Average rent in Calgary for a 1-bedroom (2026)

New 1-bedroom leases in Calgary average $1,508 a month (Rentals.ca, September 2026). Across all renters, including long-time tenants, the average is $1,581 (CMHC, October 2025).

At $1,581, a 1-bedroom in Calgary is 13% above the Alberta average ($1,402).

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, Oct 2025: average rent by bedroom and survey zone (purpose-built, all tenants). These are averages for purpose-built rental apartments and include long-time tenants, so new leases are usually higher.

Asking rent source: Rentals.ca & Urbanation National Rent Report, Oct 2026: average asking rent by city and bedroom, September 2026.

What people here told us

Community stats appear here once at least 5 people have checked their rent for a 1-bedroom in Calgary, so no one can be identified.

1-bedroom rent by zone

• Downtown · $1,613
• Beltline · $1,581
• North Hill · $1,463
• Southwest · $1,641
• Southeast · $1,600
• Northwest · $1,646
• Northeast · $1,500
• Chinook · $1,524
• Fish Creek · $1,549
• Other Centres · $1,469

Common questions

What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Calgary?

The average 1-bedroom rent across all renters in Calgary is $1,581 a month (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). It includes long-time tenants, so it runs below what new renters are asked.

How much is a new 1-bedroom lease in Calgary?

The average asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Calgary is $1,508 a month (Rentals.ca and Urbanation, September 2026, city-wide, all listing types).

How do I know if I'm overpaying for a 1-bedroom in Calgary?

If you moved in 2024 or later, compare with the asking rent; if earlier, compare with the CMHC average. Our free check does this for you in about 10 seconds and shows how you compare with others who checked.

Other sizes in Calgary

• Studio
• 2-bedroom
• 3-bedroom+

Nearby cities

• Strathmore · $1,283
• High River · $1,106
• Canmore · $1,858
• Red Deer · $1,338 asking

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