
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB from C$1,229 (204 Rentals)


2515-2517 17 St SW

Travois Apartments

Chinook Gardens

Beltline Apartments off 17th

BLU at Belvedere

4501 37 St NW

Bonaventure Apartments
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Hillsboro Place

Applewood Village

The Stanley

Woodlands Manor

Windsor Green

Mainstreet Plaza

Sunnyside Gardens

Glenmore Estates

Falconcrest Village

Astoria Manor

Sage Pointe Townhomes
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6707 Elbow Dr SW

Meredith Road Apartments

Shergill Place

White Plains Manor

Glenmore Heights

Central Beltline Apartments
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Mainstreet on Elbow

District Apartments

Kingsland Gardens

Kingston Tower

Vista Tower

1711 Mount Royal Apartments

924 7 Ave SW

The Ridge at Trinity Hills

Chinook Woods

Windsor Place

Glenbow Manor

14440-14441 1 St NW

The Birkenshaw Apartments

Camelot Suites

Glenmore Gardens Townhomes & Coachhomes

Uplands Manor

Mount Royal on 14th Apartments

Flintridge Place

Bankview Place

120-124 24 Ave SW
Calgary, AB Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calgary?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Calgary Studio Apartments | C$1,573 | C$1,180 | C$1,901 |
Calgary 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,902 | C$1,229 | C$4,970 |
Calgary 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,377 | C$1,252 | C$4,530 |
Calgary 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,502 | C$1,340 | C$4,600 |
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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$1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calgary?
The cheapest apartment in Calgary is Glengrove Manor which is listed at C$1,229, while the average apartment in Calgary costs C$2,540.
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 13 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$390 which is C$2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calgary.
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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 Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.