The Press Block

1730 Granville Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1X5

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782-830-5321
  • Monthly Rent

    $2,190 - $2,930

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    546 - 1,022 sq ft

The Press Block
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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Attached Garage
  • Frente al mar
  • Ventanas de suelo a techo
  • Se puede caminar al campus
  • Terraza en azotea
  • Techos altos
  • Vestidores

Pricing & Floor Plans

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1 Hab 1 Baño
Starting at $2,190 1 Bed 1 Bath 546 – 645 Sq Ft
3 Available units
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  • Unit 307
    price $2,190
    square feet 558
    availibility Now
  • Unit 516
    price $2,295
    square feet 645
    availibility Now
  • Unit 411
    price $2,190
    square feet 546
    availibility Aug 1
2 Habitación
$2,650 2 Beds 2 Baths 761 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 609
    price $2,650
    square feet 761
    availibility Now
2 Hab + Sala De Estar 1 Baño
$2,650 2 Beds 1 Bath 761 Sq Ft Available Now
2 Hab + Sala De Estar 2 Baño
$2,930 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,022 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Base Price
Sq Ft
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  • Unit 304
    price $2,930
    square feet 1,022
    availibility Sep 1
1 Hab 1 Baño
Starting at $2,190 1 Bed 1 Bath 546 – 645 Sq Ft
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 307
    price $2,190
    square feet 558
    availibility Now
  • Unit 516
    price $2,295
    square feet 645
    availibility Now
  • Unit 411
    price $2,190
    square feet 546
    availibility Aug 1
2 Habitación
$2,650 2 Beds 2 Baths 761 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 609
    price $2,650
    square feet 761
    availibility Now
2 Hab + Sala De Estar 1 Baño
$2,650 2 Beds 1 Bath 761 Sq Ft Available Now
2 Hab + Sala De Estar 2 Baño
$2,930 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,022 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 304
    price $2,930
    square feet 1,022
    availibility Sep 1
* 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        50% of base rent

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.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 2025
  • 138 units/9 stories

About The Press Block

The Press Block brings together historic charm, modern living, and an unbeatable downtown Halifax location. Set at the iconic corner of Barrington, George, and Granville streets - once the hub of newspaper publishing in Nova Scotia - this thoughtfully designed building preserves the original heritage facades while embracing striking contemporary architecture. Choose from modern 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments or premium townhouses, all featuring luxury finishes and elegant, brand-new interiors. Just steps from Grand Parade, Province House, the Halifax Waterfront, and Citadel Hill, The Press Block places you in the center of the city's culture, history, and energy. Live where the past meets the future - and write your own story. To view all floorplans, please visit pressblock.ca

The Press Block is an apartment located in Halifax, NS. This listing has rentals from $2190

Contact

Language: English
Open 8:30am - 5pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, By Appointment

Community Amenities

Gimnasio

Ascensor

Terraza en azotea

Control de accesos

Reciclaje

Entrada con llavero electrónico

Acceso 24 horas

Compostaje

Property Services

  • Control de accesos
  • Acceso 24 horas
  • Reciclaje
  • Compostaje
  • Carga de vehículos eléctricos
  • Área de autolavado
  • Transporte público
  • Entrada con llavero electrónico
  • Acceso de minusválidos

Shared Community

  • Ascensor
  • Salón
  • Sala multiusos

Fitness & Recreation

  • Gimnasio
  • Almacenamiento de bicicletas
  • Sala de juegos

Outdoor Features

  • Terraza en azotea
  • Frente al mar

Student Features

  • Dormitorios con cerradura individual
  • Baño privado
  • Se puede caminar al campus

Apartment Features

Lavadora/Secadora

Aire acondicionado

Lavavajillas

Vestidores

Cocina con isla

Microondas

Nevera

Bañera/Ducha

Indoor Features

  • Lavadora/Secadora
  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción
  • Libre de humo
  • Preinstalación de cables
  • Almacén/trastero
  • Tocadores dobles
  • Bañera/Ducha
  • Espejos con marco

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Lavavajillas
  • Máquina de hielo
  • Electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable
  • Despensa
  • Cocina con isla
  • Cocina comedor
  • Cocina
  • Microondas
  • Horno
  • Fogón
  • Nevera
  • Encimeras de cuarzo

Model Details

  • Suelos de baldosas
  • Suelos de vinilo
  • Techos altos
  • Vistas
  • Vestidores
  • Armario de ropa blanca
  • Cubiertas de ventanas
  • Ventanas de suelo a techo
  • Balcón
Location
1730 Granville Street, Halifax,
NS B3J 1X5
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Halifax

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is home to one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world. The harbour plays a central role in commercial and industrial activity, and Halifax is home to more than two-fifths of Nova Scotia’s population.

Attractions include the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the lively Halifax Waterfront, McNabs Island, and the Halifax Public Gardens. With multiple universities and a wide range of dining options—from fine dining to relaxed gastropubs—Halifax offers a blend of history, culture, and coastal living.

Learn more about living in Halifax 
Amenities
  • Control de accesos
  • Acceso 24 horas
  • Reciclaje
  • Compostaje
  • Carga de vehículos eléctricos
  • Área de autolavado
  • Transporte público
  • Entrada con llavero electrónico
  • Acceso de minusválidos
  • Ascensor
  • Salón
  • Sala multiusos
  • Terraza en azotea
  • Frente al mar
  • Gimnasio
  • Almacenamiento de bicicletas
  • Sala de juegos
  • Dormitorios con cerradura individual
  • Baño privado
  • Se puede caminar al campus
  • Lavadora/Secadora
  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción
  • Libre de humo
  • Preinstalación de cables
  • Almacén/trastero
  • Tocadores dobles
  • Bañera/Ducha
  • Espejos con marco
  • Lavavajillas
  • Máquina de hielo
  • Electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable
  • Despensa
  • Cocina con isla
  • Cocina comedor
  • Cocina
  • Microondas
  • Horno
  • Fogón
  • Nevera
  • Encimeras de cuarzo
  • Suelos de baldosas
  • Suelos de vinilo
  • Techos altos
  • Vistas
  • Vestidores
  • Armario de ropa blanca
  • Cubiertas de ventanas
  • Ventanas de suelo a techo
  • Balcón
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday By Appointment
782-830-5321
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.8 km
Drive: 3 min 2.1 km
Drive: 5 min 3.0 km
Drive: 5 min 3.2 km
The Press Block is within 9 minutes or 0.8 kilometer from Dalhousie University, Sexton. It is also near Dalhousie University, Carleton and Dalhousie University, Studley.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & High School
Grades K-5 & 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-5 & 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-5 & 9-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

The Press Block is near Halifax Stanfield International, located 34.4 kilometers or 37 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 16 min 1.4 km
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Halifax Stanfield International
Drive: 37 min 34.4 km
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Traffic

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Press Block.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 6 min 4.7 km
Drive: 13 min 8.4 km
Drive: 14 min 9.1 km
The Press Block has 3 shopping centers within 9.1 kilometers, which is about a 14-minute drive. The kilometers and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Halifax Public Gardens
Walk: 14 min 1.2 km
Halifax Common
Drive: 3 min 2.1 km
Point Pleasant Park
Drive: 6 min 3.6 km
The Press Block has 3 parks within 3.6 kilometers, including Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Common, and Point Pleasant Park.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.9 km
Drive: 121 min 142.6 km
The Press Block is 2.9 kilometers from Canadian Forces Base Halifax, and is convenient to other military bases, including Canadian Forces Base Greenwood.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Press Block have in-unit laundry?

The Press Block has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at The Press Block?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at The Press Block?

Parking is available at The Press Block. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Press Block has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,190/mo. to $2,930/mo.

Is The Press Block pet-friendly?

Yes, The Press Block welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at The Press Block?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,190 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $87,600 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Press Block have move-in specials?

The Press Block is offering 1 mes gratis for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,190.

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