Real Estate
NEWSLETTER

Peter Kusch

Tel.: 403-990-7990 

 May 2026

THE APARTMENT SEGMENT IS STRUGGLING

Inventory continued to rise seasonally, reaching 6,752 units in May. While similar to last year, inventory remains 11% above long-term averages, driven by higher supplies of apartments and row homes. Detached-home inventory, however, remains 3% below both last year's levels and historical norms. Sales totalled 2,162 units in May, down 16% from last year and largely unchanged from April. Market conditions vary by property type, ranging from 2.5 months of supply for detached homes to more than five months for apartment condominiums. Increased supply in the new-home and rental markets, combined with affordability concerns and slower migration, has created a more competitive environment for buyers. The total residential benchmark price reached $570,500 in May, up from April and January levels but still 3% below last year.


Detached

New listings rose to 2,195 units in May, while sales totalled 1,192, lowering the sales-to-new-listings ratio to 54%. Inventory increased but remained 3% below last year's level. With 2.5 months of supply, market conditions remained balanced, supporting stable prices. Year-to-date sales are down 4%, though activity improved in the under-$600,000 and over-$1.5 million segments. The detached home price of $747,800 is 2.4% lower than at the same time last year. Prices declined the most in the Northeast (down 7% year-over-year), while the West remained stable.

Semi-Detached

Sales (217) and new listings (375) remained steady in May, resulting in a 58% sales-to-new-listings ratio. Inventory improved modestly, with supply remaining just under three months. The benchmark price rose to $691,100, up from January but 1% below last year's level. Prices generally trended higher across the city, with the North West and West districts reaching new record highs.

Row

Sales slowed to 350 units in May, contributing to a 16% year-to-date decline. With 695 new listings, the sales-to-new-listings ratio fell to 50%, pushing supply above three months. Despite increased supply, prices continued to recover from earlier this year. The benchmark price reached $422,300, though it remained 6% below last year's level. The largest declines occurred in the North East and East districts, while the West recorded the smallest drop.

Apartment

Competition from rental and new-home supply continued to weigh on the resale condo market. Sales fell nearly 28% year-to-date, while 961 new listings compared with 403 sales pushed the sales-to-new-listings ratio down to 42%. Inventory remained elevated, with more than five months of supply, creating buyer-friendly conditions. The benchmark price declined to $300,400, below January levels and 9% lower than last year. Price declines were recorded across all districts, with the steepest drops occurring in the North East, North, and East areas.



 The average number of days on the market (Calgary Metro)



Average days on the market in 

May 2026

Average days on the market in 

May 2025


Detached  


2828


Apartment


4641


Semi-detached


3629


Row


3833


Median price (Calgary Metro)



Median price in  

May 2026

Median price in

May 2025

Percentage change


Detached


$715,000

$730,000

-2%


Apartment


$295,000

$318,000

-7%

Semi-Detached$575,000

$607,000


-5%


Row



$423,450


$449,000


-6%


The median price is where half sell for more and half for less.



Months of supply (Calgary Metro)

January 20232.04
February 20231.58
March 20231.33
April 20231.20
May 20231.03
June 20231.10
July 20231.32
August 20231.19
September 20231.38
October 20231.47
November 20231.67
December 20231.34
January 20241.30
February 20241.10
March 20240.95
April 20240.94
May 20241.10
June 20241.38
July 20241.75
August 20242.05
September 20242.53
October 20242.28
November 20242.42
December 20242.26
January 20252.51
February 20252.41
March 20252.39
April 20252.62
May 20252.62
June 20253.04
July 20253.30
August 20253.35
September 20254.02
October 20253.43
November 20253.59
December3.43
January 20263.56
February 20263.16
March 20262.87
April 20262.84
May 20263.12


Source: Calgary Real Estate Board
Calgary Metro-within Calgary City Limits

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