Edmonton & Calgary Rent Report: April 2026

The April 2026 Alberta rent report highlights softening rents in both Edmonton and Calgary, based on the latest data from liv.rent.

At a glance

Calgary rental market sees notable decline in furnished units
Average furnished 1-bedroom rent dropped from approximately $1,672 to $1,587, a -5.12% decrease, signaling cooling demand at the higher end of the Calgary rental market.

Edmonton rental market remains relatively stable
Unfurnished 1-bedroom rents edged down slightly from about $1,243 to $1,241, a modest -0.18% change, reflecting stability in the Edmonton rental market.

Alberta rent report shows broader softening trend
Across both cities, unfurnished 1-bedroom rents declined (Calgary: $1,459 to $1,440, -1.31%; Edmonton: $1,243 to $1,241, -0.18%), pointing to a gradual market correction in this Alberta rent report.

As noted by Davies Property Management, monitoring monthly shifts is essential for optimizing rental pricing and minimizing vacancy risk.

Understanding rental trends helps landlords make better investment decisions.

Read the Liv Report where we sourced this information from