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Renting in Cochrane

Cochrane is a town west of Calgary in the foothills, on the way to the mountains. It has a small-town feel and quick access to the outdoors, with Calgary close by.

Last reviewed 30 October 2026

At a glance
Average rent, purpose-built rentals (all sizes), Cochrane$1,932/month (source, October 2025)

Figure is for row homes and apartments combined, all bedroom sizes. CMHC rates its Cochrane vacancy estimate as low reliability, so we don't show it. CMHC's Rental Market Survey covers purpose-built rental buildings (apartments and row homes) with three or more rental units. It doesn't include basement suites, rented houses or condos rented by their owners, and rents in new listings are often higher than these averages. Rent and vacancy figures change; check the source for the latest release.

Commute and getting around

Most people get around by car. The main routes to Calgary are Highway 1A, and Highway 22 south to the Trans-Canada, and both can be busy at peak times. The Town of Cochrane runs local transit with fixed routes and on-request service, so check what serves the address you're considering.

Rental types you'll find

What to know before you sign

For the rules that apply to every Alberta rental, read Alberta tenancy basics and the move-in checklist.

Nearby areas

Calgary is to the east. Rural acreages are spread around Cochrane in Rocky View County, and in the MD of Bighorn to the west.

Property managers serving Cochrane

Listings opening soon. We're preparing a directory of RECA-licensed property managers serving the Calgary area. No companies are listed yet.

Property managers can request a free Basic listing or a founding Featured spot through the contact form or by emailing [email protected]. A listing goes live only after the firm gives us its RECA licence number and we confirm it.

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Sources

Sources opened 30 October 2026. Last reviewed: 30 October 2026.

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