Downtown Core (trophy, ~C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Calgary Class A submarkets we track.

  • Downtown Core sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD vs city average 32.
  • Compared submarkets: Beltline (prime), West End (prime), East Village / Rivers District (prime).

Downtown Core vs other Calgary submarkets

Downtown Core (trophy, ~C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Calgary Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Downtown Core sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD vs city average 32.
  • Compared submarkets: Beltline (prime), West End (prime), East Village / Rivers District (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Beltline** (prime, C$28/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.7 PSF/yr USD) — Repositioned mid-rise mixed-use submarket. **West End** (prime, C$30/sqft/yr · ≈ $22.2 PSF/yr USD) — Energy-services and law firm submarket. **East Village / Rivers District** (prime, C$30/sqft/yr · ≈ $22.2 PSF/yr USD) — Master-planned mixed-use frontier. **Chinook Park / Glenmore** (established, C$22/sqft/yr · ≈ $16.3 PSF/yr USD) — Suburban Class A spine.

Key facts

cityCalgary
submarketDowntown Core
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalC$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$24/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct28.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Downtown Core in Calgary?
Beltline, West End, East Village / Rivers District

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