Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 6, 2026
Average rent in
Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on November 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Calgary, AB rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,783/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Calgary sits 6.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 1,769 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Calgary run around $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,550/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,800/month. Apartments make up just over half of the inventory, with houses renting for a median of $2,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Nolan Hill rents fell 42.3% year over year to $1,715/month across 22 rentals. This contrasts with Mahogany, where rents rose 9.6% to $2,300/month, showing varied neighborhood trends within Calgary.
Median rent
Median rent in Calgary
$1,783/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Calgary is $1,783 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $117 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calgary
1,769
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Calgary run $1,565 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 |  3% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Altadore | $1,857 | |
Bankview | $1,550 | |
Beltline | $1,840 | |
Bridgeland | $1,900 | |
Downtown Calgary | $1,850 | |
Killarney | $1,997 | |
Kingsland | $1,635 | |
Mission | $1,736 | |
Sage Hill | $1,700 | |
Skyview Ranch | $1,673 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,825 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 2% | 10% | |
Rooms | $999 | 5% | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Beltline
Average rent
$1,840
Downtown Calgary
Average rent
$1,850
Sage Hill
Average rent
$1,700
Mission
Average rent
$1,736
Bridgeland
Average rent
$1,900
Skyview Ranch
Average rent
$1,673
Bankview
Average rent
$1,550
Killarney
Average rent
$1,997
Altadore
Average rent
$1,857
Kingsland
Average rent
$1,635
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
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
6%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Calgary, AB is 1% lower than the median rent in Airdrie, AB.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
2%$1,536
1%$1,679
1%$1,800
5%$1,499
$1,250
10%$1,270
1%$1,429
2%$1,997
9%$1,965
16%$2,036
1%$2,400
4%Discover rentals in Calgary, AB
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Calgary
Studio
0 baths
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Saddle Ridge townhouse for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$580
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Martindale apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
524 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1L1
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,000–$11,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
7h ago
Erlton townhouse for rent in Calgary
Studio
3.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
5 beds
3.5 baths
$7,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
1h ago
Verified
1310 14 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 3S3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476–$2,315
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11519 29 St Se, Calgary, AB T2Z 5H9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2117 81 St Sw, Calgary, AB T3H 6H5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,710
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1310 14 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 3S3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
Verified
2117 81 St Sw, Calgary, AB T3H 6H5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,710
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1450 19 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2T 0H9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$3,199
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
401 Grier Ave Ne, Calgary, AB T2K 5S7
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,751–$2,255
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1h ago
Verified
1310 14 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 3S3
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476–$2,315
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
11519 29 St Se, Calgary, AB T2Z 5H9
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2117 81 St Sw, Calgary, AB T3H 6H5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,710
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,783 per month as of October 31, 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 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $117 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Calgary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary are Bankview ($1,550/mo), Kingsland ($1,635/mo), and Skyview Ranch ($1,673/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Calgary?
To comfortably afford rent in Calgary, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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).