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Mission
4th street, elbow river, and calgary's best patisserie
Hillhurst
The heart of kensington
Beltline
Calgary's densest urban neighbourhood and it knows it
Bridgeland-Riverside
The food lover's neighbourhood
Lower Mount Royal
Character home with legal suite or newer infill near 17th Ave SW.
Bowness
Calgary's small town that never became a suburb
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Beltline
Calgary's densest urban neighbourhood and it knows it
The Beltline has the highest listing density of any Calgary neighbourhood. Competition is fierce, but demand is equally…
- Area
- Centre
- Yearly revenue
- $62K
- Occupancy
- 62–78%
- Best fit
- Condo with STR-permissive bylaws. Verify the specific building…
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Mission
4th street, elbow river, and calgary's best patisserie
Dining density on 4th Street SW drives consistent weekend bookings year-round, offsetting the November dead-zone that most…
- Area
- Centre
- Yearly revenue
- $63K
- Occupancy
- 60–75%
- Best fit
- Heritage home with legal suite, or newer infill with separate…
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Hillhurst
The heart of kensington
Hillhurst is the residential backbone of the Kensington commercial district. Guests booking here are paying for…
- Area
- Centre
- Yearly revenue
- $62K
- Occupancy
- 60–74%
- Best fit
- Infill or character home with legal suite, or detached…
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Data source
Yearly revenue and occupancy estimates are derived from BNBCalc market data, public bylaw notes, and the community evidence built into this directory. Circular occupancy markers show the midpoint of each occupancy range.
Lower Mount Royal
Character home with legal suite or newer infill near 17th Ave SW.
Character homes on the ridge with downtown views and separate-entry suites. Properties within 5 minutes' walk of 17th Ave SW.
Estimated yearly revenue
$64KOccupancy
60–74%Mission
4th street, elbow river, and calgary's best patisserie
Heritage homes with separate suites near 4th Street SW command premium nightly rates. Upper-unit whole-home listings also perform well.
Estimated yearly revenue
$63KOccupancy
60–75%Hillhurst
The heart of kensington
Homes within a 5-minute walk of Kensington Road NW with separate-entry suites or carriage houses. Rooftop patios and river views command the highest rates.
Estimated yearly revenue
$62KOccupancy
60–74%Beltline
Calgary's densest urban neighbourhood and it knows it
Buildings on or near 17th Ave SW with documented STR-permissive condo bylaws. Corner units with city views command the highest rates.
Estimated yearly revenue
$62KOccupancy
62–78%Bridgeland-Riverside
The food lover's neighbourhood
Character homes with legal suites within a 5-minute walk of the Bridgeland commercial strip on 1st Ave NE. Properties near the Bow River pathway system.
Estimated yearly revenue
$59KOccupancy
60–74%Bowness
Calgary's small town that never became a suburb
Character bungalows with legal suites within walking distance of Bowness Park or the Bow River pathway. Properties with WinSport views.
Estimated yearly revenue
$54KOccupancy
55–70%Mahogany
Whole-home detached with direct lake access or deeded lake privileges.
Detached homes within walking distance of the lake. 3+ bedrooms to capture family group bookings.
Estimated yearly revenue
$71KOccupancy
45–65%Auburn Bay
Detached home with lake access or deeded beach privileges.
Detached homes with lake access or deeded beach privileges. 3+ bedrooms for family groups.
Estimated yearly revenue
$62KOccupancy
44–62%Eau Claire
Condo with Bow River or Prince's Island Park views in a STR-permissive building.
Condos with Bow River or Prince's Island Park views in STR-permissive buildings. Units on the upper floors with unobstructed river views command the…
Estimated yearly revenue
$61KOccupancy
60–74%Pump Hill
Luxury detached 4-5 bed with premium finishes and outdoor space.
Luxury detached homes with premium finishes, large outdoor spaces, and mountain views.
Estimated yearly revenue
$61KOccupancy
40–58%Ramsay
The least pretentious Inner-City neighbourhood in Calgary
Character homes on the north side of Ramsay within 10 minutes' walk of the Stampede grounds. Legal suites with separate entrances dominate the…
Estimated yearly revenue
$60KOccupancy
60–75%Cliff Bungalow
Pre-1940 bungalow with legal basement suite. Cliff Bungalow's housing stock is almost entirely character homes.
Pre-1940 bungalows with legal basement suites within walking distance of 4th Street SW.
Estimated yearly revenue
$59KOccupancy
59–73%Belmont
Newer detached 3-4 bed with double garage. Walkout basement suite adds a second revenue stream.
Newer 3-4 bed detached homes with double garages. Properties that market Spruce Meadows proximity and the '1.5 hrs to Banff' angle see the strongest…
Estimated yearly revenue
$59KOccupancy
50–65%West Hillhurst
Inner-City northwest at its finest
Character homes with legal suites within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Road NW. Properties near the Bow River pathway system.
Estimated yearly revenue
$57KOccupancy
58–72%Point Mckay
Condo or townhome with Bow River views. Point McKay's riverfront condos are the primary STR asset.
Riverfront condos with Bow River views and STR-permissive condo bylaws. Properties near the Bow River pathway system.
Estimated yearly revenue
$57KOccupancy
57–72%Crescent Heights
The best skyline views in the inner city, without the Inner-City price
South-facing properties on the ridge with downtown views and legal suites. Character bungalows near Centre Street N with original hardwood and built-ins.
Estimated yearly revenue
$56KOccupancy
58–72%Erlton
Inner-City village life on the elbow
Character homes near the Elbow River with legal suites. Properties within walking distance of the Stampede grounds on the west side of the neighbourhood.
Estimated yearly revenue
$56KOccupancy
58–72%Inglewood
Calgary's original main street, still the best
Character homes within two blocks of 9th Ave SE with legal suites. Properties backing onto the Bow River pathway system command a significant premium.
Estimated yearly revenue
$56KOccupancy
58–72%Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This ROI estimate is based on third party market data and is intended for conceptual planning only. Actual revenue is subject to seasonal demand, management quality, and local regulatory changes. This is not a guarantee of income. Please consult with financial and legal professionals before finalizing any investment.
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