Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, Calgary, AB

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,700/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University Heights, Calgary, AB

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 University Heights, Calgary, AB

Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,539 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,740.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,539

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,854

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,854

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

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

Compare median rent prices in University Heights and Banff Trail by all bedroom counts and property types.

University Heights

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, Calgary, AB is 7% higher than the median rent in Banff Trail, Calgary, AB.

Discover rentals in University Heights, Calgary, AB

Patrician Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Patrician Village

1919 Patrician Village, Calgary, AB T2N 4L4

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,449–$1,799

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.
2929 Unwin - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.8

Very good

2929 Unwin

2929 Unwin Rd Nw, Calgary, AB T2N 4C8

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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.
1919 University Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in Calgary

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499

Price dropped $151Fees 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.
2011 University Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights apartment for rent in Calgary

2 beds

2 baths

$1,740

Price dropped $235Additional 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.

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Frequently asked questions for University Heights, Calgary, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.

How much is rent in University Heights?

The average rent in University Heights is $1,700 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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