// TOOLS/ROI Calculator

Should you rent it long-term
or run it as an Airbnb?

A side-by-side cash flow comparison built for Alberta. Defaults reflect public market averages for Calgary, Edmonton, and Canmore — edit any field to model your specific unit. Mortgage, condo fees, the 6% Alberta tourism levy, and ThreeBNB's 15% management fee are all built in.

Market
City
Bedrooms
Defaults reflect public market averages. Edit any field to model your specific property.
Property economics
Purchase price
CAD
Down payment
20%
Mortgage rate
%
Amortization
years
Monthly mortgage
$1,867
Down payment
$76,000
Monthly carrying costs
Property tax
/ mo
Insurance
/ mo
HOA / condo fees
/ mo
Utilities (STR only)
LTR tenants typically pay their own utilities.
/ mo
Other expenses
/ mo
Long-term rental scenario
Expected monthly rent
CAD
Maintenance reserve of 5% is automatically deducted from rent.
Short-term rental scenario
Rate mode
Avg nightly rate
CAD
Occupancy
68%
Cleaning fee / stay
CAD
Avg stay length
nights
Includes 6% Alberta tourism levy and 15% ThreeBNB management fee.
Long-term rental
Monthly cash flow
−$752
−$9,022 / year
Monthly revenue
$1,900
Monthly expenses
$2,652
Cap rate
3.5%
Cash-on-cash
-11.9%
Short-term rental (ThreeBNB managed)
Monthly cash flow
$164
$1,970 / year
Monthly revenue
$3,806
Monthly expenses
$3,642
Cap rate
6.4%
Cash-on-cash
2.6%
STR uplift vs long-term
Monthly cash flow uplift
$916
Annual uplift
$10,992
Vs LTR cash flow
+122%

These are market averages. We can pull comp data for your specific unit and model occupancy, ADR, and seasonality before you commit.

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These are market averages. For what owners actually take home after every cost, set beside current rents, read Airbnb vs long-term rental in Calgary and Edmonton.

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// FOOTNOTES
Last reviewed

Rules and rates verified on April 29, 2026. Regulations change; we re-check quarterly. For binding advice, contact your municipality directly or have ThreeBNB walk you through it.

Sources
// OTHER TOOLS
STR Compliance Checker
Calgary + Edmonton licensing rules
Alberta Tourism Levy Calculator
Model the 6% levy at any nightly rate
Airbnb Furnishing Calculator
Itemized setup cost with Canadian prices