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Calgary, AB Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Calgary, AB

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2025

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
Suburban NorthC$2,675C$1,250582
Suburban SouthC$2,675C$1,145669
ChinookC$2,807C$1,290165
North Hill Downtown BeltlineC$2,819C$1,250328

Cheapest Available Calgary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calgary, AB is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub in the North Hill Downtown Beltline neighborhood priced from C$1,015. Triwood Gardens in the Suburban North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calgary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1,015
Triwood GardensBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,150
Centre Crescent Apartments 21 bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,224
Glengrove ManorBG Classic Suite - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,229
Glenmore EstatesClassic Suite - BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calgary area is the C$1.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom + Den Model at Dawson Landing Pointe in the in the Outlying neighborhood starting from C$2,249. 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.
Dawson Landing Pointe3 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom + Den3BR,2.5BAC$1.43
Bow River Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.41
Vista Gardens3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium3BR,1.5BAC$1.84
King's AlleyRenovated Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.63
Greenland TownhomesPremier Suite - 3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BAC$1.86
Wyldewood EstatesPremier Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.70
Beltline Apartments off 17th2 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.84
Queen's Park Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.81
Radisson Village I2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.84
Spruce Ridge Gardens2 Bedroom (AH)2BR,1BAC$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calgary

What type of rentals are currently available in Calgary?

There are currently 4575 Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB with pricing that ranges from C$1,145 to C$4,970. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calgary ranging from C$900 to C$8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calgary?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calgary ranges from C$900 to C$8,000 with an average monthly rent of C$2,357.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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