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Rental Market Trends in Calgary, AB

What is the average rent in Calgary, AB?

$1,616/month

Average Rent

572 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Calgary, AB was $1,616/month. When you rent an apartment in Calgary, you can expect to pay as little as $1,363 to as much as $2,321, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,363/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
572 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,971/month
828 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,321/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,643/month
376 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,586/month
743 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,315/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,631/month
1,803 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,906/month
601 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,581/month
162 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,984/month
619 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,543/month
969 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,367/month
1,532 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Calgary, AB?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.6%, which averages out to $57 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Calgary, AB
Last Updated April 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
16% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Applewood Park
$1,306/month
598 Sq Ft
Bankview
$1,418/month
567 Sq Ft
Upper Mount Royal
$1,469/month
542 Sq Ft
Sunalta
$1,487/month
614 Sq Ft
Braeside
$1,499/month
637 Sq Ft
Tuxedo Park
$1,507/month
514 Sq Ft
Eau Claire
$1,525/month
570 Sq Ft
Belvedere
$1,533/month
620 Sq Ft
Lower Mount Royal
$1,548/month
564 Sq Ft
Kingsland
$1,553/month
665 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
$2,136/month
649 Sq Ft
Cliff Bungalow
$2,001/month
635 Sq Ft
Downtown Commercial Core
$1,965/month
572 Sq Ft
Mission
$1,955/month
626 Sq Ft
Ramsay
$1,892/month
624 Sq Ft
Southwood
$1,891/month
634 Sq Ft
Bridgeland/Riverside
$1,885/month
630 Sq Ft
Beltline
$1,871/month
598 Sq Ft
Inglewood
$1,846/month
633 Sq Ft
Altadore
$1,841/month
608 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 Beltline .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Hill/Downtown/Beltline
$1,793/month
596 Sq Ft
Suburban South
$1,668/month
612 Sq Ft
Beltline
$1,871/month
598 Sq Ft
Mission
$1,955/month
626 Sq Ft
Downtown Commercial Core
$1,965/month
572 Sq Ft
Chinook
$1,704/month
602 Sq Ft
Suburban North
$1,588/month
647 Sq Ft
Cliff Bungalow
$2,001/month
635 Sq Ft
Haysboro
$1,771/month
624 Sq Ft
Lower Mount Royal
$1,548/month
564 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 $1,616, you’ll want to make about $5,386 per month or $64,632 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

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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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