Housing options range from single family to multi-family dwellings for both renters and buyers.
Affordable Living
Alberta has one of the hottest housing markets in Canada. Compared with other major Alberta cities, the Southeast Alberta Region has comparatively lower housing prices and rental rates. Medicine Hat boasts Alberta’s second lowest property taxes.
House/Rental Listings and Resources
Local Real Estate Agents/Realtors
- RE/MAX Alberta Offices
- Royal LePage
- Pro Real Estate Ltd.
- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
- Club 100
Private Apartment Average Rents by Bedroom Type
| Centre | Bachelor | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom |
| Calgary CMA | 715 | 924 | 1113 | 1078 |
| Edmonton | 725 | 864 | 1036 | 1208 |
| Medicine Hat | 533 | 593 | 694 | 792 |
| Lethbridge | 571 | 768 | 862 | 953 |
| Red Deer | 558 | 714 | 843 | 955 |
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Rental Market Report – Spring 2012
Average Price for Homes Sold between January and June 2012
| Calgary | $414,111 |
| Edmonton | $336,890 |
| Medicine Hat | $259,283 |
| Lethbridge | $251,283 |
| Alberta Average | $364,934 |
Source: CREAStats in association with Alberta Real Estate Association