Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB from C$900 (35 Rentals)

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Elva
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C$1,495 - C$2,745Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Elva

320 25 Av SWCalgary, AB T2S 0L4
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Versus
C$1,526 - C$2,520Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Versus

903-927 10th Ave SWCalgary, AB T2R 1K8
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The Loft
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loft

744 4 Av SWCalgary, AB T2P 3T4
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The Level
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Level

19671 40 St SECalgary, AB T3M 3B3
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The Giordano
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Giordano

1403 26A St SWCalgary, AB T3C 3N8
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Jovie Apartments
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jovie Apartments

245 Carrington Plz NWCalgary, AB T3P 2C5
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Fifteen15
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fifteen15

1515 12th St SWCalgary, AB T3C 1A1
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Atlas Apartments
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atlas Apartments

14121 Centre St NWCalgary, AB
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Steps Bridgeland
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Steps Bridgeland

918 Mcpherson Sq NECalgary, AB T2E 8S9
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Calgary House
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calgary House

655 Centre St SCalgary, AB T2G 1S6
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Hat @ 7 AVE
Built in 20201 Bedroom Apartments

Hat @ 7 AVE

1116 7 AveCalgary, AB T2P 1A9
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Sage Hills Apartments
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Hills Apartments

125 Sage Hill Rd NWCalgary, AB T3R 1J1
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Credo Apartments
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Credo Apartments

1820 26 Av SWCalgary, AB T2T 6Z5
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Auburn Landing
Built in 20151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Landing

20-30 Auburn Bay St SECalgary, AB T3M 2M5
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The Treo at Sherwood
Built in 20151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Treo at Sherwood

440 Sherwood Blvd NWCalgary, AB T3R 1S9
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Marquee on 16th
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee on 16th

1616 1 St NECalgary, AB T2E 4A1
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The Bridge at Bridgeland
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridge at Bridgeland

950 NE Mcpherson SqCalgary, AB T2E 7W4
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Courtyard 33
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard 33

2232-2240 33 Av SWCalgary, AB T2T 1Z8
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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$1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Calgary?

The cheapest apartment in Calgary is Astoria Manor which is listed at C$1,199, while the average apartment in Calgary costs C$2,735.

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 16 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$178 which is C$2,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Calgary.

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