From Inner City Hotspots to Growing Alberta Towns
Choosing the right community is the most important decision you will make as a real estate investor. Calgary offers an impressive variety of neighbourhoods, each with different rental profiles, tenant types, and cash flow opportunities. Surrounding towns are also growing rapidly, adding even more potential for smart investors.
Below is a detailed guide to the best places to invest in 2025, plus how new build homes and CMHC MLI Select financing are shaping the future of Alberta rental markets.
Calgary’s Inner City: Strong Demand and Premium Rents
Inner city communities continue to perform exceptionally well for investors thanks to their proximity to downtown, trendy amenities, and redevelopment activity.
Renfrew
Known for its mix of character homes, duplexes, and modern infills, Renfrew attracts young professionals and working couples. High walkability and strong transit access result in stable rental demand.
Mount Pleasant
With a blend of new build homes, suites, and character properties, Mount Pleasant offers excellent opportunities for secondary suites and multi-family conversions.
Killarney
Killarney remains one of Calgary’s top communities for investors due to its redevelopment zoning, newer townhomes, and easy access to downtown. Rental rates continue to trend upward each year.
Other strong inner city communities include:
Tuxedo Park
Inglewood
Bridgeland
Highland Park
South Calgary
Each neighbourhood has unique demand drivers that Green Casa helps owners analyze.
The Best Alberta Towns for Investment in 2025
Beyond Calgary, surrounding towns offer excellent affordability and strong tenant demand.
Airdrie
Airdrie has become one of Alberta’s fastest-growing cities. With schools, recreation centres, and new subdivisions, it attracts families and long-term renters. Investors enjoy affordable purchase prices and high occupancy rates.
Cochrane
Cochrane combines Rocky Mountain views with exceptional livability. Young families and professionals moving out of Calgary continue to fuel rental demand. New build communities offer excellent long-term value.
Chestermere
Chestermere is ideal for investors targeting higher-income tenants looking for lake living and larger homes. Rental rates here remain strong due to lifestyle-driven demand.
Okotoks
Okotoks offers affordability and a small-town community feel. Steady population growth and new commercial developments continue to improve investor confidence.
Strathmore
Strathmore attracts renters looking for lower living costs and modern homes, making it an attractive market for cash flow investors.
New Build Rental Homes: The Next Big Trend
Developers continue to launch new communities in Calgary, many of which are ideal for long-term rental investment.
Top new build communities include:
Livingston
Seton
Rangeview
Belmont
Alpine Park
These communities provide modern homes, energy-efficient builds, and layouts designed for families. Investors benefit from lower maintenance costs and strong tenant interest.
CMHC MLI Select and Multi-Family Investment Opportunities
For investors wanting to grow beyond single homes, CMHC MLI Select remains a powerful tool. With incentives for energy efficiency and accessibility, this program provides:
Extended amortizations
Lower insurance premiums
Better cash flow
Support for new development
Investors building duplexes, fourplexes, and small apartments in Calgary or surrounding towns often use MLI Select to maximize returns.
Final Thoughts
Calgary continues to offer some of Canada’s strongest real estate opportunities. Whether you choose an inner city community like Renfrew or Mount Pleasant, or expanding towns like Airdrie and Cochrane, the fundamentals are solid.
Combined with new build options and programs like CMHC MLI Select, investors have more tools than ever to grow high-performing rental portfolios. Green Casa Property Management supports landlords through every step, from acquisition to long-term management.
