Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 7, 2026
Average rent in
Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on August 7, 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 $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $71 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month increase in median rent.
Compared to national trends
Calgary sits 7.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 1,515 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Calgary rent for $1,332/month, 1-bedrooms $1,595/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,937/month. Apartments make up 58.2% of total rentals and rent at a median of $1,754/month, while houses rent for $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Calgary, AB, Collingwood rents fell 77.5% year over year to $1,800/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.6% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
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 August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calgary
1,515
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Calgary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Calgary, AB
Average rent prices in Calgary have increased by 1% 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 $1,754, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Calgary run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,332 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 |  3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,937 | 8% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bankview | $1,450 | |
Beltline | $1,820 | |
Bridgeland | $1,895 | |
Downtown Calgary | $1,950 | |
Killarney | $2,237 | |
Mission | $1,781 | |
Quarry Park | $1,949 | |
Sage Hill | $1,917 | |
Shaganappi | $1,915 | |
Skyview Ranch | $1,627 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,754 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,332
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,937
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Beltline
Average rent
$1,820
Downtown Calgary
Average rent
$1,950
Sage Hill
Average rent
$1,917
Skyview Ranch
Average rent
$1,627
Bridgeland
Average rent
$1,895
Mission
Average rent
$1,781
Killarney
Average rent
$2,237
Shaganappi
Average rent
$1,915
Bankview
Average rent
$1,450
Quarry Park
Average rent
$1,949
Apartments
Average rent
$1,754
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
11%
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
7%lower than the national median
6%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,825
3%$1,500
1%$1,815
6%$1,775
2%$1,500
6%$1,245
7%$1,280
1%$1,442
1%$1,714
12%$1,704
3%$1,928
6%$2,455
13%Discover rentals in Calgary, AB
5d+ ago
Varsity apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
2d ago
Brentwood apartment for rent in Calgary
3 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
912 6 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 0V6
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Braeside apartment for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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
The Properties apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$12,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
2d ago
914 Royal Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2T 0L5
4 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
4 beds
3 baths
$6,950
House for rent
Available Aug 29
47m ago
Verified
1750 4 St Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 9E7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,420
Apartment for rent
49m ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$2,693
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
205 Hartell Way Se, Calgary, AB T2X None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$1,889
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1055 11 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1G8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,338
Apartment for rent
47m ago
Verified
1750 4 St Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 9E7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,420
Apartment for rent
49m ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$2,693
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1055 11 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1G8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,338
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Lucas St Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1R6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$2,063
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1055 11 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1G8
2 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Lucas St Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1R6
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,770–$2,063
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
700 1000-3000 700 Legacy Village Road Se, Calgary, AB T2X 5Y8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,200
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3859 Market St Se, Calgary, AB T3M None
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,615–$1,959
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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Calgary?
Average rent prices in Calgary have increased by 1% 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Calgary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary are Bankview ($1,450/mo), Skyview Ranch ($1,627/mo), and Mission ($1,781/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Calgary average around $1,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,980/month.
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).