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Calgary, AB Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Calgary, AB

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

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$2,500C$850925
Suburban NorthC$2,550C$1,100694
ChinookC$2,846C$1,100146
North Hill Downtown BeltlineC$2,925C$1,100447

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
Huntsville ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,200
Triwood GardensBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,225
Glengrove Manor- 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB

As of August 03, 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 Estates- 3 Bedroom3BR,1BAC$1.58
Bonaventure Estates2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.50
King's Alley- 2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.45
Greenland Townhomes- 3 Bedroom3BR,1BAC$1.69
330 on 25th2 Bedroom 1 Washroom2BR,1BAC$1.56
Queen's Park Townhomes2 bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.76
The Rundle- 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.76
Glengrove Manor- 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calgary

What type of rentals are currently available in Calgary?

There are currently 4568 Apartments for Rent in Calgary, AB with pricing that ranges from C$850 to C$13,500. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calgary ranging from C$850 to C$4,495.

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$850 to C$4,495 with an average monthly rent of C$2,021.

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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