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Rental Market Trends in Calgary, AB

What is the average rent in Calgary, AB?

C$1,685/month

Average Rent

554 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Calgary, AB was C$1,685/month. When you rent an apartment in Calgary, you can expect to pay as little as C$1,544 to as much as C$2,435, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,544/month
402 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,685/month
554 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$2,049/month
815 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,435/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,334/month
493 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$1,834/month
620 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,163/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$3,032/month
2,018 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,688/month
581 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$2,238/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
C$2,628/month
1,752 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Calgary, AB?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to C$27 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Calgary, AB
Last Updated July 2025
C$1,501 - C$2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Calgary, AB
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below C$700/month
1% C$700 - C$1,000/month
23% C$1,001 - C$1,500/month
57% C$1,501 - C$2,000/month
19% Above C$2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary?

Based on current rent prices, Chinook, Suburban North and Suburban South are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chinook
C$1,701/month
600 Sq Ft
Suburban North
C$1,719/month
616 Sq Ft
Suburban South
C$1,744/month
614 Sq Ft
North Hill/Downtown/Beltline
C$1,985/month
595 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Calgary?

Based on current rent prices, North Hill/Downtown/Beltline, Suburban South and Suburban North are the most expensive neighborhoods in Calgary.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hill/Downtown/Beltline
C$1,985/month
595 Sq Ft
Suburban South
C$1,744/month
614 Sq Ft
Suburban North
C$1,719/month
616 Sq Ft
Chinook
C$1,701/month
600 Sq Ft

Which Calgary neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Calgary with the most apartments available are North Hill/Downtown/Beltline, Suburban South and Chinook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hill/Downtown/Beltline
C$1,985/month
595 Sq Ft
Suburban South
C$1,744/month
614 Sq Ft
Chinook
C$1,701/month
600 Sq Ft
Suburban North
C$1,719/month
616 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Calgary, AB?

Because the average rent in Calgary is C$1,685, you’ll want to make about C$5,616 per month or C$67,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Chinook

Calgary, AB

North Hill/Downtown/Beltline

Calgary, AB

Studio
C$1,279/month
C$1,400/month
One Bedroom
C$1,624/month
C$1,732/month
Two Bedroom
C$1,948/month
C$2,257/month
Three Bedroom
C$2,181/month
C$3,323/month
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Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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