
Elkwater Apartments
505 56th Ave, Calgary, AB T2V 0G6
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,605 - $2,005 | 2 Beds | 2 | 1 Bath | 1 Bath | 868 - 921 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
- 2 Bedroom
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 mo
Property Information
- Built in 1995
- 80 units / 5 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Surface Lot
Dogs
- Monthly Pet Fee$30 / mo
Cats
- Monthly Pet Fee$30 / mo
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Heated underground parking
- Parks nearby
- Public transit
- Schools nearby
- Secure Entrance
- Shopping nearby
Apartment Features
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Community Features
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Utilities Included
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Transit

Moving to Chinook, Calgary, AB
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Elkwater Apartments proximity to Harvester Plaza, Chinook Plaza, and Chinook Centre. Harvester Plaza is 0.8 kilometers away, and Chinook Plaza is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, Elkwater Apartments has good public transit, including 5 transit stops within 3.6 kilometers. Transit options include Sb Chinook Ctrain Station and Sb 39 Avenue Ctrain Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Elkwater Apartments are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 6.8 kilometers, including Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo and Murdoch Park.
Airports
Living in Chinook provides easy access to Calgary International, located just 24 minutes from Elkwater Apartments.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Canadian Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
Emily Follensbee School
Grades PK-8
Public
St. Augustine Elementary Junior High School
Grades PK-8
Public
Elboya School
Grades PK-8
Public
Our Lady of the Rockies High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St. Anthony
Grades K-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Mount Royal University
Drive: 8 min (6.8 km)
University of Calgary
Drive: 16 min (13.6 km)
About Elkwater Apartments
Amenities: Great Location • Underground Parking • Elevators
Suite and Building:
- One-bedroom and two-bedroom suites
- Suites come with appliances such as stove, fridge and dishwasher
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Cable ready
- Laundry facilities
- Heat... and water included
- Residents have access to heated underground parking
Neighbourhood:
- Quiet neighbourhood with a family-oriented community
- Short drive to Glenmore Trail, Crowchild Trail, Elbow Drive, and Macleod Trail
- Chinook Mall within a five-minute walk
- Quick commute to Glenmore Reservoir
Enjoy the convenience of living in a quiet environment!
- This property is built with concrete for better soundproofing and noise minimization between neighbours.
- Concrete buildings are effective at reducing noise due to their high density and mass.
When you rent with Avenue Living, you’re choosing the advantage. Enjoy…
- 24-hour resident service
- Three-day maintenance turnaround
- Professional cleaning and landscaping
- On-site management team
- Refer-a-friend program
- AND even more benefits that make renting with us simple!
Special Offer:
Rent payment reporting to Equifax and flexible rent payments available | Powered by: Zenbase
About the Property
Welcome to Elkwater Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in a welcoming community. These thoughtfully designed apartments offer practical layouts with essential amenities, providing everything you need to safely call Elkwater Apartments home. With easy access to local shops, dining, and public transportation, you'll always be close to what matters most.
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience while living with Avenue Living. Contact us today to schedule a showing or to learn more about how you can make this affordable apartment yours. We look forward to helping you find your next home sweet home!
Location Details:
Some of Calgary’s most desirable and in-demand neighbourhoods are located in the Southwest. With established inner-city neighbourhoods like Windsor Park and nature-adjacent communities like Woodlands, this quadrant offers residents a range of living experiences from a relaxed family setting to the height of urban convenience.
Getting Around the City
Commute Times
From central Southwest communities like Mayfair, Kingsland, and Haysboro, driving to downtown generally takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. For people working in the east end of the city (along the Glenmore corridor or in east-end industrial areas), quick access to major roadways makes the daily commute manageable.
Transportation Infrastructure
Most of the Southwest benefits from connectivity to major roadways, including Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, Crowchild Trail, and the Stoney Trail ring road. These major routes provide convenient access across Calgary and beyond.
Public transit is also broadly available in the quadrant with CTrain (Red Line) stations running along Macleod Trail and nearby corridors, and frequent buses linking neighbourhoods across the quadrant.
Walkability and Bikeability
Walkability scores vary by neighbourhood. Areas closer to downtown, commercial corridors, and shopping centres tend to make it easier to run errands on foot, while the heavily residential pockets rely on access to public transit or a car. That said, Southwest Calgary benefits from a growing network of pathways and bikeways.
City planners are working on improving neighbourhood bikeway routes in several communities, including Haysboro, Windsor Park, and Woodlands. The new pathways will provide safer travel options for walkers and cyclists.
Southwest Lifestyle
Retail and Services
Renting an apartment in Southwest Calgary gives you convenient access to essential services and some of the city’s largest retail hubs.
Notable shopping centres include CF Chinook Centre and Southcentre Mall. There are also a variety of smaller strip malls and storefronts in each community that offer essential services like pharmacies, medical clinics, banks, grocery stores, and more.
Parks and Recreation
There's no shortage of green space in the Southwest, so if you value an active lifestyle and easy access to nature, this may be the quadrant for you.
- Fish Creek Provincial Park is within reach for residents of Woodlands and nearby communities, offering extensive walking, hiking, and biking opportunities.
- Glenmore Park is home to the scenic Glenmore Reservoir, which is surrounded by pathways and natural areas that create an attractive escape to nature without leaving the city.
- Community parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and off-leash areas are strewn across most neighbourhoods in the Southwest, supporting active lifestyles, family recreation, and pets alike.
Entertainment and Lifestyle
Though primarily suburban, Southwest Calgary offers residents an abundant array of restaurants, cafés, and social venues.
The Macleod Trail corridor serves as a major culinary hub for the Southwest, featuring everything from international cuisine, steakhouses, bakeries, popular franchises, and locally owned shops. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight takeout option or an elegant sit-down dining experience, there’s always something new to sample close to home.
Community associations in neighbourhoods like Haysboro and Braeside further enrich the local lifestyle, actively organizing local sports leagues, clean-up days, and social events that contribute to a sense of belonging and neighbourly connection.
Community Makeup
Southwest Calgary tends to draw a mix of residents, including families attracted to green space and good schools; professionals commuting to downtown or south-side job hubs; older residents enjoying mature neighbourhoods; and renters looking for a balance of quiet residential living and practical access to the rest of the city.
Neighbourhoods in the Southwest each have a slightly different feel, from tree-lined streets and modest homes to apartments near transit and shopping, giving renters flexibility and options based on their lifestyle and budget.
Avenue Living Apartments for Rent in Southwest Calgary
Our Southwest Calgary properties are located in Windsor Park, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Haysboro, Palliser, Braeside, and Woodlands. Find your next home today!
Amenities: Great Location • Underground Parking • Elevators
Suite and Building:
- One-bedroom and two-bedroom suites
- Suites come with appliances such as stove, fridge and dishwasher
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Cable ready
- Laundry facilities
- Heat and water included
- Residents have access to heated underground parking
Neighbourhood:
- Quiet neighbourhood with a family-oriented community
- Short drive to Glenmore Trail, Crowchild Trail, Elbow Drive, and Macleod Trail
- Chinook Mall within a five-minute walk
- Quick commute to Glenmore Reservoir
Enjoy the convenience of living in a quiet environment!
- This property is built with concrete for better soundproofing and noise minimization between neighbours.
- Concrete buildings are effective at reducing noise due to their high density and mass.
When you rent with Avenue Living, you’re choosing the advantage. Enjoy…
- 24-hour resident service
- Three-day maintenance turnaround
- Professional cleaning and landscaping
- On-site management team
- Refer-a-friend program
- AND even more benefits that make renting with us simple!
Special Offer:
Rent payment reporting to Equifax and flexible rent payments available | Powered by: Zenbase
About the Property
Welcome to Elkwater Apartments, where comfort and convenience come together in a welcoming community. These thoughtfully designed apartments offer practical layouts with essential amenities, providing everything you need to safely call Elkwater Apartments home. With easy access to local shops, dining, and public transportation, you'll always be close to what matters most.
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience while living with Avenue Living. Contact us today to schedule a showing or to learn more about how you can make this affordable apartment yours. We look forward to helping you find your next home sweet home!
Location Details:
Some of Calgary’s most desirable and in-demand neighbourhoods are located in the Southwest. With established inner-city neighbourhoods like Windsor Park and nature-adjacent communities like Woodlands, this quadrant offers residents a range of living experiences from a relaxed family setting to the height of urban convenience.
Getting Around the City
Commute Times
From central Southwest communities like Mayfair, Kingsland, and Haysboro, driving to downtown generally takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. For people working in the east end of the city (along the Glenmore corridor or in east-end industrial areas), quick access to major roadways makes the daily commute manageable.
Transportation Infrastructure
Most of the Southwest benefits from connectivity to major roadways, including Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, Crowchild Trail, and the Stoney Trail ring road. These major routes provide convenient access across Calgary and beyond.
Public transit is also broadly available in the quadrant with CTrain (Red Line) stations running along Macleod Trail and nearby corridors, and frequent buses linking neighbourhoods across the quadrant.
Walkability and Bikeability
Walkability scores vary by neighbourhood. Areas closer to downtown, commercial corridors, and shopping centres tend to make it easier to run errands on foot, while the heavily residential pockets rely on access to public transit or a car. That said, Southwest Calgary benefits from a growing network of pathways and bikeways.
City planners are working on improving neighbourhood bikeway routes in several communities, including Haysboro, Windsor Park, and Woodlands. The new pathways will provide safer travel options for walkers and cyclists.
Southwest Lifestyle
Retail and Services
Renting an apartment in Southwest Calgary gives you convenient access to essential services and some of the city’s largest retail hubs.
Notable shopping centres include CF Chinook Centre and Southcentre Mall. There are also a variety of smaller strip malls and storefronts in each community that offer essential services like pharmacies, medical clinics, banks, grocery stores, and more.
Parks and Recreation
There's no shortage of green space in the Southwest, so if you value an active lifestyle and easy access to nature, this may be the quadrant for you.
- Fish Creek Provincial Park is within reach for residents of Woodlands and nearby communities, offering extensive walking, hiking, and biking opportunities.
- Glenmore Park is home to the scenic Glenmore Reservoir, which is surrounded by pathways and natural areas that create an attractive escape to nature without leaving the city.
- Community parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and off-leash areas are strewn across most neighbourhoods in the Southwest, supporting active lifestyles, family recreation, and pets alike.
Entertainment and Lifestyle
Though primarily suburban, Southwest Calgary offers residents an abundant array of restaurants, cafés, and social venues.
The Macleod Trail corridor serves as a major culinary hub for the Southwest, featuring everything from international cuisine, steakhouses, bakeries, popular franchises, and locally owned shops. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight takeout option or an elegant sit-down dining experience, there’s always something new to sample close to home.
Community associations in neighbourhoods like Haysboro and Braeside further enrich the local lifestyle, actively organizing local sports leagues, clean-up days, and social events that contribute to a sense of belonging and neighbourly connection.
Community Makeup
Southwest Calgary tends to draw a mix of residents, including families attracted to green space and good schools; professionals commuting to downtown or south-side job hubs; older residents enjoying mature neighbourhoods; and renters looking for a balance of quiet residential living and practical access to the rest of the city.
Neighbourhoods in the Southwest each have a slightly different feel, from tree-lined streets and modest homes to apartments near transit and shopping, giving renters flexibility and options based on their lifestyle and budget.
Avenue Living Apartments for Rent in Southwest Calgary
Our Southwest Calgary properties are located in Windsor Park, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Haysboro, Palliser, Braeside, and Woodlands. Find your next home today!
Elkwater Apartments is located in Calgary, in the T2V 0G6 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1995 and has 5 stories with 80 units.
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