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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, Calgary, AB
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$1,739/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $1,739 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $161 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Heights, Calgary, AB
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,749, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,569 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,729.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,767 |  15% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,819 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Banff Trail | $1,450 | |
Brentwood | $1,950 | |
Capital Hill | $1,500 | |
Hillurst | $1,595 | |
Varsity | $1,777 | |
West Hillhurst | $1,853 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,837 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,625 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,767
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,819
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Banff Trail
Average rent
$1,450
Brentwood
Average rent
$1,950
Capital Hill
Average rent
$1,500
Hillurst
Average rent
$1,595
Varsity
Average rent
$1,777
West Hillhurst
Average rent
$1,853
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,837
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
Rooms
Average rent
$650
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
8%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, Calgary, AB is 20% higher than the median rent in Banff Trail, Calgary, AB.
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5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2h ago
2929 Unwin Rd Nw, Calgary, AB T2N 4C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,349–$1,605
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2h ago
2929 Unwin Rd Nw, Calgary, AB T2N 4C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,349–$1,605
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2929 Unwin Rd Nw, Calgary, AB T2N 4C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,349–$1,605
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2h ago
2929 Unwin Rd Nw, Calgary, AB T2N 4C8
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,349–$1,605
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights apartment for rent in Calgary
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
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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 $1,739 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $161 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 $70,000/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).