Cape Breton, NS rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cape Breton, NS is $1,549.
$1,549
+$100
+$150
1
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,549 to $1,549.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| May | $1,499 | $1,449 |
| Jun | $1,399 | $1,449 |
| Jul | $1,444 | $1,449 |
| Aug | $1,399 | $1,199 |
| Sep | $1,399 | $1,449 |
| Oct | $1,449 | $1,449 |
| Nov | $1,449 | $1,449 |
| Dec | $1,449 | No data |
Market temperature
The Cape Breton, NS rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Cape Breton, NS is 26% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Cape Breton, NS?
The average rent in Cape Breton, NS is $1,549.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cape Breton, NS?
Houses in Cape Breton, NS rent between $1,549 - $1,549 with an average rent of $1,549.
3. How has the rent in Cape Breton, NS changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Cape Breton, NS increased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Cape Breton, NS increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Cape Breton, NS increased by $100
5. How many available rentals are there in Cape Breton, NS?
There are currently 1 rentals available in Cape Breton, NS.
6. How do rent prices in Cape Breton, NS compare with the national average?
The average rent in Cape Breton, NS is $1,549 — 26.24% lower the national average of $2,100.