Cliff Bungalow
One of Calgary's most walkable inner-city communities — urban condos, 17th Avenue steps away, and the Elbow River at the southern edge.
What Makes Cliff Bungalow Different
Cliff Bungalow is a compact, high-density inner-city neighbourhood centred along 5 Street SW, tucked between 17th Avenue to the north and the Elbow River to the south. Originally developed as a CPR employee community in the early 1900s, it evolved into one of Calgary's most walkable urban addresses. Today it attracts young professionals who want to live close to downtown without paying Altadore or Mission prices, investors drawn to its dominant rental market, and urban lifestyle buyers who genuinely don't want a car. With a Walk Score of 85 and 235 restaurant access points within reach, the location does most of the work.
Who Lives in Cliff Bungalow
A renter-majority, walkability-first community that draws urban professionals, lifestyle buyers, and savvy investors.
Young Professionals
Drawn by downtown proximity, Elbow Drive access, and a condo supply that makes inner-city living more financially accessible than nearby detached markets. Walking to work is a reality here, not a marketing line.
Urban Lifestyle Buyers
People who structure their life around restaurants, cafés, fitness studios, and nightlife. With 17 Ave SW and 4th Street SW steps away, Cliff Bungalow places Calgary's most active commercial corridor within a two-minute walk.
Investors
With roughly 70% of residents renting, Cliff Bungalow offers durable rental demand. Entry-level condos under $200K and a location that perpetually attracts young professionals make this a practical, low-vacancy investment hold.
Life in Cliff Bungalow
Cliff Bungalow residents measure their commute in minutes and their dinner options in blocks. The Elbow River pathway system runs along the southern edge — cycling, jogging, and riverside walks are a daily option, not a weekend trip. Lindsay Park sits nearby. The MNP Community & Sport Centre (formerly Talisman/Repsol) provides top-tier fitness facilities. And the 4 Street Lilac Festival — Calgary's largest street festival, founded by the Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association — turns the neighbourhood into a city-wide gathering point every spring.
Schools & Amenities
What Cliff Bungalow residents rely on — within or near the neighbourhood.
Schools
- Monica Elementary and Junior High School
- Western Canada Senior High School
- St. Mary's Senior High School
Parks & Recreation
- Lindsay Park
- Elbow River Pathway System
- MNP Community & Sport Centre
- Roxboro Park
Landmarks & Community
- 17th Avenue SW Commercial Strip
- 4th Street SW Dining & Retail
- 4 Street Lilac Festival (annual)
- Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association
Housing in Cliff Bungalow
Cliff Bungalow is dominated by multi-unit housing — approximately 69% low-rise apartments, 17% high-rise, and only 8% single-detached homes. Many buildings date to the 1960s through 1980s, though newer infill and higher-density redevelopment is ongoing. Average condo prices start around $333,000, with some units as low as $165,000 — making this one of Calgary's most accessible inner-city entry points. The small number of detached character homes that remain command a significant premium. For buyers or investors seeking urban living at a relative discount to Mission or Altadore, Cliff Bungalow's condo supply is the primary draw.
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