Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 22, 2026
Average rent in
Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on September 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Calgary, AB rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $128 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Calgary sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,614 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Calgary run around $1,368/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,590/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,890/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,825/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Richmond Hill rents fell 56.5% YoY to $2,257/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.2% drop.
Median rent
Median rent in Calgary
$1,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Calgary is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calgary
1,614
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Calgary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Calgary, AB
Average rent prices in Calgary have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Calgary, AB
Rent prices in Calgary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Calgary is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Calgary run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,367 | 4% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,590 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,890 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,825 | No Change |  4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Altadore | $1,956 | |
Bankview | $1,568 | |
Beltline | $1,860 | |
Bridgeland | $1,999 | |
Downtown Calgary | $1,900 | |
Killarney | $1,998 | |
Mission | $1,765 | |
Sage Hill | $1,850 | |
Shaganappi | $1,900 | |
Skyview Ranch | $1,660 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $937 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Beltline
Average rent
$1,860
Downtown Calgary
Average rent
$1,900
Bridgeland
Average rent
$1,999
Sage Hill
Average rent
$1,850
Skyview Ranch
Average rent
$1,660
Mission
Average rent
$1,765
Bankview
Average rent
$1,568
Shaganappi
Average rent
$1,900
Altadore
Average rent
$1,956
Killarney
Average rent
$1,998
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Calgary, AB, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Calgary, AB compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Calgary and Airdrie by all bedroom counts and property types.
Calgary
5%lower than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Calgary, AB is 2% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.
Average rent in nearby cities
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55%$1,521
3%$1,586
7%$1,775
10%$1,500
6%$1,275
12%$1,280
$1,455
2%$2,000
25%$1,952
7%$1,899
6%$2,460
2%Discover rentals in Calgary, AB
5d+ ago
Banff Trail apartment for rent in Calgary
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Edgemont apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
15h ago
The Properties apartment for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$850
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
2d ago
524 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1L1
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,000–$11,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
5 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary condo for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
8h ago
Verified
825 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 2T4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
401 Grier Ave Ne, Calgary, AB T2K 5S7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,255
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
380 370-380 Quarry Way Se, Calgary, AB T2C 5R6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,682–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
20 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 2C3
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
401 Grier Ave Ne, Calgary, AB T2K 5S7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,255
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
380 370-380 Quarry Way Se, Calgary, AB T2C 5R6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,682–$2,175
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1538 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 3Y5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,685–$2,540
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,693
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
825 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 2T4
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
380 370-380 Quarry Way Se, Calgary, AB T2C 5R6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,682–$2,175
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
80 Seton Pk Se, Calgary, AB T3M 3B4
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,410
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,610–$2,315
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Calgary, AB
Quick answers to common questions about the Calgary rental market.
How much is rent in Calgary?
The average rent in Calgary is $1,800 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Calgary?
Average rent prices in Calgary have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Calgary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Calgary is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Calgary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary are Bankview ($1,568/mo), Skyview Ranch ($1,660/mo), and Mission ($1,765/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Calgary?
To comfortably afford rent in Calgary, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Calgary?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Calgary, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters. June sees the highest rent, with roughly 5.3% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).