Average rent in Cape Breton for a 1-bedroom (2026)
Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $840 (CMHC, October 2025).
| Benchmark | 1-bedroom |
|---|---|
| All renters (CMHC, Oct 2025) | $840 |
At $840, a 1-bedroom in Cape Breton is 44% below the Nova Scotia average ($1,492), and 45% below Halifax, 312 km away ($1,539).
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Oct 2025: average rent by bedroom and survey zone (purpose-built, all tenants). These are averages for purpose-built rental apartments and include long-time tenants, so new leases are usually higher.
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What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Cape Breton?
The average 1-bedroom rent across all renters in Cape Breton is $840 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.
How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 1-bedroom in Cape Breton?
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Other sizes in Cape Breton
Nearby cities
- Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine · $780
- New Glasgow · $842
- Charlottetown · $1,066
- Truro · $1,011
- Summerside · $963
- Halifax · $2,002 asking