Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Calgary
$1,879/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Calgary is $1,879 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $21 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Calgary
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Calgary rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB
Average rent prices in Downtown Calgary have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Calgary run $1,634 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,684 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,099 | 5% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bankview | $1,559 | |
Beltline | $1,840 | |
Bridgeland | $2,000 | |
Mission | $1,820 | |
Mount Royal | $1,595 | |
Sunalta | $1,590 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,049 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,175 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,684
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Bankview
Average rent
$1,559
Beltline
Average rent
$1,840
Bridgeland
Average rent
$2,000
Mission
Average rent
$1,820
Mount Royal
Average rent
$1,595
Sunalta
Average rent
$1,590
Apartments
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
10%
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
1%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB is 21% higher than the median rent in Bankview, Calgary, AB.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary townhouse for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,225
House for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary condo for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary condo for rent in Calgary
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
850 11 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 1P6
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,810–$4,506
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Calgary condo for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
Verified
736 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 1H4
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
521 3 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3T3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
909 5 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3G5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
505 4 St Se, Calgary, AB T2G 1V6
1 bed
1 bath
$2,098–$2,423
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
736 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 1H4
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
521 3 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3T3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
909 5 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3G5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
655 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G None
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
521 3 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3T3
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
909 5 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 3G5
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
609 8 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2P 2A6
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,330–$2,799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
655 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G None
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $1,879 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Calgary?
Average rent prices in Downtown Calgary have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Downtown Calgary rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Calgary is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $21 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 $75,000/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).