Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
South Calgary, Calgary, AB

Median rent

Median rent in South Calgary

$1,910/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Calgary is $1,910 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $10 more per month.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Calgary

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South 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 South Calgary, Calgary, AB

Average rent prices in South Calgary have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 South Calgary, Calgary, AB

Rent prices in South Calgary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Calgary is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,624. 1-bedroom apartments in South Calgary run $1,738 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,738

27%

34%

2 bedroom

$2,250

33%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,662

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,738

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,662

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

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

Compare median rent prices in South Calgary and Altadore by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Calgary

Median rent price$1,910
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Calgary, Calgary, AB is 5% higher than the median rent in Altadore, Calgary, AB.

Discover rentals in South Calgary, Calgary, AB

1603 27 Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Calgary condo for rent in Calgary

2 beds

1.5 baths

$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.
2825 17 Street Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.5

Very good

2825 17 Street Southwest

2825 17 St Sw, Calgary, AB T2T 6T5

3 beds

2 baths

$2,675

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.

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Frequently asked questions for South Calgary, Calgary, AB

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

How much is rent in South Calgary?

The average rent in South Calgary is $1,910 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Calgary?

Average rent prices in South Calgary have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does South Calgary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Calgary is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South 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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