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Rental Market Trends in Calgary, AB

What is the average rent in Calgary, AB?

$1,619/month

Average Rent

563 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Calgary, AB was $1,619/month. When you rent an apartment in Calgary, you can expect to pay as little as $1,385 to as much as $2,348, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,385/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,619/month
563 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,976/month
828 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,348/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,805/month
391 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,632/month
642 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,348/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,090/month
1,475 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,063/month
574 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,464/month
261 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,798/month
559 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,820/month
872 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,858/month
762 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Calgary, AB?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $56 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Calgary, AB
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Calgary, AB
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary?

Based on current rent prices, Applewood Park, Bankview and Tuxedo Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Applewood Park
$1,398/month
600 Sq Ft
Bankview
$1,400/month
570 Sq Ft
Tuxedo Park
$1,449/month
509 Sq Ft
Sunalta
$1,455/month
599 Sq Ft
Sherwood
$1,527/month
658 Sq Ft
Kingsland
$1,533/month
659 Sq Ft
Upper Mount Royal
$1,536/month
548 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$1,541/month
530 Sq Ft
Eau Claire
$1,543/month
577 Sq Ft
Mahogany
$1,548/month
572 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Calgary?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown East Village, Cliff Bungalow and Downtown Commercial Core are the most expensive neighborhoods in Calgary.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown East Village
$2,110/month
661 Sq Ft
Cliff Bungalow
$2,020/month
627 Sq Ft
Downtown Commercial Core
$1,985/month
568 Sq Ft
Mission
$1,974/month
619 Sq Ft
Bridgeland/Riverside
$1,928/month
630 Sq Ft
Ramsay
$1,908/month
638 Sq Ft
Beltline
$1,902/month
599 Sq Ft
Crescent Heights
$1,881/month
619 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,872/month
786 Sq Ft
Inglewood
$1,845/month
644 Sq Ft

Which Calgary neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hill/Downtown/Beltline
$1,832/month
596 Sq Ft
Beltline
$1,902/month
599 Sq Ft
Suburban South
$1,626/month
614 Sq Ft
Mission
$1,974/month
619 Sq Ft
Downtown Commercial Core
$1,985/month
568 Sq Ft
Chinook
$1,712/month
596 Sq Ft
Cliff Bungalow
$2,020/month
627 Sq Ft
Suburban North
$1,578/month
607 Sq Ft
Lower Mount Royal
$1,594/month
562 Sq Ft
Bankview
$1,400/month
570 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 $1,619, you’ll want to make about $5,396 per month or $64,752 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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Calgary, AB

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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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