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4501 37 St NW

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912 6 Ave SW

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200 Seton Cir SE

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605 13th Ave SWCalgary, AB T2R 0K6
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924 7 Ave SW

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Calgary, AB Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Calgary, AB

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Calgary, AB area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Calgary Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
ChinookC$3,033C$1,250159
North Hill Downtown BeltlineC$3,466C$1,075280
Suburban NorthC$3,466C$925543
Suburban SouthC$3,466C$1,075595

Cheapest Available Calgary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calgary, AB is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue Houses in the North Hill Downtown Beltline neighborhood priced from C$1,125. Triwood Gardens in the Suburban North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,149. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calgary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue Houses1 bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,125
Triwood GardensBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,149
Mount Royal ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,178
Avenue TowerBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,199
Centre Crescent Apartments 21 bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,224
Mission Riverside ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,224
Glengrove ManorBG Classic Suite - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,229
110 & 120 on 25th1 Bedroom 1 Washroom Top Floor1BR,1BAC$1,250
Meredith Road ApartmentsClassic Suite - BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,274
Mayfair Place Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BAC$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calgary area is the C$0.88 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 253 Creekside Blvd SW in the in the Suburban South neighborhood starting from C$1,925. The second greatest value Calgary apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Bow River Townhomes starting at C$1,850 with a C$1.41 price per square foot in the Suburban North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calgary apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
253 Creekside Blvd SW3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BAC$0.88
Bow River Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.41
Bowness 4347 Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1.5BAC$1.40
King's AlleyRenovated Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.63
Wyldewood EstatesPremier Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.70
Matt Manor2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.86
Queen's Park Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.81
Trevella Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.83
Radisson Village I2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.84
Lincoln Terrace2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calgary Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Calgary?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Calgary is under C$1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calgary?

The cheapest apartment in Calgary is Avenue Houses which is listed at C$1,125, while the average apartment in Calgary costs C$3,357.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Calgary?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Calgary that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Calgary?

Cheap apartments in Calgary have an average cost of C$249 which is C$3,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calgary.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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