Chinook CTrain Station puts south Calgary renters within reach of one of the city’s biggest shopping malls, a car-optional commute downtown, and a quieter residential block, all inside about a 15-minute walk of the platform. This guide covers seven rental buildings near Chinook CTrain Station, grouped by whether a renter wants the mall at the door, the fastest transit connection, or more space on a calmer street, along with what the area’s Southwest quadrant rent premium and Alberta’s rent-increase rules mean for anyone signing a lease here.
What does renting near Chinook CTrain Station cost right now?
Rental buildings near Chinook CTrain Station sit in Calgary’s Southwest quadrant, which posted the highest average unfurnished one-bedroom rent of any Calgary quadrant in September 2026, at $1,521, against a city-wide average of $1,442, according to liv.rent‘s September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report. The same report found the Southwest also posted the largest month-over-month decrease among furnished one-bedroom units that month, so the quadrant carries a premium but is currently cooling rather than climbing.
Chinook CTrain Station itself is a Calgary Transit Red Line stop in south Calgary, beside Chinook Centre and near the intersection of Macleod Trail South and Heritage Drive SE. Anyone comparing rental buildings near Chinook CTrain Station should weigh that Southwest quadrant premium against the payoff: one of the city’s biggest mall-adjacent, park-and-ride transit hubs.
Who does the area around Chinook Station suit best?
The blocks around Chinook CTrain Station suit three kinds of renters in particular. Mall-adjacent shoppers want Chinook Centre’s stores, dining, and cinema within an easy walk; park-and-ride commuters want a fast, car-optional Red Line connection downtown; and south Calgary renters want a slightly quieter, more residential block while staying inside walking or short-drive range of both.
The seven buildings below are grouped by which of those needs they answer best. Two of them, Chinook Woods Apartments and Bonaventure Apartments, are genuine matches from liv.rent‘s own buildings list for this area; each appears in its natural section on its merits, not as a separate add-on.
Which buildings suit renters who want Chinook Centre outside their door?
Chinook Centre spans roughly 1.4 million square feet and about 250 stores and restaurants, making it the largest shopping destination in Calgary. Renters who want that scale of retail within walking distance do best in Windsor Park, the small residential pocket wedged between the mall and the Elbow River.
Chinook Woods Apartments (listed on liv.rent)
Chinook Woods Apartments, at 707 57 Avenue SW, is about a one-minute walk from Chinook Centre’s shopping, dining, and theatres, making it one of the closest rental buildings to the mall entrance. The Mainstreet Equity-managed building offers two-bedroom suites from roughly 790 to 953 square feet, with heat and water included in rent and a pet-friendly policy.
Chinook Meadows Apartments
Chinook Meadows Apartments, at 630 58 Avenue SW, is about a two-minute walk from Chinook Centre and offers one and two-bedroom suites with balconies, keyless entry, and on-site staff. The building sits inside Windsor Park’s grid of low-rise walk-ups, a short walk from Meadowview Park and the Elbow River pathway system as well as the mall.
Which buildings suit park-and-ride commuters who want a car-optional route downtown?
Chinook Station connects to downtown and to other Red Line stops using bus routes 9, 10, 36, 41, 43, 81, and 148, plus a park-and-ride lot with room for several hundred vehicles under Calgary Transit’s park-and-ride program, which offers both free and reserved parking. Renters who want to skip car ownership altogether do best within a short walk of the platform itself; the three buildings below put that connection first.
Manchester Tower
Manchester Tower, at 5757 2nd Street SW, is roughly a nine-minute walk (about 0.8 kilometres) from the Chinook platform, the shortest walk to the station on this list, and sits in the Manchester area the station itself is built into. The City of Calgary-built tower, managed by Calgary Housing Company, offers one-bedroom suites; availability and pricing are worth confirming directly, since turnover at Calgary Housing Company buildings varies.
Bonaventure Apartments (listed on liv.rent)
Bonaventure Apartments, at 205 Heritage Drive SE, is the one building from liv.rent‘s own listings that genuinely fits this list. Heritage Drive runs right past Chinook Station, putting residents an easy walk from both the platform and Macleod Trail South’s shops and restaurants. The Mainstreet Equity-managed building offers one-bedroom suites from about $1,275 a month (568 to 639 square feet) and two-bedroom suites from about $1,475 (803 square feet) as of September 2026, with heat and water included, on-site security and a police station across the street.
Kingsland Junction
Kingsland Junction, at 7711 Macleod Trail SW, is about a seven-minute walk from Heritage Station, one stop south of Chinook on the Red Line, and about a five-minute drive from Chinook Centre, a fit for commuters willing to trade a slightly longer walk for a newer building. The development offers junior, one, and two-bedroom suites from 473 to 1,000 square feet, heated underground parking, a two-acre central park, and ground-level retail including a pharmacy and a fitness studio.
Which buildings suit south Calgary renters who want more space and a quieter block?
Renters who want a quieter residential feel while staying inside walking or short-drive range of the mall and station tend to look toward the Windsor Park blocks along 57 Avenue SW, off Macleod Trail’s main traffic.
Chinook Gardens
Chinook Gardens, spanning 510 to 540 57 Avenue SW, is about a five-minute drive from Chinook Centre and offers one-bedroom suites from about $1,292 a month (615 square feet) and two-bedroom suites from about $1,695 (830 square feet). As of September 2026, the Avenue Living-managed, concrete-built property includes heat and water in rent, in-suite storage, and both underground and surface parking.
Chinook Terrace Apartments
Chinook Terrace Apartments, at 710 57 Avenue SW, is about a 17-minute walk (1.5 kilometres) from the Chinook platform and a nine-minute walk from Chinook Centre, offering one and two-bedroom suites; contact the property directly for current unit sizes, pricing, and availability. It suits renters who want to be near the mall and within reach of the CTrain without living directly on top of either.
How do the seven buildings compare at a glance?
Starting rents below are each building’s own asking price as listed in September 2026; confirm current pricing and availability directly with the property before applying.
| Building | Address | Distance to station or mall | Unit types and starting rent | Notes |
| Bonaventure Apartments | 205 Heritage Drive SE | Short walk to platform via Heritage Drive | 1BR from $1,275; 2BR from $1,475 | Listed on liv.rent; on-site security |
| Manchester Tower | 5757 2nd Street SW | 9-minute walk to platform (0.8 km) | 1BR, rates vary | Closest walk to Chinook Station; Calgary Housing Company |
| Chinook Woods Apartments | 707 57 Avenue SW | 1-minute walk to mall | 2BR from $1,550 | Listed on liv.rent; heat and water included |
| Chinook Meadows Apartments | 630 58 Avenue SW | 2-minute walk to mall | 1BR from $1,375; 2BR from $1,600 | Convenience store on site |
| Chinook Gardens | 510 to 540 57 Avenue SW | 5-minute drive to mall | 1BR from $1,292; 2BR from $1,695 | Concrete construction, underground parking |
| Chinook Terrace Apartments | 710 57 Avenue SW | 17-minute walk to station; 9-minute walk to mall | 1BR and 2BR, rates vary | 24-hour access |
| Kingsland Junction | 7711 Macleod Trail SW | 7-minute walk to Heritage Station; 5-minute drive to mall | Junior to 2BR, 473 to 1,000 sq ft | Newer build; central park on site |
What should renters know about Alberta’s rent rules before signing near Chinook Station?
In Alberta, a landlord cannot raise the rent during a fixed-term lease and must wait until at least 365 days have passed since the tenancy began or since the last increase, under the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta). For month-to-month tenancies, a landlord must give at least three full tenancy months’ written notice before a rent increase takes effect, and the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) can void an increase used mainly to push a tenant out rather than reflect market rent.
Alberta sets no legislated cap on how much rent can rise, so renters near Chinook Station should budget for that possibility even as the Southwest quadrant’s rents cool. This is general information, not legal advice; renters and landlords with a specific dispute should confirm current rules with the RTDRS or a tenancy advisor.
For more on what south Calgary rents are doing month to month, see liv.rent‘s Rent Reports hub. Renters comparing other Calgary neighbourhoods can browse liv.rent‘s Neighbourhoods guides, general moving and lease advice in Rental Resources, or work through liv.rent‘s own user guide for renters before booking a viewing.
Is it worth living near Chinook CTrain Station without a car?
Yes for most renters, since Chinook Station is a Red Line stop with direct downtown access and a large park-and-ride lot, and it sits about three blocks from Chinook Centre’s grocery, pharmacy, and big-box retail. Renters who want car-optional living generally get the most value within a short walk of the platform itself, such as Manchester Tower or Bonaventure Apartments.
How much does it cost to rent near Chinook Station in Calgary?
Calgary’s Southwest quadrant, which includes Chinook Station, had the highest average unfurnished one-bedroom rent of any Calgary quadrant in September 2026, at $1,521, against a city-wide average of $1,442, according to liv.rent‘s September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report. The same report found furnished one-bedroom rents in the Southwest posted the largest month-over-month decrease of any quadrant that month.
Is Chinook Centre within walking distance of nearby apartments?
Yes. Several Windsor Park buildings, including Chinook Woods Apartments and Chinook Meadows Apartments on 57 and 58 Avenue SW, sit one to two minutes’ walk from the mall’s entrances. Buildings farther along 57 Avenue SW or near Macleod Trail South are more of a five to 17-minute walk or a short drive.
Can a landlord in Alberta raise the rent whenever they want?
No. Under the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta), a landlord cannot raise rent during a fixed-term lease and must wait at least 365 days after the tenancy began or the last increase, and month-to-month tenants are owed at least three full tenancy months’ written notice. Alberta has no legislated cap on the amount of an increase, and this is general information, not legal advice.
Is south Calgary's Southwest quadrant the most expensive part of the city to rent in?
It was the priciest quadrant for unfurnished one-bedroom rents in September 2026, at an average of $1,521 versus a city-wide average of $1,442, according to liv.rent‘s September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report. The same report showed the quadrant’s furnished one-bedroom rents falling the most of any quadrant that month, so the premium is currently narrowing rather than growing.
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