# Stoney 4: Calgary's Apartment Correction Creates Divergent Risk Profiles for Buyers and Sellers

Calgary's apartment market faces a 13% price correction from its 2024 peak as sales activity drops 26% year-to-date, while detached homes hold steady. Buyers in the apartment segment face continued downward pressure, whereas detached home sellers maintain more stable pricing conditions across the city.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Benchmark Price: 569800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 744300 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 690500 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 415200 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 295400 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 508800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 608400 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
- Benchmark Price: 569800 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Calgary, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/)

## Market summary

Calgary's apartment market faces a 13% price correction from its 2024 peak as sales activity drops 26% year-to-date, while detached homes hold steady. Buyers in the apartment segment face continued downward pressure, whereas detached home sellers maintain more stable pricing conditions across the city.

## Central finding

Calgary's apartment market has undergone a significant correction, with benchmark prices down 13% from peak and sales activity falling 26% year-to-date, while detached homes remain relatively stable. This divergence creates distinct risk profiles for buyers and sellers in different property segments within the city. Sources:
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/)

## How the numbers connect

Calgary apartment prices have corrected approximately 13.4% from their August 2024 peak to the August 2026 level. Calculation: ($341,300 - $295,400) / $341,300 = $45,900 / $341,300 ≈ 13.4% Definitions: Apartment-style unadjusted benchmark price in Calgary, August 2026 versus August 2024 peak. Source: CREB CREA Statistics. Limit: This is a city-wide apartment segment measure, not a Stoney 4 measurement. It does not establish local transaction volume or specific unit characteristics. Sources:
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)

## Apartment Correction Diverges From Detached Stability

Calgary's residential market in August 2026 reveals a sharp divergence between property types. Apartment-style homes faced a benchmark price of $295,400, down nearly one per cent from the previous month and eight per cent lower than 2025 levels, with prices sitting nearly 13 per cent below the August 2024 peak of $341,300. Sales activity in this segment declined 26 per cent year-to-date through August, reflecting sustained oversupply and weak demand. In contrast, detached home sales fell only 12 per cent year-over-year to 875 units, and the detached benchmark price of $744,300 remained similar to July and down just one per cent compared with last year. The total residential benchmark price stood at $569,800, similar to the previous month and one per cent lower than 2025 levels. These figures are measured at the city level and do not establish outcomes for any specific neighbourhood, including Stoney 4.

The sales-to-new-listings ratio for the overall market reached 60 per cent based on 148 new listings and 94 sales in the most recent reporting period, pushing inventories down compared with the previous month. However, this aggregate measure masks the underlying segment dynamics. CREB's chief economist noted that favourable rental conditions are slowing the transition to ownership in lower price ranges, a factor that disproportionately affects apartment buyers. Active listings across Calgary totaled 6,167 units with an average of 41 days on market as of September 20, 2026. For buyers considering apartment-style properties in Calgary, the current environment offers greater negotiating leverage and continued price adjustments, while detached home buyers face a more balanced market with less downside risk but also limited upside potential in the near term. Sources:
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/)
[Calgary home sales fall 16% in August](https://realestatemagazine.ca/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august/)
[Calgary Housing Market Report: 20th Sep, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ab/calgary)

## Mortgage Renewal Wave Constrains Buyer Purchasing Power

National financing conditions are creating headwinds for Calgary buyers as the final wave of pandemic-era five-year fixed-rate mortgages comes up for renewal. Borrowers renewing these loans can expect an average 15 per cent increase in monthly payments, affecting approximately 12 per cent of all outstanding Canadian mortgages over the next year according to the Bank of Canada. As of September 18, 2026, the lowest available five-year fixed mortgage rate in Canada is 4.24 per cent, while the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25 per cent on September 2, 2026. Rising five-year Government of Canada bond yields near 3.65 per cent are exerting upward pressure on fixed rates, potentially pushing them higher in the coming weeks. These national financing conditions apply across Canada, including Calgary, but no supplied target-scope transaction series establishes whether they have changed specific Stoney 4 outcomes.

The transmission mechanism from national rates to local demand operates through household budget constraints. When mortgage payments increase significantly upon renewal, affected households have less disposable income for other expenses and reduced capacity to qualify for new mortgages. This dynamic is particularly relevant for first-time buyers and those considering upgrades, as their borrowing capacity shrinks even if interest rates remain stable. CMHC's Residential Mortgage Industry Report Spring 2026 Edition provides detailed analysis on borrower preferences and arrears data, indicating that the mortgage market is adjusting to higher cost of capital. For Calgary residents, this means that even if local prices stabilize, the effective purchasing power of many potential buyers is being eroded by the renewal wave, which could extend the current softening period beyond what price movements alone would suggest. Sources:
[Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News | Canada's housing market poised for a fall rebound after a slow spring - Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News](https://blog.royallepage.ca/canadas-housing-market-poised-for-a-fall-rebound-after-a-slow-spring/)
[Best mortgage rates Canada | Compare Canada mortgage rates | Ratehub.ca](https://www.ratehub.ca/best-mortgage-rates)
[Housing research, finance and mortgage insurance in Canada | CMHC](https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals)

## Rental Supply and Federal Infrastructure Shape Future Delivery

CMHC reported a 3.8 per cent vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals in Calgary in 2025, compared with an average two-bedroom rent of $1,603. This relatively low vacancy rate indicates tight rental conditions, which CREB identifies as a factor slowing the transition to home ownership in lower price ranges. The interplay between rental and ownership markets is critical: when rents are affordable relative to mortgage costs, potential buyers remain in the rental market, reducing demand for entry-level purchases and suppressing prices in those segments. This dynamic helps explain why apartment sales activity has fallen 26 per cent year-to-date while rental demand remains robust. The rental market thus serves as both a competitor to and a complement for the ownership market, with the balance shifting based on relative affordability.

Federal policy initiatives are beginning to shape the long-term housing supply landscape. The Build Communities Strong Fund will provide $51 billion over 10 years starting in 2026-27, plus $3 billion annually ongoing, for public infrastructure including housing. Additionally, the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund requires communities with populations over 30,000 to implement zoning changes allowing four units as-of-right to qualify for funding, and municipalities with populations over 300,000 must freeze Development Charges for three years at pre-April 2, 2024 rates. These policies aim to increase density and reduce development costs, potentially boosting housing supply capacity over time. However, specific allocation to Calgary projects depends on future municipal planning decisions, and the impact on local housing mix and delivery timelines remains uncertain. Sources:
[Edmonton Property Management Trends to Watch in 2026 | Calgary & Edmonton Property Management](https://www.powerproperties.net/blog/edmonton-property-management-trends-2026)
[Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/chif-fcil/index-eng.html)
[Funding programs - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/prog/index-eng.html)

## The strongest counter-case

Detached home sales fell only 12% year-over-year to 875 units, and the detached benchmark price of $744,300 was similar to July and down just one per cent compared with last year, indicating that the downturn is concentrated in the apartment segment rather than affecting all housing types equally. Sources:
[Calgary home sales fall 16% in August](https://realestatemagazine.ca/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august/)
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)

## Living here

Mapped amenities within the broader Calgary area include schools such as Our Lady of Fatima, Taradale School, and Ted Harrison School; parks including Blue Orange Park and Manmeet Singh Park; dog parks like Currie Bark Park; transit stops at EB 80 AV NE @ Saddletowne CI and EB 80 AV NE @ Taradale DR; childcare providers Sun Pillars Preschool Academy Inc and Kidz Planet; grocery anchors Mega Sanjha Punjab and Sanja Punjab; and recreation facilities Queensland public tennis courts and Eau Claire Athletic Club. These represent recorded map presence only and do not establish walkability, access quality, or price effects.

Recreation: City-wide recreation programs listed for Fall 2026 include adaptive weight room fitness for kids and teens at Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr, acrylic painting classes for adults at North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre, birthday parties at Inglewood Aquatic Centre, Bronze Cross certification courses at Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Afro dance styles for adults at Wildflower Arts Centre, day camps for children aged 5-7 at Southland Leisure Centre, indoor golf programs for adults with dementia at Screen Golf Inc, barre classes for parent and baby at Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre, beginner indoor golf for small groups at National Golf Academy Dome, gymnastics for kids aged 11-12 at Southland Leisure Centre, gentle tai chi for teens and adults at Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr, canoeing for parent and kids/teens at South Glenmore Park GPK056, preschool programs for ages 3-5 at Southland Leisure Centre, rock climbing and belay for ages 10-12 at Southland Leisure Centre, figure skating lessons for kids aged 6-15 at Norma Bush Arena, badminton sport hub for teens aged 15-17 at Forest Lawn High School, beginner badminton for kids aged 6-8 at Southland Leisure Centre, adaptive swimming lessons for kids and teens at Foothills Aquatic Centre, swim for life programs for teens and adults at Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre, and chair yoga for teens and adults at Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr. Sources:
[Our Lady of Fatima](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/444741986)
[Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr recreation programs](https://data.calgary.ca/resource/q9hh-gfbx.json?$limit=1000)

## The early signal

The CMHC-reported 3.8% vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals in Calgary in 2025, combined with the average two-bedroom rent of $1,603, serves as a leading indicator for ownership demand shifts. How it reaches the market: Rising rental vacancy rates and declining new rental listings signal reduced demand for ownership alternatives, which can either support or undermine resale demand depending on affordability comparisons. In Calgary, favourable rental conditions are explicitly cited by CREB as slowing the transition to ownership in lower price ranges. Typical lead time: Approximately 3-6 months ahead of sustained price changes in the resale market. Sources:
[Edmonton Property Management Trends to Watch in 2026 | Calgary & Edmonton Property Management](https://www.powerproperties.net/blog/edmonton-property-management-trends-2026)
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)

## Next 3 months, through December 2026

Prices: falling. Continued modest decline of 1-3% in Calgary apartment benchmark prices, reflecting ongoing oversupply and weak demand. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Why: August 2026 data shows apartment benchmark prices down 13% from peak and sales activity down 26% year-to-date in Calgary. The mechanism is oversupply combined with favourable rental conditions slowing ownership transitions. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Buyers: buy now. Buyers seeking apartment-style homes in Calgary can benefit from continued price corrections and increased negotiating leverage as seller inventory remains elevated. Sellers: wait. Sellers of apartment-style homes in Calgary should expect continued downward pressure on prices and longer time on market; waiting may allow for better positioning when market conditions stabilize. Watch: A sustained increase in apartment sales activity above 10% month-over-month or a decline in active apartment listings would indicate the correction is bottoming out. Confidence: moderate. Sources:
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/)

## Next 6 months, through March 2027

Prices: flat. Flat to modest decline of 0-2% in Calgary total residential benchmark prices, with detached homes holding steadier than apartments. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Why: Mortgage renewal wave affecting approximately 12% of outstanding Canadian mortgages with average 15% payment increases will continue to constrain buyer purchasing power through mid-2027. Calgary's detached segment shows relative stability with only 12% sales decline and flat benchmark prices. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Buyers: either way. Buyers of detached homes in Calgary face stable pricing but constrained purchasing power due to mortgage renewals; those with strong financial positions can act now, while others may wait for potential rate relief. Sellers: either way. Detached home sellers in Calgary can expect stable pricing conditions; acting now captures current stability, while waiting risks further softening if macroeconomic conditions deteriorate. Watch: A Bank of Canada rate cut or significant improvement in employment figures would strengthen buyer demand and support price stabilization or recovery. Confidence: moderate. Sources:
[Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News | Canada's housing market poised for a fall rebound after a slow spring - Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News](https://blog.royallepage.ca/canadas-housing-market-poised-for-a-fall-rebound-after-a-slow-spring/)
[Calgary home sales fall 16% in August](https://realestatemagazine.ca/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august/)

## Next 12 months, through September 2027

Prices: flat. Potential stabilization or modest recovery of 0-3% in Calgary apartment prices if oversupply begins to absorb, while detached prices remain flat to slightly higher. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Why: Federal infrastructure funding ($51 billion Build Communities Strong Fund starting 2026-27) and CHIF requirements for zoning changes may begin to influence development activity, but specific impacts on Calgary depend on municipal implementation. Mortgage renewal pressures will have largely passed by late 2027. This is a city-wide scenario, not a measured Stoney 4 result. Buyers: wait. Buyers in Calgary should wait for clearer signals on how federal infrastructure funding translates to local housing supply and whether apartment oversupply begins to correct; acting too early risks buying into an ongoing correction. Sellers: wait. Sellers in Calgary should wait for clearer market direction; apartment sellers face continued uncertainty, while detached sellers may see improved conditions if economic fundamentals strengthen. Watch: Announcement of specific Calgary housing projects funded under federal programs or a sustained increase in new construction starts would indicate the supply side is responding to market conditions. Confidence: low. Sources:
[Funding programs - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/prog/index-eng.html)
[Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/chif-fcil/index-eng.html)

Assumptions: Mortgage renewal pressures will continue to affect buyer purchasing power over the next 12 months as pandemic-era five-year fixed-rate mortgages come up for renewal; Federal infrastructure funding programs will proceed as announced, though specific allocation to Calgary housing projects depends on future municipal decisions; Rental market conditions will remain favourable relative to mortgage costs, continuing to slow the transition to ownership in lower price ranges. What would reverse this: A significant decline in interest rates or a surge in population growth could reverse the current softening trend, particularly in the apartment segment where oversupply is the primary driver of price declines. If rental vacancy rates rise sharply, more households may shift to ownership, potentially stabilizing apartment prices sooner than expected. Sources:
[Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg)
[Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News | Canada's housing market poised for a fall rebound after a slow spring - Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News](https://blog.royallepage.ca/canadas-housing-market-poised-for-a-fall-rebound-after-a-slow-spring/)
[Funding programs - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/prog/index-eng.html)
[Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/chif-fcil/index-eng.html)

## Sources

- [Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg): Source reference date 20 September 2026 (observation period not stated). Scope: city, Calgary, AB.
- [Calgary Real Estate Board – CREB® | CREA Statistics](https://stats.crea.ca/board/calg/): Source reference date 20 September 2026 (observation period not stated). Scope: city, Calgary, AB; city.
- [Calgary home sales fall 16% in August](https://realestatemagazine.ca/calgary-home-sales-fall-16-in-august/): Source reference date 20 September 2026 (observation period not stated). Scope: city, Calgary, AB.
- [Calgary Housing Market Report: 20th Sep, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/ab/calgary): Source reference date 20 September 2026 (observation period not stated). Scope: city, Calgary, AB.
- [Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News | Canada's housing market poised for a fall rebound after a slow spring - Royal LePage Blog | Canadian Real Estate News](https://blog.royallepage.ca/canadas-housing-market-poised-for-a-fall-rebound-after-a-slow-spring/): First captured 20 September 2026; publication date unavailable. Scope: National, CA.
- [Best mortgage rates Canada | Compare Canada mortgage rates | Ratehub.ca](https://www.ratehub.ca/best-mortgage-rates): First captured 20 September 2026; publication date unavailable. Scope: National, CA.
- [Housing research, finance and mortgage insurance in Canada | CMHC](https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals): First captured 21 September 2026; publication date unavailable. Scope: National, CA.
- [Edmonton Property Management Trends to Watch in 2026 | Calgary & Edmonton Property Management](https://www.powerproperties.net/blog/edmonton-property-management-trends-2026): Observation reference period: 31 December 2025. Scope: city, Calgary, AB.
- [Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/chif-fcil/index-eng.html): Source metadata date 18 September 2026; not a publication or event date. Scope: National, CA.
- [Funding programs - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada](https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/prog/index-eng.html): Source metadata date 18 September 2026; not a publication or event date. Scope: National, CA.
- [Our Lady of Fatima](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/444741986): date unavailable. Scope: city.
- [Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr recreation programs](https://data.calgary.ca/resource/q9hh-gfbx.json?$limit=1000): date unavailable. Scope: city.

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