Average Rent Over Time
Monthly asking rent across Calgary, updated daily from active listings.
Building class is derived from the local rent distribution: A = premium (top quartile), B = mid-market (median), C = entry-level (bottom quartile).
Neighbourhood Intelligence
Drill down into specific sub-markets to identify high-yield opportunities and softening zones. Click any neighbourhood for full vacancy and rent history.
Mission/Beltline
Vacancy Rising5.6%
Vacancy
Downtown/Eau Claire
Vacancy Rising6.3%
Vacancy
Bridlewood/Evergreen+
Vacancy Rising16.8%
Vacancy
Huntington Hills/Evanston+
Vacancy Rising14.5%
Vacancy
McKenzie Towne/New Brighton+
Vacancy Rising21.9%
Vacancy
Falconridge/Castleridge+
Vacancy Rising8.4%
Vacancy
Methodology & Precision
Real-IQ Daily Tracking (6.3%)
We scrape 7,000+ active Calgary listings daily, normalizing for both purpose-built and secondary rental markets to provide a true picture of current availability.
CMHC Annual Benchmark (5%)
Official data released once per year (October 2025). By the time it's published, market dynamics have often shifted significantly.
Better Data,
Faster Decisions.
Calgary landlords and investors use Real-IQ to see vacancy shifts weeks — not months — before they appear in lagging government reports.
Refresh Rate
Neighbourhoods
Calgary Rental Market Analysis
Updated August 2026
As of August 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Calgary is 6.3%, based on Real-IQ's daily tracking of 7569 active listings across 100+ Calgary communities. That is well above the roughly 3% balanced range, pointing to a renter-favourable market with ample availability and softening rents. For comparison, CMHC's most recent Rental Market Report put Calgary's rate at 5% (October 2025) — a figure updated only once a year.
Average asking rent in Calgary currently sits at $1,300 for a studio, $1,475 for a one-bedroom, $1,800 for a two-bedroom. These figures refresh every 24 hours from live listings, so they reflect what tenants are being asked to pay today — not a survey taken months ago.
| Unit Type | Average Asking Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / Bachelor | $1,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,475 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,800 |
Calgary Vacancy Rate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rental vacancy rate in Calgary in 2026?+
As of August 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Calgary is 6.3% according to Real-IQ's daily tracking of 7569 active listings. CMHC's most recent benchmark was 5% (October 2025). That is well above the roughly 3% balanced range, pointing to a renter-favourable market with ample availability and softening rents.
How much is rent in Calgary?+
As of August 2026, average asking rent in Calgary is $1,300 for a studio, $1,475 for a one-bedroom, $1,800 for a two-bedroom. These figures are refreshed every 24 hours from active rental listings.
Is Calgary a renter's market or a landlord's market?+
With a vacancy rate of 6.3%, Calgary is currently a renter's market. That is well above the roughly 3% balanced range, pointing to a renter-favourable market with ample availability and softening rents.
How often is Calgary rent data updated?+
Real-IQ refreshes Calgary vacancy and average-rent figures every 24 hours using active rental listings. That differs from CMHC's Rental Market Report, which is published only once a year and can be several months out of date by the time it is released.
How does Real-IQ's Calgary vacancy rate compare to CMHC?+
CMHC surveys purpose-built rentals once a year (most recently October 2025, at 5%). Real-IQ tracks active listings daily, currently showing 6.3%, capturing market shifts months before the next CMHC release.