Beltline
Calgary’s most walkable neighbourhood, the Beltline sits just south of downtown and blends high-rise condo living with a thriving restaurant, cafe, and nightlife scene along 17th Ave.
$305,700
Condo Benchmark Price*
91
Walk Score
5.15
Months of Supply (Condo)*
*CREB® does not publish a Beltline-specific benchmark. Figures reflect CREB®’s City Centre district (which includes Beltline), apartment condominiums, June 2026 benchmark price down 8.86% year-over-year. Walk Score, Transit Score, and Bike Score via Walk Score.
Life in the Beltline
The Beltline is ideal for buyers who want to walk to work, skip the commute, and be steps from Calgary’s best restaurants and coffee shops. Housing stock is almost entirely condos and townhomes, ranging from character walk-ups to modern high-rises.
Who It's Right For
Young professionals, downsizers, and investors looking for strong rental demand all gravitate toward the Beltline. Pet-friendly buildings and proximity to the Elbow River pathway system are popular draws.
Beltline Real Estate Market
CREB® reports housing statistics by district rather than by individual community, and Beltline falls within CREB®’s City Centre district. The figures below are the exact, most recent published numbers for that district not estimates so treat them as the closest available official read on the Beltline condo market.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Apartment/condo benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district), Jun. 2026 | $305,700 (-8.86% year-over-year) |
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district), Jun. 2026 | $996,800 (+1.06% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, apartment/condo (City Centre district), Jun. 2026 | 5.15 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, apartment/condo (City Centre district), Jun. 2026 | 44.36% |
| Walk Score | 91 / 100 |
| Transit Score | 80 / 100 |
| Bike Score | 90 / 100 |
Source: CREB® June 2026 monthly stats package (City Centre district); Walk Score. Figures update monthly — contact me for the latest numbers or a custom Beltline market report.
Who Lives in Beltline
According to the 2021 Census of Canada (City of Calgary Community Profiles), 25,880 residents lived in Beltline, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary. The community skews young and non-family: just 6% of residents are aged 0–14, versus 18% citywide, while 8% are aged 65+, versus 13% citywide.
Beltline is renter-majority — 12,670 of its private households rent (75%), compared with 156,615 renter households citywide (31%). Median monthly shelter costs run $1,780 for owned dwellings and $1,370 for rented dwellings in Beltline, versus $1,720 and $1,350 citywide.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Beltline (2021 Census of Canada).
Pros
- Highest Walk Score in Calgary 91/100, with a Transit Score of 80 and Bike Score of 90 (Walk Score)
- Dense restaurant, café, and nightlife corridor along 17th Avenue SW, with downtown reachable on foot
- Condo-dominant housing keeps entry price points well below Calgary’s detached benchmark ($305,700 vs. $996,800, CREB® City Centre district, Jun. 2026)
- Renter-majority population (75% of households) supports strong rental demand for investors
Cons
- Apartment condo prices in the City Centre district were down 8.86% year-over-year as of Jun. 2026, with 5.15 months of supply – a buyer’s market sellers should plan around
- Limited family-sized or multi-bedroom inventory; only 6% of residents are aged 0–14
- Street parking is scarce, and many older walk-up buildings have minimal or no dedicated parking
- Detached and townhome inventory is very limited — nearly all housing stock is condo or apartment
Frequently Asked Questions About Beltline
What is Beltline's Walk Score?
Beltline has a Walk Score of 91, a Transit Score of 80, and a Bike Score of 90, making it Calgary’s most walkable neighbourhood (Walk Score).
How many people live in Beltline?
25,880 residents lived in Beltline as of the 2021 Census of Canada, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary (City of Calgary Community Profiles).
What's the benchmark condo price near Beltline?
CREB® doesn’t publish a Beltline-specific benchmark. The closest official figure is CREB®’s City Centre district apartment condominium benchmark price, which was $305,700 in June 2026 — down 8.86% from a year earlier. I can pull building-specific comparables for a more precise read on value.
Is it currently a buyer's or seller's market for Beltline-area condos?
Conditions favour buyers. In June 2026, the City Centre district’s apartment condo months of supply sat at 5.15 months with a sales-to-new-listings ratio of 44.36% (CREB®), both signals of a buyer’s market.
Are most Beltline residents renters or owners?
Renters make up about 75% of Beltline’s private households (12,670 occupied dwellings), compared with 31% renter households across Calgary (City of Calgary Community Profiles, 2021 Census).
Is Beltline good for families with children?
Not typically. Just 6% of Beltline residents are aged 0–14, compared with 18% citywide, and the housing stock is almost entirely condos with limited multi-bedroom units.
What should I budget for condo fees in Beltline?
Condo fees vary significantly by building age, amenities, and reserve fund health, so there isn’t a reliable community-wide average to quote. I’ll pull the condo document package and fee history for any specific building you’re considering before you buy.
What's the typical shelter cost in Beltline?
Median monthly shelter costs are $1,780 for owned dwellings and $1,370 for rented dwellings in Beltline, compared with $1,720 and $1,350 citywide (City of Calgary Community Profiles, 2021 Census).