Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Calgary

$1,905/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Calgary is $1,905 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $45 less per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Calgary

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Calgary rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB

Average rent prices in Downtown Calgary have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rent prices in Downtown Calgary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Calgary is $1,897, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Calgary run $1,739 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,297

3%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,739

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,119

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,000

5%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,442

15%

116%

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,119

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,442

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

116%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Calgary, 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 Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Calgary and Bankview by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Calgary

Median rent price$1,905
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,472
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB is 29% higher than the median rent in Bankview, Calgary, AB.

Discover rentals in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB

Vista Tower Co-Living - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Vista Tower Co-Living

912 6 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 0V6

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Heritage Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Heritage Place

820 5 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 0N3

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,300

Apartment for rent

N3 Modern 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo  in Vibrant EAST VILLAGE CIP159 (No Parking) - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Apartment for rent

450 8 Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Calgary condo for rent in Calgary

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Calgary rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Calgary?

The average rent in Downtown Calgary is $1,905 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Calgary?

Average rent prices in Downtown Calgary have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Downtown Calgary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Calgary is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Calgary?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Calgary, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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