Calgary has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown Core at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown Core.
  • Prime tier: Beltline, West End, East Village / Rivers District.
  • Established/emerging tier: Chinook Park / Glenmore.

Calgary Class A submarkets

Calgary has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown Core at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown Core.
  • Prime tier: Beltline, West End, East Village / Rivers District.
  • Established/emerging tier: Chinook Park / Glenmore.

By tier

**Downtown Core** (trophy, ~C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD) — The energy-anchored trophy spine. **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
countryCanada
regionAmericas
classARentLocal32 CAD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$23/sqft/yr
vacancy28.4%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths18
submarkets5
primeYieldPct7.5%
trophyCount1
primeCount3

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Calgary?
5, ranging from trophy (Downtown Core) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Class A Atlas Editorial Desk — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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