom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1 Glenview Drive | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Harbour View Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Sheradon Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Dillman Place | One Bedroom + Water View | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Halifax, NS
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Halifax area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2 Bedroom plus Den 2 Bath Model at Royal Gardens in the starting from $2,519. The second greatest value Halifax apartment is the 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) Model at Azure starting at $2,660 with a $1.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Halifax apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gardens | 2 Bedroom plus Den 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Azure | 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| The Kensington Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| The Gardens I/II Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 76 Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Ashton Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Wentworth Terrace Estates 131 | 2-bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Ocean Brook Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 86 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 96 Highfield Park Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Halifax Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Halifax?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Halifax is at Churchill Apartments listed at $1,225.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Halifax Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Halifax Apartment is $1,300 at 90 Highfield Park Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Halifax Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Halifax is starting from $1,500 at 96 Highfield Park Dr.
What is the most affordable Halifax Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Halifax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Glen Terrace and starts from $2,095.
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