Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Varsity, Calgary, AB

Median rent

Median rent in Varsity

$1,777/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Varsity is $1,777 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $133 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Varsity

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Varsity rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Varsity, Calgary, AB

Average rent prices in Varsity have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Varsity, Calgary, AB

Rent prices in Varsity vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Varsity is $1,857, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Varsity run $1,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,712

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,057

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,471

15%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,300

3%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,057

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,471

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

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

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

Varsity

Median rent price$1,777
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Varsity, Calgary, AB is 15% higher than the median rent in Banff Trail, Calgary, AB.

Discover rentals in Varsity, Calgary, AB

Holly Acres Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

15h ago

9.4

Excellent

Holly Acres Apartments

4501 37 St Nw, Calgary, AB T2L 2J5

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

4039 Vincent Dr Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Varsity apartment for rent in Calgary

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

3500 Mclaren Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Varsity townhouse for rent in Calgary

House for rent

Available Sep 5

5115 48 St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Varsity apartment for rent in Calgary

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

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Frequently asked questions for Varsity, Calgary, AB

Quick answers to common questions about the Varsity rental market.

How much is rent in Varsity?

The average rent in Varsity is $1,777 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Varsity?

Average rent prices in Varsity have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Varsity rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Varsity is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $133 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Varsity?

To comfortably afford rent in Varsity, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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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