Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Calgary, AB rent slipped 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat and a small $25 difference that is not meaningful for most renters.
Compared to national trends
Calgary sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 715 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters seeking choice.
Price ranges
Studios in Calgary run around $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,604/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,950/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,200/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,095/month, while apartments sit at $1,780/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Calgary, AB, Britannia rents fell 70.0% year over year to $1,799/month across 18 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide market cooling by only 2.0%, showing a concentrated neighborhood shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Calgary
$1,799/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Calgary is $1,799 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calgary
715
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% 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 $1,780, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Calgary run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,399 | 2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,604 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,299 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bankview | $1,400 | |
Beltline | $1,850 | |
Bridgeland | $2,051 | |
Downtown Calgary | $1,950 | |
Kingsland | $1,564 | |
Mission | $1,847 | |
Sage Hill | $1,917 | |
Shaganappi | $1,887 | |
Skyview Ranch | $1,662 | |
Springbank Hill | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,780 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,095 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,604
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
Beltline
Average rent
$1,850
Downtown Calgary
Average rent
$1,950
Sage Hill
Average rent
$1,917
Mission
Average rent
$1,847
Skyview Ranch
Average rent
$1,662
Bridgeland
Average rent
$2,051
Kingsland
Average rent
$1,564
Shaganappi
Average rent
$1,887
Bankview
Average rent
$1,400
Springbank Hill
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Calgary, AB is 4% higher than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,727
8%$1,507
3%$1,679
2%$1,695
12%$1,480
5%$1,125
1%$1,270
3%$1,475
2%$1,450
22%$1,660
8%$2,056
10%$2,500
6%Discover rentals in Calgary, AB
2d ago
342 15 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 0P9
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
912 6 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 0V6
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1h ago
84 Creekstone Dr Sw, Calgary, AB T2X 4Z5
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
102 Silverton Glen Gate Sw, Calgary, AB T2X 5C4
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
524 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1L1
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$7,250–$13,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
19 Watermark Ave, Calgary, AB T3L 0C9
4 beds
4.5 baths
$9,995
House for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,661
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,058
$5,792
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1750 4 St Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 9E7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,275
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$2,743
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$2,200
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
700 1000-3000 700 Legacy Village Road Se, Calgary, AB T2X 5Y8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1800 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2S 2S5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$1,935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3859 Market St Se, Calgary, AB T3M None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,615–$2,157
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
825 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 2T4
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5h ago
Verified
521 3 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3T3
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$2,095
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$2,743
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$2,200
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
700 1000-3000 700 Legacy Village Road Se, Calgary, AB T2X 5Y8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1800 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2S 2S5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$1,935
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 $1,799 per month as of May 14, 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 2% since last year.
How does Calgary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Calgary is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Calgary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary are Bankview ($1,400/mo), Kingsland ($1,564/mo), and Skyview Ranch ($1,662/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?
Calgary's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across Alberta's largest city.
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).