Gathering the latest market data
Real-time rental statistics for Central South West, Edmonton. Updated daily from active listings — not annual CMHC reports.
Based on 30 active listing data points.
Compare vacancy rates and average rents across nearby areas.
Updated August 2026
As of August 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Central South West is 1.8%, based on Real-IQ's daily tracking of 30 active listings. That sits well below the roughly 3% vacancy rate CMHC considers balanced, pointing to a landlord-favourable market with tight availability and upward pressure on rents.
Average asking rent in Central South West currently sits at $1,145 for a studio, $1,374 for a one-bedroom, $1,476 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 | $1,145 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,374 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,476 |
As of August 2026, the rental vacancy rate in Central South West is 1.8% according to Real-IQ's daily tracking of 30 active listings. That sits well below the roughly 3% vacancy rate CMHC considers balanced, pointing to a landlord-favourable market with tight availability and upward pressure on rents.
As of August 2026, average asking rent in Central South West is $1,145 for a studio, $1,374 for a one-bedroom, $1,476 for a two-bedroom. These figures are refreshed every 24 hours from active rental listings.
With a vacancy rate of 1.8%, Central South West is currently a landlord's market. That sits well below the roughly 3% vacancy rate CMHC considers balanced, pointing to a landlord-favourable market with tight availability and upward pressure on rents.
Real-IQ refreshes Central South West 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 That differs from CMHC's Rental Market Report, which is published only once a year and can be several months out of date by the time it is released.
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