First-year rooms in University of Calgary residences cost $10,512 to $17,973 for 2026-27 once the mandatory 7-day meal plan is included, and upper-year suites run from $7,448 to $11,917 for the academic year. This guide sets out the prices I could verify and the details the university’s rates page leaves out.
Details come from the University of Calgary’s 2026-27 residence rates page, checked on 20 October 2026. All amounts are in Canadian dollars, cover September to April and are per person. Confirm them for your intake before you pay.
First-year residences, 2026-27
| Residence | Room type | Room only | With 7-day meal plan | With 5-day meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kananaskis and Rundle | Double room | $4,512 | $10,512 | $9,862 |
| Kananaskis and Rundle | Single room | $9,014 | $15,014 | $14,364 |
| International House | Two-bedroom suite | $9,039 | $15,039 | $14,389 |
| International House | Single suite | $10,832 | $16,832 | $16,182 |
| Yamnuska Hall | One-bedroom suite | $11,086 | $17,086 | $16,436 |
| Yamnuska Hall | Two-bedroom suite | $9,039 | $15,039 | $14,389 |
| Yamnuska Hall | Three-bedroom suite | $8,472 | $14,472 | $13,822 |
| Scholars’ Advantage | Single room (one-bedroom suite) | $11,973 | $17,973 | $17,323 |
The meal plan is mandatory in first-year residences. Fees are due on 18 September 2026 for the fall term and 29 January 2027 for the winter term. For a single fall or winter term, the page says to halve the academic-year fee.
Second-year and upper-year residences, 2026-27
| Residence | Room type | Academic-year price |
|---|---|---|
| Yamnuska Hall | One-bedroom | $11,086 |
| Yamnuska Hall | Two-bedroom | $9,039 |
| Yamnuska Hall | Three-bedroom | $8,472 |
| Cascade Hall | Studio | $11,745 |
| Cascade Hall | Two-bedroom | $8,555 |
| Cascade Hall | Four-bedroom | $7,140 |
| Cascade Hall | Double suite | $6,242 plus meal plan |
| Cascade Hall | Single suite | $8,855 plus meal plan |
| Aurora Hall | Studio / two-bedroom / three-bedroom | $11,917 / $9,426 / $8,760 |
| Glacier and Olympus Halls | Studio / one-bedroom / two-bedroom | $11,002 / $11,704 / $8,186 |
| Olympus Hall only | Four-bedroom | $7,448 |
| Crowsnest Hall | Two-bedroom | $9,224 |
Cascade Hall’s double and single suites require a 5- or 7-day meal plan, but the page does not give its price. Graduate students in Crowsnest Hall pay $11,178 for a studio, $11,937 for a one-bedroom and $9,224 for a two-bedroom. Spring and summer terms are priced separately, for example $2,936 per term for a Cascade Hall studio.
What the rates page does not say
The page does not list a deposit, an application fee, the contract length or any housing guarantee, and it gives no meal plan prices for upper-year students. Ask the University of Calgary residence office for those details before you apply rather than relying on a third-party figure.
Residence or private rental?
| Question | University residence | Private rental |
|---|---|---|
| Meals | Mandatory meal plan in first-year residences | You cook for yourself |
| Cost | $7,448 to $17,973 depending on room and meal plan | I could not verify Calgary rents, so check current listings |
| Term | September to April, billed by term | Set by your lease, so read the term and exit rules |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private buildings, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the place in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one. For other Canadian cities, see our guides to Vancouver, Saskatoon and Winnipeg, or browse all student accommodation in Canada.
FAQs about student accommodation in Calgary
How much does University of Calgary residence cost?
For 2026-27, first-year rooms cost $10,512 to $17,973 with the 7-day meal plan, and upper-year suites cost $7,448 to $11,917.
Is a meal plan compulsory?
Yes in first-year residences, where you choose a 5-day or 7-day plan. Some Cascade Hall suites also require one.
When are residence fees due?
18 September 2026 for the fall term and 29 January 2027 for the winter term.
Do I pay a deposit?
The rates page does not mention one, so ask the residence office what is due when you accept a room.
Sources
All checked 20 October 2026.
