October 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report

At a glance

• Unfurnished one-bedroom rents remain below last October in both Calgary and Edmonton
  • Calgary’s unfurnished one-bedroom average decreased 3.65% year-over-year to $1,453, down $55 from $1,508 in October 2025, though the gap has narrowed from 5.26% in September. Edmonton’s average decreased 3.26% to $1,274, down $43 from $1,317.
• Edmonton’s unfurnished one-bedroom rent reached its highest level of 2026
  • Edmonton’s unfurnished one-bedroom average rose 1.60% from September to $1,274, the highest monthly figure this year. Southeast led the gain, rising 7.10% to $1,379, and it is the only one of the 11 areas tracked across both cities where an unfurnished one-bedroom costs more than a year ago, by $7.
• Furnished one-bedroom rents are falling faster than unfurnished in both cities
  • Year-over-year, Calgary’s furnished one-bedroom average decreased 7.56% from $1,675 to $1,549, roughly twice the 3.65% decline for unfurnished units. In Edmonton, furnished rents decreased 8.86% from $1,526 to $1,391 against 3.26% for unfurnished, and the furnished premium narrowed from $144 in September to $117.

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As of September 2, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25%, the seventh consecutive hold. The next scheduled announcement is October 28, 2026. Alberta has no cap on annual rent increases, though landlords must still give written notice and can raise rent only once every 365 days.

Let’s look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for October 2026.

Average rent across Calgary

This month, the average asking rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit in Calgary rose 0.76% from September, reaching $1,453 per month. Since October 2025, the Calgary average for an unfurnished one-bedroom has decreased 3.65%, a drop of $55.

Viewed since May, Calgary’s unfurnished one-bedroom average has held in a narrow band between $1,442 and $1,469, while the same months in 2025 ranged from $1,508 to $1,583. The gap against last year has narrowed from $118 in August to $55 in October.

Month-to-month rent change

To show how rents shifted across Calgary’s five quadrants, here are the month-over-month movements for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units.

Among furnished one-bedroom units, Northeast recorded the largest increase at 9.13%, while the other four quadrants eased: Southeast decreased 2.07%, Northwest 1.08%, City Centre 0.61%, and Southwest 0.49%.

Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, Northeast again led with a 4.03% increase, followed by City Centre at 2.15% and Northwest at 1.48%. Southeast posted the largest decrease at 2.69%, followed by Southwest at 0.62%.

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Furnished units carry a premium over unfurnished ones in both cities, and that premium has narrowed over the past year.

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average prices for both furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units increased in Calgary this month. Furnished one-bedrooms rose 0.63% to $1,549 per month, while unfurnished units rose 0.76% to $1,453. A furnished one-bedroom currently rents for $96 more per month than an unfurnished one on average, compared with $167 a year ago.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, the average asking rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit in Edmonton rose 1.60% from September, reaching $1,274 per month, the highest monthly figure of 2026. Since October 2025, the Edmonton average for an unfurnished one-bedroom has decreased 3.26%, a drop of $43.

Viewed since May, Edmonton’s unfurnished one-bedroom average has moved between $1,236 and $1,274, while the same months in 2025 ranged from $1,293 to $1,318.

Month-to-month rent change

Edmonton’s six sectors moved in different directions this month. Among furnished one-bedroom units, Southwest recorded the largest increase at 5.75%, followed by West at 0.68% and Southeast at 0.66%. Northwest posted the largest decrease at 5.65%, followed by Downtown at 2.54% and Northeast at 1.46%.

Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, Southeast recorded the largest increase at 7.10%, followed by Northeast at 5.47% and West at 2.53%. Northwest posted the largest decrease at 2.64%, followed by Downtown at 1.40% and Southwest at 1.14%.

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

Average prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Edmonton increased this month, while furnished units decreased. Unfurnished rents rose 1.60% to $1,274 per month, while furnished one-bedrooms decreased 0.55% to $1,391. A furnished one-bedroom currently rents for $117 more per month than an unfurnished one on average, down from $144 in September and $209 a year ago.

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Quadrant/Sector breakdown

Rental averages vary across Calgary and Edmonton, so we break the data out by quadrant in Calgary and by sector in Edmonton to compare one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom rates for furnished and unfurnished units.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

Across Calgary’s five quadrants, City Centre is the most expensive place to rent this month, with an unfurnished one-bedroom asking $1,521 per month. Northeast is the most affordable at $1,319, a difference of $202.

Let’s look even closer at how rents moved since September by unit size:

• One-bedroom units: furnished rents decreased in four of five quadrants, with Northeast the exception, rising 9.13%, while unfurnished rents increased in three quadrants, with Southwest and Southeast the exceptions.
• Two-bedroom units: furnished rents decreased in three of five quadrants, with City Centre and Northeast the exceptions, and unfurnished rents also decreased in three quadrants, with Northeast and Northwest the exceptions.
• Three-bedroom units: unfurnished rents increased in every quadrant except City Centre, which decreased 1.55%, while furnished rents decreased in City Centre, Northwest, and Southeast, with Northeast and Southwest the exceptions.

The table below includes a year-over-year column comparing each quadrant’s unfurnished one-bedroom asking rent with October 2025. Every quadrant sits below where it was a year ago, with declines ranging from 0.36% in City Centre to 7.35% in Northeast. The table is interactive: sort any column, or download it as an image.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

Across Edmonton’s six sectors, Southeast is the most expensive place to rent this month, with an unfurnished one-bedroom asking $1,379 per month. Downtown is the most affordable at $1,228, a difference of $151.

Let’s look even closer at how rents moved since September by unit size:

• One-bedroom units: furnished and unfurnished rents each rose in three of six sectors and fell in three, with West and Southeast the only sectors where both increased.
• Two-bedroom units: furnished rents decreased in five of six sectors, with West the exception, rising 1.11%, and unfurnished rents decreased in four sectors, with Northeast and Southeast the exceptions.
• Three-bedroom units: unfurnished rents increased in four of six sectors, with Downtown, which fell 5.57%, and Northwest the exceptions, while furnished rents decreased in three of the five sectors with data, with Downtown and West the exceptions.

The table below includes a year-over-year column comparing each sector’s unfurnished one-bedroom asking rent with October 2025. Five of six sectors sit below where they were a year ago, with declines ranging from 3.17% in Downtown to 5.37% in Southwest, while Southeast is 0.54% higher. The table is interactive: sort any column, or download it as an image.

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September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report

At a glance

• Unfurnished one-bedroom rents fell year-over-year in both Calgary and Edmonton
  • Calgary’s average unfurnished one-bedroom rent decreased by 5.3% year-over-year to $1,442, while Edmonton’s decreased by 3.0% to $1,254. Both cities also eased from August.
• Calgary City Centre was the only quadrant to see furnished one-bedroom rents rise this month
  • While every other Calgary quadrant recorded a decline in furnished one-bedroom rents, City Centre rose 2.54% to $1,916, the highest one-bedroom rent in either city. City Centre also posted the highest rent in the dataset overall, with furnished three-bedroom units averaging $4,017.
• Calgary’s furnished segment is softening faster than its unfurnished segment
  • Calgary’s furnished one-bedroom rent decreased by 13.5% year-over-year to $1,539, more than double the 5.3% decline in unfurnished one-bedroom rent. Edmonton showed a smaller version of the same pattern, with furnished one-bedroom rent down 3.9% year-over-year compared with a 3.0% decline for unfurnished units.

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As of September 2, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25%, the seventh consecutive hold. The next scheduled announcement is October 28, 2026. Alberta does not cap rent increases. For a monthly periodic tenancy, landlords must provide at least three full tenancy months’ written notice. Rent cannot increase during a fixed term or until at least 365 days after the tenancy began or the last increase.

Let’s look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for September 2026.

Average rent across Calgary

This month, Calgary’s average asking rent for a furnished one-bedroom unit decreased from $1,576 in August to $1,539. The average unfurnished one-bedroom decreased from $1,465 to $1,442. Since April, unfurnished one-bedroom asking rents have remained in a narrow band of $1,440 to $1,469, well below the same months in 2025.

Month-to-month rent change

To better understand how rent prices have shifted across Calgary quadrants, here are the most significant month-to-month movements for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units.

Among furnished one-bedroom units, City Centre was the only quadrant to increase. Southwest posted the largest decrease, followed by Northeast.

Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, Southeast recorded the only increase. Northeast posted the largest decrease, followed by Southwest.

Average unfurnished and furnished rates

Unfurnished vs. furnished rates in Calgary

Average prices for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units decreased across Calgary this month. Furnished units averaged $1,539, while unfurnished units averaged $1,442. The furnished average was $97 higher.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s average asking rent for a furnished one-bedroom unit decreased from $1,413 in August to $1,398. The average unfurnished one-bedroom decreased from $1,264 to $1,254. Since April, unfurnished one-bedroom asking rents have remained between $1,236 and $1,264, consistently below the same months in 2025.

Month-to-month rent change

To better understand how rent prices have shifted across Edmonton sectors, here are the most significant month-to-month movements for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units.

Among furnished one-bedroom units, Northwest posted the largest increase. Southwest was essentially flat, while Downtown posted the largest decrease, followed by Northeast.

Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, Northwest posted the largest increase, while Northeast posted the largest decrease in Edmonton.

Unfurnished vs. furnished rates in Edmonton

Average prices for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units decreased across Edmonton this month. Furnished units averaged $1,398, while unfurnished units averaged $1,254. The furnished average was $144 higher.

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Quadrant/Sector breakdown

Rental averages vary widely within both cities, so we break the data out by quadrant in Calgary and by sector in Edmonton to compare one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom rates for furnished and unfurnished units.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

Calgary Southwest has the highest average unfurnished one-bedroom rent this month at $1,521, while Northeast is the most affordable at $1,268. Taking a closer look by listing type across Calgary’s five quadrants:

• One-bedroom rents mostly declined this month. Furnished one-bedroom rents fell in four of five quadrants, with City Centre the lone exception. Unfurnished one-bedroom rents fell in four of five quadrants as well, with Southeast the only increase.
• Two-bedroom rents were more mixed. Furnished two-bedroom rents rose in four quadrants, with Northeast the only decline, while unfurnished two-bedroom rents rose only in Southwest and Southeast and fell in the remaining three quadrants.
• Three-bedroom rents were the most varied segment. Furnished three-bedroom rents increased in Northwest, decreased in Northeast and Southeast, and had no comparable August data in City Centre and Southwest. Unfurnished three-bedroom rents increased in City Centre and Northwest but decreased in Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

Edmonton Southwest has the highest average unfurnished one-bedroom rent this month at $1,345, while Northeast is the most affordable at $1,183. Taking a closer look by listing type across Edmonton’s six sectors:

• One-bedroom rents were mixed. Furnished one-bedroom rents rose only in Northwest and Southwest, falling in the remaining four sectors. Unfurnished one-bedroom rents rose in four of six sectors, Downtown, Northwest, West, and Southwest, falling only in Northeast and Southeast.
• Two-bedroom rents diverged by listing type. Furnished two-bedroom rents rose only in Downtown and Northeast, while unfurnished two-bedroom rents rose in Downtown, Southwest, and Southeast and fell in Northeast, Northwest, and West.
• Three-bedroom rents softened most broadly. Furnished three-bedroom rents decreased in Downtown, Northeast, and Southwest. No comparable August data was available for Northwest, West, or Southeast. Unfurnished three-bedroom rents increased only in Downtown.

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• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
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• The ultimate renter’s guide to using liv.rent

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August 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report

At a glance

• Unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined year-over-year across both Alberta metros
  • Calgary’s average unfurnished one-bedroom rent fell 7.46% year-over-year to $1,465, down from $1,583 in August 2025. Edmonton’s fell 2.91% over the same span, to $1,264 from $1,301.
• Calgary’s furnished segment has cooled far more sharply than Edmonton’s
  • Calgary’s average furnished one-bedroom rent dropped 16.96% year-over-year, from $1,898 to $1,576, nearly double Edmonton’s 8.80% decline over the same period, from $1,549 to $1,413.
• Calgary Southwest shows furnished and unfurnished rents moving in opposite directions
  • Furnished one-bedroom rents in Calgary Southwest fell 5.96% this month to $1,590, while unfurnished one-bedrooms rose 1.86% to $1,556. Two-bedroom units showed the same split: furnished down 3.49% to $1,980, unfurnished up 4.29% to $1,959.

Download liv.rent’s 2026 Canada rental market trends report for in-depth insights and forecasts on average rent prices, regional market comparisons, key economic drivers, and emerging AI trends shaping Canada’s rental landscape.

As of July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25%, the sixth consecutive hold. The next scheduled announcement is September 2, 2026. Alberta does not cap rent increases. For a monthly periodic tenancy, landlords must give at least three full tenancy months’ written notice, and rent cannot increase during a fixed term or until at least 365 days have passed since the tenancy began or the rent was last increased.

Let’s look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for August 2026.

Average rent across Calgary

This month, Calgary’s average asking rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom eased 0.25% from July, settling at $1,465 per month. Since August 2025, the Calgary average for an unfurnished one-bedroom has decreased 7.46%, a drop of $118.

Month-to-month rent change

To better understand how rent prices have shifted across Calgary this month, here is the percentage change for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units by quadrant.

Among furnished one-bedroom units, Calgary Southeast was the only quadrant to see an increase, up 3.24%, while Northeast posted the largest decrease at 7.76%, followed by Southwest at 5.96%. Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, Southwest recorded the largest increase at 1.86%, while Northeast posted the largest decrease at 2.27%.

Average unfurnished and furnished rates

Unfurnished vs. furnished rates in Calgary

Calgary’s furnished one-bedroom rents decreased 2.97% this month to $1,576, while unfurnished one-bedrooms eased a smaller 0.25% to $1,465. A furnished one-bedroom currently rents for $111 more per month than an unfurnished one on average.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s average asking rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom rose 2.25% from July, settling at $1,264 per month. Since August 2025, the Edmonton average for an unfurnished one-bedroom has decreased 2.91%, a drop of $38.

Month-to-month rent change

Turning to Edmonton, here is the percentage change for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units by sector this month.

Among unfurnished one-bedroom units, five of Edmonton’s six sectors increased, led by Northeast at 6.68%, with Southeast the lone exception, down 0.82%. Among furnished one-bedroom units, Southeast recorded the largest increase at 5.38%, while West held essentially flat, down 0.04%, the only sector to post a decrease.

Unfurnished vs. furnished rates in Edmonton

Turning to Edmonton, furnished one-bedroom rents rose 1.08% this month to $1,413, while unfurnished one-bedrooms rose 2.25% to $1,264. A furnished one-bedroom currently rents for $149 more per month than an unfurnished one on average.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown

Rental averages vary widely within both Calgary and Edmonton, so we break the data out by quadrant and sector to compare one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom rates for furnished and unfurnished units. This month, Calgary’s most expensive quadrant for an unfurnished one-bedroom is Southwest at $1,556, while Northeast is the most affordable at $1,320. In Edmonton, Southwest is the priciest sector at $1,344, while West is the most affordable at $1,197.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

Looking closer at Calgary by listing type, here is what changed since last month:

• Furnished one-bedroom rents decreased across four of Calgary’s five quadrants, the exception being Southeast, up 3.24%.
• Unfurnished two-bedroom rents increased across four of five quadrants, the exception being Northwest, down 5.31%.
• Unfurnished three-bedroom rents increased across four of five quadrants, the exception being City Centre, down 0.91%.

The table below combines furnished and unfurnished rates into a single view with year-over-year context, and can be sorted by any column or downloaded as an image.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

Looking closer at Edmonton by listing type, here is what changed since last month:

• Unfurnished one-bedroom rents increased across five of Edmonton’s six sectors, the exception being Southeast, down 0.82%.
• Unfurnished two-bedroom rents also increased across five of six sectors, again with Southeast as the exception, down 3.60%.
• Furnished one-bedroom rents increased across four of the five Edmonton sectors with data this month, the exception being West, essentially flat, down 0.04%.

As with Calgary, the table below combines furnished and unfurnished rates with year-over-year context, and can be sorted by any column or downloaded as an image.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

These comprehensive guides cover renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

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• Every Calgary quadrant and Edmonton sector recorded lower year-over-year unfurnished one-bedroom rents
  • All 11 neighbourhoods across Calgary and Edmonton saw year-over-year declines in unfurnished one-bedroom rents, ranging from 1.7% in Calgary Southwest ($1,554 to $1,527) to 7.5% in Edmonton Northeast ($1,291 to $1,194), highlighting broad rental market softening across Alberta’s two largest cities.
    
• Downtown Edmonton continued to soften across every comparison period
  • Downtown Edmonton’s unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined 5.7% month-to- month (from $1,290 to $1,217), 3.9% since January (from $1,267 to $1,217), and 5.7% year-over-year (from $1,290 to $1,217), making it the strongest example of sustained rental market weakness in Alberta.
    
• Calgary Southwest remained Alberta’s most resilient premium rental market
  • Calgary Southwest’s unfurnished one-bedroom rents increased 2% month-to-month (from $1,498 to $1,527) and 2.4% since January (from $1,492 to $1,527), while recording only a 1.7% year-over-year decline (from $1,554 to $1,527)—the smallest annual decline among Calgary quadrants.
    

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As of July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its target overnight rate at 2.25%, marking the sixth consecutive announcement with no change. Many economists expect the Bank to remain cautious through 2026 as inflation and economic uncertainty persist.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for July 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This July, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased by $2, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,469/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between June and July 2026.

For furnished one-bedroom units, Southeast saw the largest decrease, while Northeast saw the largest increase. For unfurnished one-bedroom units, Northeast and Northwest saw decreases, while Southwest saw the largest increase.

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units in Calgary increased this month. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased by 0.13% to $1,469/month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased by 0.89% to $1,624/month..

At present, furnished units cost an average of $155 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords may be able to earn higher monthly rent by offering furnished units.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased by $17 to $1,236/month. That is $68 lower than July 2025, when the average was $1,304/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between June and July 2026.

This July, furnished one-bedroom rents increased the most in Northeast Edmonton, while Southwest Edmonton recorded the largest decrease. For unfurnished one-bedroom units, Northwest and Northeast Edmonton increased, while Downtown Edmonton saw the largest decrease.

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased 2.36% to $1,398/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units decreased 1.42% to $1,236/month. As of July 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $162 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords may be able to earn higher monthly rent by offering furnished units, depending on furnishing costs and demand.

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Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices decreased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Northeast and Northwest.
• Prices decreased for all unfurnished three-bedroom units throughout Calgary.
• All furnished one-bedroom units increased in rental cost except Southeast Calgary.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents increased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Northeast and Northwest Edmonton.
• Unfurnished rents decreased in all two-bedroom unit types except in West Edmonton.
• All furnished unit types saw a decrease in rent in Southwest Edmonton.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

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• Edmonton shows stronger rent stability than Calgary in 2026
  • While Calgary’s average one-bedroom unfurnished rent declined 1.28% since January and 4.55% compared to last year, Edmonton recorded a 0.56% increase since January and a smaller annual decline of 3.76%. The trend suggests Edmonton’s rental market has remained more resilient than Calgary’s through the first half of 2026.
    
• Edmonton’s southeast and southwest neighbourhoods are leading rent growth
  • Edmonton Southeast and Edmonton Southwest recorded the strongest rent growth since the start of the year, with one-bedroom unfurnished rents increasing 4.16% and 2.20%, respectively. Both neighbourhoods also remain among Edmonton’s most expensive rental markets, highlighting continued demand in the city’s southern communities.
    
• Larger rental homes remain Alberta’s most resilient segment
  • Compared to last year, one-bedroom rents declined 4.55% in Calgary and 3.76% in Edmonton, making them the weakest-performing unit type in both cities. By comparison, three-bedroom rents were far more stable, declining just 0.41% in Calgary while increasing 0.35% in Edmonton. The trend suggests demand for larger rental homes has remained stronger than demand for smaller units across Alberta.
    

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As of June 10th, 2026, the Bank of Canada maintains the interest rate at 2.25%, holding steady for the fourth consecutive announcement. Experts predict this rate will be maintained through most of 2026.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for June 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This June, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased by $13, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,467/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between May and June 2026.

For furnished one-bedroom units, largest decreases were seen in Northeast (-1.92%) , while Northwest saw the largest increase (7.20%). On the other hand, unfurnished one-bedroom units saw decreases across in City Centre (-1.02%) and Southeast (-1.35%).

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units in Calgary increased this month. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased (0.90%) to an average of $1,467/month this month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased this month (1.26%), to a new average cost of $1,610/month.

At present, furnished units cost an average of $143 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords are likely to earn a higher profit by renting their units furnished.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s rental rates for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased, making Edmonton’s average monthly rent $1,253/month. There is a difference from last year, when rent prices were $49 more than this June’s average rent.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between May and June 2026.

This June, there was a substantial increase for furnished one-bedroom units in Northeast Edmonton (4.75%), while the largest decrease was in Southwest Edmonton (-6.48%). On the other hand, Southwest Edmonton saw the largest increase (4.30%) for unfurnished one-bedroom units, while Northeast saw the largest decrease (-2.83%).

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased (-1.50%) to $1,365/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units increased (0.37%) to $1,253/month. As of June 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $112 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords who can rent their units furnished would benefit from doing so, particularly on a short-term basis.

Looking for our full June 2026 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report? Download your copy here to get all the latest insights, including a detailed breakdown by neighbourhood.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices decreased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in City Centre and Southeast.
• Prices decreased for all unfurnished two-bedroom units except in the Northwest and Southwest.
• All furnished units increased in rental cost across Southwest Calgary.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents increased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Downtown and Southwest Edmonton.
• Unfurnished rents decreased in all unit types in Northwest.
• Furnished two-bedroom rents saw a decrease across all quadrants except Northwest and West.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

Data collection methodology

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• Biggest unit type decline
  • Two-bedroom rents saw the steepest declines in Alberta, dropping -7.2% in Calgary and -6.6% in Edmonton year-over-year (May 2026 vs May 2025). This marked the largest decline across all unit types.
    
• Calgary Northeast leads Alberta rent declines
  • Calgary Northeast recorded the biggest rent drop in Alberta, with one-bedroom rents falling -14.2% year-over-year ($1,546 → $1,326), while all other areas also declined between -2.4% and -10.8%.
    
• Strongest growth contrast in 2026
  • Edmonton Southeast led rent growth in 2026, with one-bedroom rents rising +4.3% since January, from $1,275 to $1,330, while most areas changed by less than 2%.
    

Download liv.rent’s 2026 Canada Rental Market Trends Report for in-depth insights and forecasts on average rent prices, regional market comparisons, key economic drivers, and emerging AI trends shaping Canada’s rental landscape.

As of April 29th, 2026, the Bank of Canada maintains the interest rate at 2.25%, holding steady for the fourth consecutive announcement. Experts predict this rate will be maintained through most of 2026.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for May 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This May, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased by $14, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,454/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between April and May 2026.

For furnished one-bedroom units, largest decreases were seen in Northwest (-6.24%) and City Centre (-3.02%), while Southwest saw the largest increase (+8.88%). On the other hand, unfurnished one-bedroom units saw an increase across all quadrants, with City Centre (+1.91%) seeing the largest increase.

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units in Calgary increased this month. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased (0.92%) to an average of $1,454/month this month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased this month (0.18%), to a new average cost of $1,590/month.

At present, furnished units cost an average of $136 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords are likely to earn a higher profit by renting their units furnished.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s rental rates for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased, making Edmonton’s average monthly rent $1,249/month. There is a significant difference from last year, when rent prices were $69 more than this May’s average rent.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between April and May 2026.

This May, there was a substantial increase for furnished one-bedroom units in Southwest Edmonton (6.95%), while there were notable decreases seen in Southeast Edmonton (-4.00%) and Northwest Edmonton (-3.37%). On the other hand, Southeast Edmonton saw the largest increase (+4.87%) for unfurnished one-bedroom units.

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased (-2.60%) to $1,386/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units increased (0.65%) to $1,249/month. As of May 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $137 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords who can rent their units furnished would benefit from doing so, particularly on a short-term basis.

Looking for our full May 2026 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report? Download your copy here to get all the latest insights, including a detailed breakdown by neighbourhood.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices increased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in all sectors.
• Prices decreased for all unfurnished two-bedroom units except in the Southeast.
• A little over half of unfurnished three-bedroom units increased in rental cost across Calgary quadrants except in the Northwest and Southeast.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents increased for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Downtown, Northwest, West, and Southeast Edmonton, while they decreased in Northeast and Southwest Edmonton.
• Furnished rents increased for all unit types in Southwest Edmonton.
• Furnished two-bedroom rents saw an increase across all quadrants except Downtown and Northwest.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

Data collection methodology

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• Calgary rents continue to decline year-over-year, with biggest drops in the Northeast
  • Unfurnished one-bedroom rents fell across all Calgary regions. Northeast dropped from $1,483/month in April 2025 to $1,320/month in April 2026 (−11%), while Northwest declined from $1,604/month to $1,439/month (−10%). Two-bedroom unfurnished rents also decreased in most areas, confirming a broad market correction.
    
• Edmonton rents remain relatively stable with only small monthly shifts
  • Month-over-month changes across Edmonton were limited. Downtown one-bedroom unfurnished moved from $1,246/month in March to $1,238/month in April (−1%), while Southwest increased slightly from $1,314/month to $1,334/month (+2%). Most areas stayed within a ±2–3% range, indicating a steady market.
    
• Larger units are still trending lower, especially in Calgary
  • Unfurnished three-bedroom rents remain below last year in many Calgary areas. Northwest fell from $2,513/month in April 2025 to $2,413/month (−4%), while Northeast dropped from $2,176/month to $2,000/month (−8%). With only minor monthly movement, larger units continue to trend lower rather than recover.
    

liv.rent’s 2026 Canada Rental Market Trends Report is now live.

On December 10th 2025, the Bank of Canada announced that it would maintain the interest rate at 2.25%, marking the final rate for 2025. Experts suggest rates may stay close to this level in 2026.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for April 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This April, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased by $20, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,440/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between March and April 2026.

Calgary saw decreases for furnished one-bedroom units, lead by City Centre (-3.39%), Southeast (-3.16%), and Southwest (-2.81%), while increases were seen in Northwest Calgary (4.73%). More decreases were seen across Calgary, including unfurnished one-bedroom units in City Centre (-5.58%), Northwest Calgary (-3.16%), and Southwest (-2.29%), while an increase was seen in Southeast (6.67%).

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished and unfurnished one-bedroom units in Calgary decreased this month. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased (-1.31%) to an average of $1,440/month this month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased this month (-5.12%), to a new average cost of $1,587/month.

At present, furnished units cost an average of $147 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords are likely to earn a higher profit by renting their units furnished.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s rental rates for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased, making Edmonton’s average monthly rent $1,241/month. There is a significant difference from last year, when rent prices were $59 more than this April’s average rent.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between March and April 2026.

This April, there were no substantial increases for furnished one-bedroom units in Edmonton, while decreases were seen in Downtown (-6.23%), Northwest (-3.73), and Southeast (-3.27%). Prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Northwest Edmonton (2.31%) increased, as did Southwest Edmonton (1.49%). Prices in Southeast Edmonton decreased (-2.68%), as did West Edmonton (-0.93%).

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased (-3.38%) to $1,423/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units decreased (-0.18%) to $1,241/month. As of April 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $182 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords who can rent their units furnished would benefit from doing so, particularly on a short-term basis.

Looking for our full April 2026 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report? Download your copy here to get all the latest insights, including a detailed breakdown by neighbourhood.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices decreased for all unfurnished one-bedroom units except in the Southeast.
• Prices decreased for all unfurnished two-bedroom units except in the Northeast and Southeast.
• All unfurnished three-bedroom units decreased in rental cost across Calgary quadrants except in the Northeast and Northwest.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents decreased for unfurnished one-bedroom units across Edmonton except in Northwest and Southwest.
• Furnished rents decreased for all unit types in Downtown Edmonton.
• Unfurnished rents decreased for all unit types in West Edmonton.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

Data collection methodology

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Montreal Rent Report
Calgary and Edmonton Rent Report

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• Calgary Southeast recorded the largest decline in one-bedroom rents
  • Calgary Southeast posted the largest year-over-year drop in one-bedroom unfurnished rents, falling from $1,587/month in March 2025 to $1,392/month in March 2026 (-12.3%). Calgary Northwest also recorded a notable decrease, with rents dropping from $1,571/month to $1,486/month (-5.4%), highlighting broader cooling in Calgary’s suburban rental markets.
    
• Calgary City Centre remains the most expensive rental market in Alberta
  • Calgary City Centre continued to command the highest rents for one-bedroom units. Unfurnished one-bedroom rents averaged $1,561/month in March 2026, remaining above other Calgary districts such as Calgary Northwest ($1,486) and Calgary Southeast ($1,392), as well as Edmonton markets like Edmonton Southwest ($1,314). Edmonton rents remained significantly lower than Calgary across most districts
    
• Edmonton rents remained significantly lower than Calgary across most districts
  • Across Alberta, Edmonton continued to offer more affordable rents than Calgary. In Edmonton Northwest, one-bedroom unfurnished rents averaged $1,171/month in March 2026, compared with $1,486/month in Calgary Northwest and $1,561/month in Calgary City Centre.
    

liv.rent’s 2026 Canada Rental Market Trends Report is now live.

On December 10th 2025, the Bank of Canada announced that it would maintain the interest rate at 2.25%, marking the final rate for 2025. Experts suggest rates may stay close to this level in 2026.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for March 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This March, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased by $30, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,460/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between February and March 2026.

Calgary saw decreases for furnished one-bedroom units, lead by Southwest (-9.36%) and Northwest (-3.38%), while increases were seen in Southeast Calgary (9.82%) and City Centre (5.29%). More decreases were seen across Calgary, including unfurnished one-bedroom units in Southeast Calgary (-9.84%) and Northeast Calgary (-4.68%), and an increase seen in City Centre (5.01%).

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished one-bedroom units in Calgary decreased this month, while unfurnished increased. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased (-2.07%) to an average of $1,460/month this month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased this month (5.03%), to a new average cost of $1,672/month.

At present, furnished units cost an average of $212 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords are likely to earn a higher profit by renting their units furnished.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s rental rates for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased, making Edmonton’s average monthly rent $1,243/month. There is a significant difference from last year, when rent prices were $110 more than this March’s average rent.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between February and March 2026.

This March, there were no substantial increases for furnished one-bedroom units in Edmonton, while decreases were seen in Southwest Edmonton (-1.02%) and West Edmonton (-0.76%). Prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units in West Edmonton (2.31%) increased, as did Southwest Edmonton (1.29%). Prices in Southeast Edmonton slightly decreased (-.69%).

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased (-0.45%) to $1,473/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units increased (0.51%) to $1,243/month. As of March 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $230 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords who can rent their units furnished would benefit from doing so, particularly on a short-term basis.

Looking for our full March 2026 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report? Download your copy here to get all the latest insights, including a detailed breakdown by neighbourhood.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices increased for all unfurnished one-bedroom units in the City Centre.
• All unfurnished three-bedroom units decreased in rental cost across Calgary quadrants except in the Northeast.
• Prices increased for all furnished two-bedroom units except in the Northwest and Southeast.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents increased for unfurnished two-bedrooms across Edmonton except in the Northeast.
• Rents for all types of unfurnished units in West Edmonton increased.
• All furnished one-bedroom units decreased in price across Edmonton except in the Southeast.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

Data collection methodology

Rethink The Way You Rent

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Ontario Rent Report
Montreal Rent Report
Calgary and Edmonton Rent Report

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• Calgary rents continue to trend below last year across most areas
  • Unfurnished one-bedroom rents declined across all Calgary zones year-over-year. Calgary Northwest fell from $1,554/month in Feb 2025 to $1,471/month (−5%), while Calgary Northeast dropped from $1,519/month to $1,405/month (−8%). Unfurnished two-bedroom rents also eased in most areas, including Calgary Southwest and City Centre, confirming a broad market cooling.
    
• Edmonton shows deeper softening in one-, two-bedroom units
  • The largest declines are in Edmonton’s unfurnished one-bedroom segment. Downtown fell from $1,353/month in February 2025 to $1,249/month (−8%), while Edmonton Southwest dropped from $1,387/month to $1,298/month (−6%) and Southeast from $1,373/month to $1,294/month (−6%). Two-bedroom unfurnished rents also edged lower across most districts, indicating continued pressure on entry-level demand.
    
• Family-sized units are still adjusting downward across both cities
  • Unfurnished three-bedroom rents declined in most Alberta markets. Calgary Northwest fell from $2,592/month to $2,278/month (−12%), Calgary Southwest from $2,583/month to $2,566/month (−1%), and Edmonton Downtown from $2,235/month to $2,176/month (−3%). With few areas showing growth, demand for larger, higher-cost units remains softer than a year ago.

liv.rent’s 2026 Canada Rental Market Trends Report is launching soon, highlighting the key shifts shaping rental markets nationwide.

On December 10th 2025, the Bank of Canada announced that it would maintain the interest rate at 2.25%, marking the final rate for 2025. Experts suggest rates may stay close to this level in 2026.

Let’s take a look now at the current rental costs and overarching trends in Calgary and Edmonton for February 2026. Don’t forget, you can download the entire report as a one-page infographic PDF below.

Average rent across Calgary

This February, Calgary’s city-wide average monthly rent price for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased by $4, bringing the rate for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit to $1,490/month.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Calgary’s quadrants between January and February 2026.

Calgary saw decreases for furnished one-bedroom units, lead by City Centre (-4.82%), and followed by Northwest Calgary (-2.87%), while increases were seen in Southwest Calgary (9.02%). More decreases were seen across Calgary, including unfurnished one-bedroom units in Northwest Calgary (-2.09%), City Centre (-0.38%), and an increase seen in Southwest Calgary (3.62%).

Average unfurnished vs furnished rates

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Calgary

Average rates for furnished one-bedroom units in Calgary decreased this month, while unfurnished increased. The average monthly rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit increased (0.27%) to an average of $1,490/month this month. Prices for furnished one-bedroom units decreased this month (-4.49%), to a new average cost of $1,592/month.

At present, furnished units cost an average of $102 more per month to rent than unfurnished units. This means that landlords are likely to earn a higher profit by renting their units furnished.

Average rent across Edmonton

This month, Edmonton’s rental rates for an unfurnished one-bedroom unit decreased, making Edmonton’s average monthly rent $1,230/month. There is a significant difference from last year, when rent prices were $150 more than this February’s average rent.

Month-to-month rent change

This chart breaks down the percentage change in rent prices across all of Edmonton’s different sectors between January and February 2026.

This February, there were increases for furnished one-bedroom units in Edmonton including Southwest (3.61%) and Downtown (1.90%). Prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units in Southeast (1.53%) and Northeast Edmonton (1.35%) increased. Prices in West (-2.06%), Northwest (-1.96%) and Southwest (-1.80%) Edmonton decreased.

Unfurnished vs furnished rates in Edmonton

In Edmonton, average monthly rent prices for furnished one-bedroom units increased (1.73%) to $1,480/month, while prices for unfurnished one-bedroom units decreased (-0.73%) to $1,237/month. As of February 2026, furnished units in Edmonton rent for an average of $243 more than unfurnished units. This indicates that landlords who can rent their units furnished would benefit from doing so, particularly on a short-term basis.

Looking for our full Feburary 2026 Calgary & Edmonton Rent Report? Download your copy here to get all the latest insights, including a detailed breakdown by neighbourhood.

Quadrant/Sector breakdown 

To better understand each of these cities’ average rental prices, let’s break down both Calgary and Edmonton into their constituent quadrants/sectors. We’ll examine prices and trends for one-, two-, and three-bedroom units in each city for a more in-depth analysis.

Quadrant breakdown: Calgary

• Prices decreased for all unfurnished one-bedroom units in all quadrants across Calgary except in the Southeast.
• All unfurnished three-bedroom units decreased in rental cost across Calgary quadrants except in the Southwest.
• Prices increased across all quadrants for unfurnished two-bedroom rental units except in Northwest Calgary. Interestingly, the opposite happened for furnished units, with all furnished two-bedroom units decreasing in price except for Southwest Calgary.

Sector breakdown: Edmonton

• Rents decreased for all unfurnished one-, and two-bedrooms across Edmonton except Downtown, Southwest and West Edmonton.
• Rents for all types of furnished and unfurnished units in Downtown Edmonton increased.
• All unfurnished units increased in price in West Edmonton.

Downloadable resources

Rental resources for Alberta renters

You can read these comprehensive guides for more information on renting in Alberta and using liv.rent to streamline your rental process.

• FAQ: Landlord & tenant responsibilities in Alberta
• FAQ: Everything you need to know about rent deposits in Alberta
• The Complete User Guide To liv.rent For Landlords & Property Managers
• The Ultimate Renter’s Guide To Using liv.rent

Data collection methodology

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Not on liv.rent yet? Experience the ease of digital applications & contracts, verified tenants & landlords, virtual tours and more – all on one platform. Sign up for free or download the app.

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After years of intense competition, Canada’s rental market entered a stabilization phase in 2026. National vacancy rose to 3.1%, immigration declined 18% year-over-year, and landlords increasingly turned to incentives — reflecting easing pressure on renters.

But beneath the surface, new risks may be emerging.

While rental conditions feel more balanced today, housing-start activity has weakened in key urban markets, particularly in high-rise supply. Combined with rising project cancellations and multi-year development timelines, today’s slowdown in construction could risk creating a renewed supply shortfall within the next two to three years.

The liv.rent 2026 Rental Market Trend Report examines this pivotal transition. Drawing on proprietary listing data, a survey of 750+ landlords and renters, and research from CMHC, the Bank of Canada, and Statistics Canada, the report analyzes rent trends, migration shifts, construction activity, and forward-looking supply risks across Canada’s major markets.

Download the full 2026 Rental Market Trend Report for deeper insights into how cooling demand, shifting migration patterns, and weakening housing starts may shape the next phase of Canada’s rental market..

Here is a look at some of the key findings in the full 2026 liv.rent Rental Market Trend Report:

Canada overview

Immigration slows sharply in 2025​

• After rebounding post-COVID, immigration dropped significantly in 2025, falling 18% year-over-year — the largest annual decline on record.
• Nearly every province saw double-digit decreases, showing that the slowdown was widespread across the country.
• This decline reflects the federal government’s updated Immigration Levels Plan, which signals a more cautious approach to population growth.

Ontario and B.C.​ account for nearly 70% of Canada’s emigration

• Emigration in 2025 were heavily concentrated in Ontario and British Columbia, which together accounted for nearly 70% of all emigrants nationwide. ​​
• British Columbia recorded one of the largest year-over-year increases in emigration (+32%).

Fewer Canadians moving between provinces

• Interprovincial migration (people moving between provinces) also slowed in 2025, declining 6% year-over-year.
• Alberta attracted strong inflows, with 65,573 people moving in, though less than previous years.
• Ontario saw the most people leave, with 76,652 residents moving out.
• Overall, mobility across Canada is cooling.
  

Canada sees record emigration – biggest exodus in a decade

• 11 of 13 provinces and territories post double-digit year-over-year increases in residents leaving the country.
• In 2025, 95,733 Canadians emigrated out of the country, up 17% from 2024 and the highest level since 2011.

British Columbia

B.C. stays as Canada’s third most sought-after province in Canada for immigrants​​

• The province attracted 13% of Canada’s immigrants, trailing Quebec at 15% and Ontario at 43%.
  
  

After a decade ​of growth, B.C.’s population reverses course​

• For the first time since 2012, British Columbia posted negative population growth in 2025, alongside Ontario as the only provinces to decline.

B.C. among four provinces to see decline in housing starts

• Housing starts in British Columbia fell 5% year-over-year in 2025, making it one of only four provinces to record a decline.

Metro Vancouver rents decline amid rising emigration​​​

• Metro Vancouver began experiencing steeper downward pressure on rents in August 2025, coinciding with a 50% increase in emigration from B.C. in Q3 compared to Q2.

Alberta

Alberta’s migration boom is cooling after years of strong growth

• The pace of inflows has slowed markedly, with the number of Canadians moving to the province down 16% year-over-year—from 77,761 in 2024 to 65,573.

Alberta drops to third nationally in housing starts​​

• Alberta’s growth was driven primarily by apartments, with starts up 29%, while single-family construction declined 4%.

Following growth in 2024, Calgary rents reversed course in 2025

• Calgary rents declined year-over-year across all unit types in 2025, with two-bedroom units recording the steepest drops.

Ontario

Ontario fuels ​Canada’s emigration as departures hit a new high​

• 2025 set a new record, with 44,758 people leaving the province, a 14% year-over-year increase. Ontario continues to lead Canada in emigration, accounting for 47% of all departures nationwide.

Ontario housing supply hit by ​double-digit drop in construction starts​

• Housing starts in Ontario fell 17% year-over-year in 2025, with declines recorded across all housing types, including a 9% drop in apartment construction.

Toronto rents fall everywhere​​

• Toronto’s rental price decline in 2025 was driven by widespread softening across all neighbourhoods, affecting both furnished and unfurnished units.​

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia trails only Alberta in interprovincial migration gains

• Nova Scotia ranked second only to Alberta in interprovincial migration gains in 2025, posting a net increase of 2,446 residents.

Nova Scotia ramps up housing starts, ​but completions ​lag demand​

• Housing starts in Nova Scotia rose to 8,732 in 2025, ranking the province fifth nationally and matching Quebec’s pace of growth.

Quebec

Emigration accelerates, offsetting stable immigration

• Emigration from Quebec rose sharply in 2025, increasing 21% year-over-year to 12,691 people, marking the province’s highest level since 2017 and outpacing the national increase.

Quebec leads Canada in housing starts

• Quebec emerged as one of Canada’s strongest housing markets in 2025, with housing starts jumping 32% year-over-year.
  
  

Montreal rents surge above 2024 levels, then plunge after August

• Despite broader downward pressure on rental prices, Verdun and Westmount recorded consistent year-over-year rent increases across most unit types.

Landlords-Renters: Divided Opinions

As an added bonus, we surveyed more than 750 renters and landlords to understand their perspectives on today’s rental landscape and the evolving role of AI.

• Nine in ten renters believe landlords are profitable​.
• 43% landlords report that current rents do not cover expenses.​
• Only one in six renters and landlords use AI​.

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Data Collection Methodology

The 2026 liv.rent Rental Market Trend Report uses data from liv.rent listings, as well as data manually collected from other popular rental listing platforms. Our methodology focuses exclusively on current asking rent prices. Unlike some government reports that include data for entire buildings (which may include long-term rent-controlled units), our analysis reflects real-time market conditions and active listing prices.

For influencing market factors, liv.rent references data from trusted sources such as Statistics Canada, Canada.ca, and CMHC, along with relevant reporting from established Canadian media outlets.

For more information on our data collection methodology, including what types of rental housing we look at, please consult the full reports.

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