Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Calgary, AB rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,050/month in July 2024.
Compared to national trends
Calgary is 8.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,039 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,924/month. Larger units reach $3,050/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses have a median rent of $2,149/month, while apartments are lower at $1,758/month, reflecting variation by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Britannia rents fell 72.1% year over year to $1,670/month across 18 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.3% drop. Riverbend also saw a decline of 52.9%, indicating localized cooldowns within Calgary's broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Calgary
$1,795/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Calgary is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Calgary
1,039
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Calgary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Calgary, AB
Average rent prices in Calgary have decreased 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 $1,757, whereas a house costs $2,149. 1-bedroom apartments in Calgary run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,953.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,399 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,924 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,290 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bankview | $1,480 | |
Beltline | $1,849 | |
Bridgeland | $1,900 | |
Downtown Calgary | $1,882 | |
Kingsland | $1,530 | |
Mahogany | $1,549 | |
Mission | $1,801 | |
Sage Hill | $1,915 | |
Skyview Ranch | $1,650 | |
Sunnyside | $1,774 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,757 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,149 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,262 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,924
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Beltline
Average rent
$1,849
Downtown Calgary
Average rent
$1,882
Sage Hill
Average rent
$1,915
Bridgeland
Average rent
$1,900
Skyview Ranch
Average rent
$1,650
Mission
Average rent
$1,801
Kingsland
Average rent
$1,530
Bankview
Average rent
$1,480
Mahogany
Average rent
$1,549
Sunnyside
Average rent
$1,774
Apartments
Average rent
$1,757
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,149
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
5%
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
6%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,840
5%$1,500
2%$1,684
4%$1,695
8%$1,500
7%$1,210
1%$1,269
1%$1,495
2%$1,345
31%$1,665
3%$1,754
16%$2,800
19%Discover rentals in Calgary, AB
3d ago
44 Deer Lane Close Se, Calgary, AB T2J 5X7
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$250–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
342 15 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 0P9
1 bed
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
912 6 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 0V6
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2416 16 Ave Nw, Calgary, AB T2M 5C7
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,021–$1,025
Apartment for rent
3d 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
Tuxedo Park apartment for rent in Calgary
1 bed
1 bath
$13,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Calgary
19 Watermark Ave, Calgary, AB T3L 0C9
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,750
House for rent
Available May 26
1d ago
Verified
1320 1 St Se, Calgary, AB T2G 0G8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,596–$6,230
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
1750 4 St Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 9E7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,420
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
736 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 1H4
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,610–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 1000-3000 700 Legacy Village Road Se, Calgary, AB T2X 5Y8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,170
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1800 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2S 2S5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,443–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1538 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T3C 3Y5
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,730–$2,540
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1055 11 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1G8
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,338
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1111 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2R 1N2
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,674–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
1750 4 St Ne, Calgary, AB T2E 9E7
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,420
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
15 Sage Meadows Landng Nw, Calgary, AB T3P 1E5
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,610–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 1000-3000 700 Legacy Village Road Se, Calgary, AB T2X 5Y8
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,170
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1800 4 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2S 2S5
1 bed
1 bath
$1,443–$1,800
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 $1,795 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Calgary?
Average rent prices in Calgary have decreased 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 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Calgary?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Calgary are Bankview ($1,480/mo), Kingsland ($1,530/mo), and Mahogany ($1,549/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).