Something is Seriously Wrong with Calgary’s Condo Market

Get your real shopping budget before you see one more condo listing. https://calculator.chamberlaingroup.ca?ref=JlKxo2B8 The $300,000 to $400,000 condo tier has MORE inventory than the $400,000 to $500,000 range above it. Are you shopping Calgary condos and feeling overwhelmed by choice? The apartment market just inverted in a way most buyers miss. While Calgary apartments overall sit at 4.44 months of inventory — officially a buyers market — the price ranges tell a completely different story. The $300,000 to $400,000 tier, where most first-time buyers naturally shop, is sitting at 4.51 months of inventory. That's the weakest price range in the entire Calgary apartment market. Meanwhile, the $400,000 to $500,000 range above it drops to just 3.09 months of inventory — nearly a third less supply. This inversion means stretching your budget by $50,000 to $100,000 isn't just buying you more space, it's moving you out of an oversupplied tier into a balanced market where sellers hold firmer on price and properties actually sell. Jared Chamberlain breaks down why this pattern emerged, which buyer profiles are driving each price range, and what this means whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or empty-nester looking to downsize. The data reveals that the cheapest entry point isn't always the smartest financial move, and understanding which tier you're shopping in changes everything about your negotiation power and long-term value. We'd love to hear from you! 👇 💬 https://www.chamberlaingroup.ca/contact/ 📱(587) 316-5400 📧 [email protected] 📷 https://www.instagram.com/chamberlaingroup/ 👍 https://www.facebook.com/ChamberlainGroup CHAPTERS 00:00 The Calgary condo trap most buyers fall into 00:55 Why apartments are the only buyers market in Calgary 01:30 The price range where condos actually sit and don't sell 04:05 The surprising tier where sellers hold firm on price 05:30 Who's really buying in each Calgary condo price range 07:08 What this inversion means for your shopping strategy #CalgaryRealEstate #CalgaryCondos #CalgaryApartments #CalgaryHomeBuying #ChamberlainGroup