Downtown Calgary Condo Guide
The office core, Stephen Avenue and the free-fare 7 Avenue CTrain on your doorstep.
Condos in Downtown
Downtown Calgary's two residential communities sit on the south bank of the Bow River: the Commercial Core, with Stephen Avenue and most of the office towers, and the high-rise Downtown West End beyond 9 Street SW. Together they hold about 3,900 condo units, from 1960s and 1970s towers registered as condos decades after they were built to glass high-rises from the 2000s and 2010s.
Downtown at a Glance
How Downtown compares with Calgary's 8 other top condo neighbourhoods.
Scores out of 100 from walkscore.com, neighbourhood averages.
Typical condo values compared
The median condo here was assessed at $259,000 in 2026, about 24% below the citywide condo median of $340,500. Ranges are the middle 50% of 2026 City of Calgary condo assessments (not sale prices); dot = midpoint. City-wide sale prices: latest Calgary condo market report.
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| Neighbourhood | Typical condo value (middle 50%, 2026 assessments) |
|---|---|
| Downtown | $158,000–$359,000 |
| Beltline | $246,000–$384,000 |
| Mission | $251,000–$432,000 |
| Bridgeland-Riverside | $280,000–$431,000 |
| East Village | $279,000–$450,000 |
| Hillhurst-Sunnyside | $263,000–$473,000 |
| Inglewood | $312,000–$525,000 |
| University District | $359,000–$643,000 |
| Eau Claire | $354,000–$803,000 |
Walk Score: how Downtown ranks
Downtown is #2 of 7 for walkability, #1 for transit and #1 for cycling.
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| Neighbourhood | Walk Score |
|---|---|
| Beltline | 91 |
| Downtown | 87 |
| Eau Claire | 83 |
| East Village | 79 |
| Mission | 76 |
| Hillhurst-Sunnyside | 75 |
| Inglewood | 44 |
How far is Downtown from…
Approximate straight-line distance from the neighbourhood centre; travel distance is longer.
Lifestyle in Downtown
Stephen Avenue (8 Avenue SW), a pedestrian mall and National Historic Site lined with sandstone-era buildings, restaurants and shops, runs through the core, and about 16 km of Plus 15 skywalks link offices, shops and parkades above the street. Prince's Island Park and the Bow River pathway are a few blocks north, and Cowboys Park (formerly Shaw Millennium Park) in the West End is the City's largest festival site.
Downtown condo buildings
Two distinct markets. Most Commercial Core units are in 1960s–80s towers, with a median 2026 assessment of about $176,500, among the lowest in the inner city. The West End is mostly 2000s high-rises near the river, with a median of $333,000. Towers include Vogue (36 storeys) and District (40 storeys).
Transit & CTrain
Every 7 Avenue CTrain station from Downtown West–Kerby to City Hall/Bow Valley College, on the Red and Blue lines, in the free fare zone. See how the lines connect on our Calgary condo map & CTrain guide.
Transit Score 84 and Bike Score 94 out of 100.
What to watch for in Downtown
Parts of the core are quiet after office hours, which is why the City is funding office-to-residential conversions, so visit at night and on weekends. Older towers need a close look at the reserve fund study and any planned window, elevator or plumbing work. The Bow flooded downtown in June 2013. The Downtown Flood Barrier along the south bank was completed in 2023, but ask about a building's parkade and flood history.
Before you buy
Review the building's condo documents — reserve fund, minutes and bylaws — before you firm up. Our Buyer Guide shows what to look for.
Where Downtown Is
The shaded circle marks the approximate area; CTrain lines are overlaid.
Approximate neighbourhood area · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rail overlay © OpenRailwayMap
Downtown Calgary and Beltline Condo Buildings
Downtown Calgary and the Beltline have about 15,264 condo units in some 209 buildings, from 1960s and 1970s towers to 44-storey glass high-rises. These are the downtown and Beltline condo towers we can name with confidence, each confirmed by at least two independent sources.
| Building | Area | Storeys | Built | Condo units | Median assessment (2026) | Nearest CTrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian North | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 44 | 2015–16 (sources differ) | 309 | $297,500 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 420 m |
| The Guardian South | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 44 | 2016 | 307 | $335,500 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 380 m |
| District | Downtown | 40 | 1974 (condo plan registered 1998) | 301 | $164,000 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 130 m |
| Vogue | Downtown | 36 | 2017 | 240 | $330,500 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 230 m |
| Mark on 10th | Beltline | 35 | 2016 | 275 | $342,000 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 390 m |
| arriVa | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 34–35 (sources differ) | 2008 | 164 | $535,000 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 470 m |
| Nuera | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 34 | 2010 | 231 | $397,000 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 200 m |
| Vetro (Sasso) | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 34 | 2008 | 302 | $321,000 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 140 m |
| Park Point | Beltline | 34 | 2018 | 282 | $359,250 | 3 Street SW (eastbound) · about 520 m |
| The Royal | Beltline | 33 | 2019 | 225 | $635,000 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 980 m |
| 6 and Tenth | Beltline | 31 | 2017 | 224 | $330,750 | 6 Street SW (eastbound) · about 370 m |
| Alura (Nuera) | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 29 | 2014 | 277 | $372,500 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 180 m |
| Keynote II | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 29 | 2013 | 250 | $304,500 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 390 m |
| The Montana | Beltline | 28 | 2009 | 187 | $435,500 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 900 m |
| Five West (East Tower) | Downtown | 27–28 (sources differ) | 2008 | 160 | $365,500 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 270 m |
| Five West Tower I | Downtown | 26 | 2006 | 130 | $384,000 | 8 Street SW (eastbound) · about 300 m |
| Keynote I | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 25 | 2010 | 179 | $367,500 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 350 m |
| Colours | Beltline | 23 | 2009 | 208 | $345,250 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 530 m |
| Sasso | Beltline (Victoria Park) | 23 | 2006 | 200 | $296,250 | Victoria Park/Stampede · about 150 m |
| Stella | Beltline | 21 | 2006 | 163 | $306,500 | Downtown West–Kerby · about 530 m |
Units and assessments: City of Calgary 2026 property assessment data (condo units; median assessment per unit, which is not a sale price). Built is the completion year from building sources. Nearest CTrain is a straight-line distance; most 7 Avenue stations serve one direction only.
Downtown and Beltline condo assessments by building age
Median 2026 assessment per unit. Units in newer buildings are assessed higher; 1960s and 1970s towers are the entry point.
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| Built | Units | Share | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1980 | 4,429 | 29% | $206,000 |
| 1980–1999 | 2,196 | 14.4% | $267,750 |
| 2000–2014 | 7,799 | 51.1% | $340,500 |
| 2015 and newer | 840 | 5.5% | $350,750 |
Where downtown and Beltline condo owners live
Share of condo units by building height, with the median 2026 assessment.
68.6%
High-rise (13+ floors)
Median $318,500
25.7%
Mid-rise (5–12 floors)
Median $239,500
5.7%
Low-rise and townhouses (1–4 floors)
Median $255,500
Source: City of Calgary 2026 property assessment open data, 15,264 condo units in the Downtown Commercial Core, Downtown West End and Beltline communities. Building age uses the City's "year of construction", which for towers built over several years is often the start rather than the completion year. Height is read from each building's highest unit number.
Buying a downtown or Beltline condo: what to check
- Event days: Stampede, Flames games and concerts bring crowds to Victoria Park, and construction around the new Scotia Place arena has brought road closures and continues to at least fall 2027. Check which way a suite faces and how you'd get in and out.
- The Plus 15: about 16 km of enclosed skywalks link offices, shops and parkades downtown; check whether a building connects to it.
- Parking and storage: a stall or storage unit can be separately titled and assessed, and some suites have none. Get it in writing.
- Flooding: the core, the Beltline and Victoria Park flooded in June 2013. Ask about the building's flood history, parkade protection and insurance deductible.
- Older towers: about 43% of downtown and Beltline condo units are in buildings from before 2000. Review the reserve fund study, which Alberta requires at least every five years, and any planned window, elevator or parkade work.
Sources for the downtown condo directory
- City of Calgary — Current Year Property Assessments (open data)
- City of Calgary — Transit LRT Stations (open data)
- Wikipedia — List of tallest buildings in Calgary
- Wikipedia — Beltline, Calgary
- CTBUH Skyscraper Center — The Guardian North Tower
- CTBUH Skyscraper Center — The Guardian South Tower
- CTBUH Skyscraper Center — Vogue Condominiums
- CTBUH Skyscraper Center — arriVa Tower 1
- CTBUH Skyscraper Center — Five West East Tower
- SkyscraperPage — Five West East Tower
- SkyscraperPage — Five West Tower I
- SkyscraperPage — Nuera
- SkyscraperPage — Alura
- SkyscraperPage — District
- SkyscraperPage — Vetro
- SkyscraperPage — Sasso
- SkyscraperPage — The Royal
- SkyscraperPage — Mark on 10th
- SkyscraperPage — Park Point
- SkyscraperPage — 6 and Tenth
- SkyscraperPage — The Montana
- SkyscraperPage — Keynote I
- SkyscraperPage — Keynote II
- SkyscraperPage — Colours
- SkyscraperPage — Stella
- Calgary Transit — The Free Fare Zone
- Calgary Transit — New station name, same service (City Hall/Bow Valley College)
- City of Calgary — Flood history in Calgary
- Wikipedia — 2013 Alberta floods
- Global News — Calgary marks completion of downtown flood barrier (2023)
- City of Calgary — Condominium property and parking units (assessment)
- City of Calgary — Scotia Place newsletter (July 2025)
- Wikipedia — Plus 15
- Government of Alberta — Condo reserve funds
Downtown Condo Questions
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How much do Downtown Calgary and Beltline condos cost?
What is the tallest condo building in the Beltline and downtown?
Is the CTrain free downtown?
Was downtown Calgary flooded in 2013?
Do downtown condos come with parking?
More answers in our Calgary condo FAQ.
Featured Condo Buildings
Looking for a condo in Downtown Commercial Core? See the 31 condos for sale there now, with photos, condo fees and room sizes.
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