Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, Calgary, AB

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,717/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,717 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $227 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,674, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,489 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,679.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,800

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,160

1%

30%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,160

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

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$1,717
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,608
decreased by17%

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

3d ago

9

Excellent

Patrician Village

1919 Patrician Village, Calgary, AB T2N 4L4

2 beds

1 bath

$1,479

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 9

2027 Urquhart Rd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights house for rent in Calgary

House for rent

Available Jul 25

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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 $1,717 per month as of July 18, 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 decreased by 3% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $227 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 $69,000/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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