Gathering the latest market data
Free daily Calgary rental market data — vacancy rate and average rents updated from active listings every 24 hours.
Based on 7569 active listing data points.
Average rent and live market data for every Calgary neighbourhood we track. Select an area for full detail.
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. That is well above the roughly 3% balanced range, pointing to a renter-favourable market with ample availability and softening rents.
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 |
As of August 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Calgary is 6.3% according to Real-IQ's daily tracking of 7569 active listings. That is well above the roughly 3% balanced range, pointing to a renter-favourable market with ample availability and softening rents.
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.
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.
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 That differs from CMHC's Rental Market Report, which is published only once a year and can be several months out of date by the time it is released.
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