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Rental Market Trends in Alberta

C$1,448/month

Average Rent

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

-C$18

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 6th

Least Expensive Rent by Province

7,812

Available Rentals

Lloydminster, AB

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Alberta?

As of October 2025, the average rent in Alberta is C$1,448/month. When you rent an apartment in Alberta, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about C$1,184 per month for a studio, C$1,448 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around C$1,714 for a two-bedroom apartment in Alberta. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay C$1,947 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
C$1,184/month
386 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
C$1,448/month
565 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
C$1,714/month
814 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
C$1,947/month
1,074 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Alberta?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Alberta to live are Lloydminster, Strathmore and Medicine Hat.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lloydminster
C$1,062/month
515 Sq Ft
Strathmore
C$1,175/month
662 Sq Ft
Medicine Hat
C$1,188/month
538 Sq Ft
Brooks
C$1,197/month
565 Sq Ft
Grande Prairie
C$1,246/month
631 Sq Ft
Lethbridge
C$1,270/month
586 Sq Ft
Fort McMurray
C$1,286/month
453 Sq Ft
St. Albert
C$1,303/month
347 Sq Ft
Leduc
C$1,324/month
660 Sq Ft
Edmonton
C$1,338/month
575 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Alberta?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Alberta to live are Canmore, Banff and Sherwood Park.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Canmore
C$1,911/month
650 Sq Ft
Banff
C$1,899/month
600 Sq Ft
Sherwood Park
C$1,631/month
539 Sq Ft
Calgary
C$1,619/month
558 Sq Ft
Chestermere
C$1,579/month
635 Sq Ft
Stony Plain
C$1,517/month
250 Sq Ft
Okotoks
C$1,507/month
639 Sq Ft
Airdrie
C$1,428/month
627 Sq Ft
Wood Buffalo
C$1,421/month
665 Sq Ft
Spruce Grove
C$1,421/month
729 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Alberta

7,812 Available Apartments for Rent

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.


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