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Kensington–Hillhurst, Calgary

Rent prices, building inventory, tribunal activity, and community insights for Kensington–Hillhurst. Part of Calgary Metro.

$1,4741BR median
199buildings
5active rentals

Rent Prices

Median asking rents in Kensington–Hillhurst

Studio
$1,455
1 listings
1 Bedroom
$1,474
1 listings
2 Bedroom
$1,699
1 listings
3 Bedroom

Source: PropTrust Rental Intelligence · April 2026

Where This Neighbourhood Sits

1BR median rent ladder — Calgary

Mission–Mount Royal
$1,390
Forest Lawn & East
$1,395
Kensington–Hillhurst
$1,430
Forest Lawn & East
$1,450
Southwest & South
$1,471.5
North Calgary
$1,472.5

#16 of 18 neighbourhoods in Calgary by 1BR median

What It's Like to Live in Kensington–Hillhurst

Community intelligence from public forums and resident feedback

🏠Renter Experience

Moved into a wood building in kensington while finishing school. Upstairs neighbour provides a lists of demands "that I need to follow to maintain peace and quiet in the building". The ensuing 6 mon...

📍food_nightlife

Crave has relocated along Kensington, close to 19th. The new location isn't open yet though.

🔒Safety & Security

I was on the train - it hit someone trying to cross the tracks right before bridgeland station

📍coffee_work

>In addition to the Bridgeland store, a new café is scheduled to open at Westbrook Station later this fall. Calgary Transit plans to release further opportunities for retail development at other LR...

🎭Neighbourhood Character

Sunnyside. Other people hate us but we’re pretty neat. Close to everything and there’s always someone around to pick up your empties.

🚇Transit & Commute

There are absolutely walkable neighborhoods in Calgary and people who live car free. I personally live “car lite” - I have one, but used mainly to leave the city. I walk to work, walk for most of my e...

8 community insights available · Sourced from public forums · PropTrust analysis

Building Inventory

Kensington–Hillhurst at a glance

Buildings
199
With Rentals
2
Tribunal Activity
0

PropTrust Take

Kensington–Hillhurst is one of Calgary's more affordable rental areas. With 199 buildings tracked, it has a deep rental inventory. No buildings with tribunal activity — a clean record across the neighbourhood.

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PropTrust provides statistical analysis of publicly available rental and tribunal data. This is not legal or financial advice. Rent medians are based on active listing data and may not reflect final lease terms. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed professional.

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