Picture landing in Calgary with two suitcases and no furniture, and needing a bed, a kettle, and working internet before you can sign anything longer. Calgary newcomers looking for a furnished rental for their first few months can consider downtown buildings such as Five West, Liberte, and Waterfront. Students open to shared housing may also consider The Hub, though it is currently wait-listed. Most operators publish terms rather than rents, so this guide ranks seven buildings on stay length, inclusions, transit, and distance to settlement services.
How much does a furnished apartment cost in Calgary for a newcomer?
In September 2026, the average furnished one-bedroom in Calgary asked $1,539 a month, down 13.5% year over year, against $1,442 for an unfurnished one-bedroom, a $97 premium. The September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report, published by liv.rent, also shows the City Centre furnished one-bedroom averaging $1,916 (up 2.54% on August, the highest one-bedroom figure in either Calgary or Edmonton) and the City Centre furnished three-bedroom averaging $4,017.
Those are market averages of current asking rents. The September 2026 report excludes listings above $5,000 and rooms or shared accommodation, so it says nothing about what any one building charges.
Building rates are harder to find. On September 28, 2026, only one of the seven buildings below published a starting rent on its own site: The Hub, at $892 a month for one room in a shared two-bedroom, which the report’s method would not count. The other six ask you to contact them for a rate, so confirm the monthly figure in writing before you book.
If you would rather buy a mattress and skip the furnished premium, our guide to affordable rental buildings in Calgary covers the unfurnished route.
How were these seven buildings ranked?
The order rests on four things each operator publishes: a stated minimum stay or check-in flexibility, what the rate includes, owner-stated transit or walk times, and a fit for a newcomer who has no car and no furniture. It is an editorial judgment from owner pages read on September 28, 2026, not a score, and it is not a price ranking because rents are mostly unpublished.
Four of the seven are on liv.rent: The Hub, Five West, Liberte, and Waterfront. A liv.rent building page does not by itself mean a listed unit is furnished, so use the furnished filter on the building’s listings and confirm each unit before you pay anything.
Where can I stay in the first week when I have no furniture?
Five West and Liberte are the two Urban Suites buildings on this list, and both advertise fully furnished suites with flexible check-in and check-out for long or short stays. Urban Suites’ Calgary site does not publish a minimum stay, so ask for one before you arrive.
Five West, 910–920 5 Ave SW (ranked second)
Furnished suites at Five West are offered by Urban Suites, which describes them as fully furnished for long or short stays downtown. Urban Suites’ Five West page lists a concierge, controlled access, bicycle storage, a community room, and guest parking, and states walk times of about five minutes to an LRT station, six minutes to McDougall Centre, and three minutes to the Bow River pathways. It ranks second because it pairs flexible check-in with the clearest owner-stated transit link. Immigrant Services Calgary has its main office at 1200, 910 7 Ave SW, roughly two avenues south (approx., confirm on a map).
Liberte, 804 3 Ave SW (ranked fifth)
Furnished suites at Liberte in Eau Claire are also offered by Urban Suites. Urban Suites’ Liberte Eau Claire page lists a fitness centre, an outdoor tennis court, a community room, a building manager, and guest parking, with the Bow River pathways one minute away on foot by the operator’s count. It ranks fifth because the page states no transit time and no minimum stay, so a newcomer without a car should ask how the operator suggests getting to downtown appointments.
Which furnished buildings work for a 30-day start?
Waterfront and Citescape Eau Claire both publish a 30-night minimum stay and list Wi-Fi, cable TV, utilities, and in-suite laundry in the rate. Both are furnished suites offered by Premiere Suites, and the operator does not post a nightly or monthly price on either page.
Waterfront, 222 Riverfront Ave SW (ranked first)
Furnished suites at Waterfront are offered by Premiere Suites, whose Premiere Suites’ Waterfront page lists one- and two-bedroom suites of 600 to 1,000-plus square feet, queen beds, housekeeping every two weeks, 24/7 guest support, and pets allowed. Building amenities include a fitness centre, hot tub, sauna, games room, and parking. CLS Suites, another furnished operator, also lists Waterfront Towers at the same address. It ranks first because it publishes the most complete set of terms: a stated minimum, named inclusions, and unit sizes. Do not confuse it with the Urban Suites building at 138 Waterfront Court SW, which is a different property.
Citescape Eau Claire, 660 Eau Claire Ave SW (ranked sixth)
The Premiere Suites’ Citescape Eau Claire page describes two-bedroom, two-bathroom executive suites of more than 1,300 square feet, with a gas fireplace, on-site parking, pets allowed, and children allowed. That size suits a family or two roommates arriving together better than one person, which is why it ranks sixth. Larger furnished units run high in the City Centre, where the September 2026 report puts the furnished three-bedroom average at $4,017 a month in asking rent, so ask for a written quote before you commit.
Which furnished apartments in Calgary suit a 90-day stay?
ExecSuite Tower and The Dahlsen are furnished serviced apartments from one Calgary operator that says it hosts stays of a week to a year or longer, and The Hub suits a student or roommate stay if a space opens. All three publish inclusions, although their stay terms differ.
The Dahlsen, 1030 12 Ave SW (ranked third)
The ExecSuite Studios page for The Dahlsen lists three 400-square-foot studio plans with Superior and Superior+ furnishing, wireless or hardwired high-speed internet, digital cable, and complimentary laundry facilities. It is a three-storey walk-up in the Beltline, pets are not allowed, and rates are on request. It ranks third because the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society main building at 1111 11 Ave SW is roughly a block or two away, though renters should confirm the route and travel time on a map, and CCIS describes that building as easily accessible by public transit.
ExecSuite Tower, 702 3 Ave SW (ranked fourth)
The ExecSuite Tower page lists seven fully furnished layouts from a 400-square-foot junior one-bedroom to a two-bedroom, with wireless internet, an HD TV with premium cable, in-suite laundry, and housekeeping every two weeks, and calls the location a ten-minute stroll from the downtown core. The operator’s extended stay page says stays can last a week, a month, or a year or longer, and the site also lists unfurnished apartments at the same tower with a stated minimum one-year lease, so ask whether a furnished first stay can lead to an unfurnished suite later. It ranks fourth for the widest range of layouts, with rates on request.
The Hub, 2416 16 Ave NW (ranked seventh)
The Hub Calgary is described on its liv.rent building page as off-campus housing for students, and it fits students and shared living far better than it fits families or a couple looking for a private suite. The owner’s page for The Hub lists fully furnished suites, gas heat and high-speed internet included, water extra, a flat-rate electricity fee, a fitness facility, underground parking, and 12 minutes to downtown with LRT access. On September 28, 2026, a room in a shared two-bedroom started at $892 a month, and the September 2026 status was wait list only, so call to check current availability and a future move-in date.
How do the seven furnished buildings compare?
| Rank | Building and address | Suites offered by | Published stay terms | Published inclusions | Owner-stated transit or walk | Rent published, September 28, 2026 |
| 1 | Waterfront, 222 Riverfront Ave SW | Premiere Suites | 30-night minimum | Wi-Fi, cable TV, utilities, housekeeping every two weeks, in-suite laundry | None stated | No, call |
| 2 | Five West, 910–920 5 Ave SW | Urban Suites | Flexible check-in and check-out, minimum not published | Fully furnished; Wi-Fi and cable TV (operator homepage) | LRT station about 5 minutes | No, call or email |
| 3 | The Dahlsen, 1030 12 Ave SW | ExecSuite | Not published | Internet, digital cable, laundry facilities | Owner cites a Walk Score | No, call |
| 4 | ExecSuite Tower, 702 3 Ave SW | ExecSuite | Week to a year or longer (operator wording) | Wireless internet, premium cable, in-suite laundry, housekeeping every two weeks | About a ten-minute stroll to the downtown core | No, call |
| 5 | Liberte, 804 3 Ave SW | Urban Suites | Flexible check-in and check-out, minimum not published | Fully furnished; Wi-Fi and cable TV (operator homepage) | Bow River pathways about 1 minute | No, call or email |
| 6 | Citescape Eau Claire, 660 Eau Claire Ave SW | Premiere Suites | 30-night minimum | Wi-Fi, cable TV, utilities, housekeeping, in-suite laundry | None stated | No, call |
| 7 | The Hub, 2416 16 Ave NW | Owner (cpliving.com) | Not published; wait list for a September 2026 room | Gas heat and high-speed internet (water extra, flat electricity fee) | 12 minutes to downtown, LRT access | Yes, from $892 for one shared room |
Operator details read from owner and operator sites on September 28, 2026, and they change often. “Not published” means the page did not state it, not that the operator does not offer it.
Are there furnished apartments in Calgary with utilities and internet included?
Yes, but the inclusions differ by operator. Waterfront and Citescape Eau Claire list utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable TV in the rate, and The Hub includes gas heat and high-speed internet while charging extra for water and electricity.
Five West and Liberte advertise Wi-Fi and cable TV through Urban Suites, and ExecSuite lists internet and cable at The Dahlsen and the Tower, but none of the three publishes a statement on heat, water, or electricity. Ask for a written list of what the monthly rate covers, and ask what happens to the rate if you extend.
How close are these buildings to newcomer services in Calgary?
The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society main building is at 1111 11 Ave SW, and Immigrant Services Calgary has its main office at 1200, 910 7 Ave SW. The Dahlsen and Five West appear to be among the closest options here, but renters should confirm the route and travel time on a map, and CCIS says its building is easily accessible by public transit.
The City of Calgary directory of newcomer organizations lists settlement organizations, schools, libraries, and employment groups, and says settlement organizations provide services at no or low cost. CMHC’s guide to renting your first home in Canada explains leases, tenant and landlord responsibilities, and what to check when moving in, though the page dates from 2018, so treat it as background. University of Calgary’s International Student Services recommends reserving temporary accommodation before you arrive and suggests starting with a short stay, so you can avoid agreeing to a long-term rental before meeting the landlord, inspecting the property, and testing the commute. The advice is written for incoming students, but the logic holds for any newcomer.
What should you ask before you book a furnished suite in Alberta?
Ask for the monthly rate, the minimum stay, what is included, the deposit and any cleaning fee, the notice to end the stay, and whether the stay can turn into a longer lease. In Alberta, a security deposit cannot be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts, according to Alberta.ca, which also says a written agreement is better evidence if there is a dispute. Our guide to rent deposits in Alberta covers how deposits work, and the guide to landlord and tenant responsibilities in Alberta covers what each side owes.
If you later sign a 12-month lease, Alberta does not cap the amount of a rent increase. However, according to Alberta.ca, rent cannot be increased during a fixed term or until at least 365 days have passed since the tenancy began or the last increase, whichever is later, and a month-to-month periodic tenancy also requires three full tenancy months’ written notice. This is general information, not legal advice.
When you are ready to look at longer leases, browse Calgary rental listings and read the renters’ guide. If your first stop is Edmonton instead, see our guide to furnished rental buildings in Edmonton.
What is the best furnished apartment building in Calgary for newcomers?
It depends on your stay. Waterfront ranks first here because Premiere Suites publishes a 30-night minimum and lists utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable in the rate. Five West suits a shorter start with flexible check-in. Rents are mostly unpublished, so confirm the monthly rate in writing before you book.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Calgary for just one month?
Yes, in some buildings. Premiere Suites states a 30-night minimum at Waterfront and Citescape Eau Claire, both furnished suites. Urban Suites advertises flexible check-in and check-out at Five West and Liberte but does not publish a minimum, so ask. ExecSuite says stays can run from a week to a year or longer.
Are utilities and internet included in furnished Calgary apartments?
Often, but not always. Premiere Suites lists utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable at Waterfront and Citescape. The Hub includes gas heat and high-speed internet, with water and electricity extra. Urban Suites and ExecSuite list internet or cable but do not state heat, water, or electricity, so ask for the inclusions in writing.
How much is a furnished one-bedroom in Calgary?
The September 2026 liv.rent Calgary and Edmonton rent report puts the average furnished one-bedroom at $1,539 a month, down 13.5% year over year, versus $1,442 unfurnished. In the City Centre, the furnished one-bedroom averaged $1,916. These are asking-rent averages, not what any single building charges.
Is The Hub in Calgary a good fit for newcomers who are not students?
It can be, if you are comfortable sharing. The Hub is marketed to students, and on September 28, 2026 a room in a shared two-bedroom started at $892 a month with a wait list for September, so it is a future option rather than something bookable right now. It suits students and shared living better than families, so call to confirm availability.
How much security deposit can a landlord ask for in Alberta?
According to Alberta.ca, a security deposit in Alberta cannot be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts. Ask any furnished operator whether your stay is under a written tenancy agreement and what deposit applies. This is general information, not legal advice.
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