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Kent Street Apartments

5240 Kent St, Halifax, NS B3H 1P6

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Kent Street

5240 Kent St
Halifax, NS B3H 1P6
Kent Street in Halifax, NS - Building Photo
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  • Studio–3 Bedrooms
  • 350–925 Square Feet

Property Information

  • 135 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1950

About Kent Street

**Limited-Time Offer: Move In Today & Don't Pay Rent Until July 1st, 2026!** Limited-time offer for new residents only. Subject to availability, approval, and full terms and conditions. Welcome to Kent Street. Within walking distance of Saint Mary's University, grocery stores, and downtown nightlife, Kent Street Apartments offers accommodations for students and young professionals. Feel safe with secure buildings, an onsite office, and on-call resident managers. Kent Street Apartments offer a unique heritage character with hardwood floors and spacious rooms. Located in the heart of the south end, these apartments are within walking distance to the waterfront, Sea Port Market, and excellent restaurants. This is an area of Halifax with all your needs within walking distance. Building Features Balcony in some apartments Coin-Operated Laundry Suites equipped for Bell Aliant Fibe TV, Internet & Home Phone

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Balcony in some units
  • Cat Friendly
  • Close to Dalhousie and Saint Mary's Universities
  • Coin-Operated Laundry
  • Hardwood And Laminate Floors
  • Heat Included
  • Hot Water Included
  • Renovated Suites
  • Secure Entrance and Mail Drop Boxes
  • Spacious Rooms

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–4:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    Studio, 1 bath

    Studio, 1 Bath, 350-400 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableStudio, 1 bath350-400 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Bachelor

    Studio, 1 Bath, 439 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableBachelor439 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 450 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1 Bedroom450 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    1 Bedroom and Den

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 551 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1 Bedroom and Den551 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    1 Bed, 1 bath

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
     
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable1 Bed, 1 bath600 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Beds

    2 Beds,
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnit
    Unavailable2 Beds

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    2 Bedrooms

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 758 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable2 Bedrooms758 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 3 Bedrooms

    3 Beds

    3 Beds,
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnit
    Unavailable3 Beds

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    3 Bedroom

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 925 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Unavailable3 Bedroom925 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating

    Kitchen

    • Instant Hot Water
    • Kitchen
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

Fixed Cats Only

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Balcony in some units
  • Cat Friendly
  • Close to Dalhousie and Saint Mary's Universities
  • Coin-Operated Laundry
  • Hardwood And Laminate Floors
  • Heat Included
  • Hot Water Included
  • Renovated Suites
  • Secure Entrance and Mail Drop Boxes
  • Spacious Rooms

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Walk Up

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready

Kitchen Amenities

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Kitchen
Google Map

Map

5240 Kent St, Halifax, NS B3H 1P6

Getting Around

  • 90 / 100 Exceptionally walkable

    All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

  • 60 / 100 Good public transit

    Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

  • 50 / 100 Fairly bikeable

    Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 40 / 100 Fairly car friendly

    Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Scores provided by Local Logic details

Getting to Know the Area

  • 90 / 100 Restaurants

    Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Cafes

    Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes

  • 90 / 100 Nightlife

    Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes

  • 80 / 100 Shopping

    Wide variety of shops within a few minutes

  • 70 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 90 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Scores provided by Local Logic

Nearby Schools

Inglis Street Elementary

5985 Inglis Street
Public School - Grades K-5
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Lemarchant St Thomas Elementary

6141 Watt Street
Public School - Grades K-5
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

Citadel High

1855 Trollope St
Public School - Grades 9-12
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away

Gorsebrook Junior High

5966 South Street
Public School - Grades 6-8
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Saint Marys Elementary

5614 Morris Street
Public School - Grades K-5
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
School data provided by Local Logic.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Kent Street.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

2003 Gottingen St
2 minute drive / 0.93 miles away

Walmart

920 Cole Harbour Rd
8 minute drive / 3.99 miles away

Costco

137 Countryview Dr
9 minute drive / 4.52 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Dalhousie University - Sexton Campus

1459 Oxford Street
1 minute drive / 0.24 miles away

Dalhousie University - Carleton Campus

1459 Oxford Street
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Saint Mary's University - Main Campus

923 Robie Street
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Military Bases

Canadian Forces Base Halifax

3 minute drive / 1.23 miles away

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