Kensington
Kensington is Calgary’s best-known inner-city shopping and dining area. It’s part of the Hillhurst and Sunnyside communities, just across the river from downtown, with the Peace Bridge, the C-Train and the Bow River pathway all close by.
$297,900
Condo Benchmark Price*
5,475
Hillhurst Residents (2021)
5.77
Months of Supply (Condo)*
*CREB® doesn’t publish a benchmark just for Kensington. These numbers are for apartment condos in CREB®’s City Centre district, which includes the Hillhurst and Sunnyside area around Kensington, as of September 2026. Walk Score doesn’t publish a separate score for Hillhurst.
Life in Kensington
Kensington is the shopping and residential area that spans the Hillhurst and Sunnyside communities, just north of the Bow River from downtown. It’s known for independent boutiques, cafés and the Plaza Theatre. You’ll find a walkable mix of character homes, low-rise apartments and newer infill condos, and the Sunnyside C-Train station and the Peace Bridge make getting downtown quick.
Who It's Right For
It’s a great fit if you want inner-city walkability and lots of local shops without the density of the Beltline or downtown. Young professionals and downsizers like it, and so does anyone who wants an easy walk or C-Train ride to work.
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Kensington Real Estate Market
CREB® reports its stats by district, not by individual community, and Kensington is part of CREB®’s City Centre district. The numbers below are the latest published figures for that district. They’re not my estimates, and they’re the closest official read you can get on the Kensington market.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Apartment\/condo benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district, Sept. 2026) | $297,900 (-8.08% year-over-year) |
| Row\/townhouse benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district, Sept. 2026) | $566,200 (-4.79% year-over-year) |
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district, Sept. 2026) | $981,300 (+0.72% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, apartment\/condo (City Centre district, Sept. 2026) | 5.77 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, apartment\/condo (City Centre district, Sept. 2026) | 42.90% |
Source: CREB® September 2026 monthly stats package (City Centre district). These numbers update every month, so reach out if you want the latest or a custom Kensington market report. You can compare it to Calgary’s other neighbourhoods in my community guide, or start browsing homes on the Buy page.
Who Lives in Kensington
According to the 2021 Census of Canada (City of Calgary Community Profiles), 5,475 people lived in Hillhurst, the community that includes the Kensington shopping area, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary. 15% of residents are 0 to 14 years old, close to the citywide rate of 18%, and 11% are 65 or older, below the citywide rate of 13%.
24% of Hillhurst households spend 30% or more of their income on housing, close to the citywide rate of 23%. 21% of residents are immigrants, below the citywide rate of 33%. The median household income before tax was $93,000 in Hillhurst versus $98,000 citywide, and 91% of residents speak English most often at home, compared with 75% citywide.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Hillhurst (2021 Census of Canada).
Living in Kensington
What You’ll Love
- Calgary’s best-known area for independent shops and restaurants, with the Plaza Theatre and dozens of local boutiques and cafés
- The Sunnyside C-Train station and the Peace Bridge make downtown a short trip on foot, by bike or by transit
- The condo benchmark price of $297,900 (CREB® City Centre district, Sept. 2026) is well below the citywide detached benchmark, so it’s a more affordable way into inner-city living
- The Bow River pathway and Riley Park are close by for getting outside
Things to Consider
- Apartment condo prices in the City Centre district were down 8.08% from a year earlier as of September 2026, with about 5.77 months of supply. It’s a buyer’s market, and sellers should plan for that
- Parking is tight around the main Kensington strip, especially on weekend evenings
- Not many large, family-sized homes, since the area is mostly condos, low-rise apartments and smaller character homes
- Busy restaurant and bar patios can mean more noise close to the main strip