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Calgary, AB Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Calgary, AB

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025

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 SouthC$2,670C$1,145733
Suburban NorthC$2,675C$1,220672
ChinookC$2,925C$1,150106
North Hill Downtown BeltlineC$3,345C$1,150391

Cheapest Available Calgary Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calgary, AB is a Studio unit found at 211 12th Avenue SW in the North Hill Downtown Beltline neighborhood priced from C$825. 416 on 7th in the North Hill Downtown Beltline neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from C$1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calgary apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
211 12th Avenue SWStudioStudio,1BAC$825
416 on 7th3 Bedroom 1 Washroom3BR,1BAC$1,050
1726 on 11thRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BAC$1,100
Merante ManorBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,199
Huntsville ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,200
Triwood GardensBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,225
Glengrove ManorClassic Suite - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,229
Avenue TowerBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,232
714 on 15th1 Bedroom 1 Washroom Top Floor1BR,1BAC$1,250
Nazir ManorBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calgary area is the C$1.56 price per square foot Vista Model at The Ridge at Trinity Hills in the in the Chinook neighborhood starting from C$2,925. The second greatest value Calgary apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Bow River Townhomes starting at C$1,700 with a C$1.29 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.
The Ridge at Trinity HillsVista3BR,3.5BAC$1.56
Bow River Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.29
Wyldewood EstatesRenovated Suite - 3 Bedroom3BR,1BAC$1.64
King's AlleyPremier Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.70
Greenland TownhomesPremier Suite - 3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BAC$1.86
Queen's Park Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.76
Trevella Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.85
Lincoln Terrace2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.85
Woodlands ManorClassic Suite - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.78
Beltline Apartments off 17th1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calgary Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calgary?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calgary is at 211 12th Avenue SW listed at C$825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calgary Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calgary Apartment is C$1,100 at 1726 on 11th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calgary Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calgary is starting from C$1,425 at Wyldewood Estates.

What is the most affordable Calgary Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Calgary Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 416 on 7th and starts from C$1,050.

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