Edmonton Rental Market Update 2026 | Vacancy Rates & Rent Trends | Real Estate Investing Canada

🎧 Edmonton Rental Market Update 2026 | Vacancy Rates, Rent Trends & What Investors Need to Prepare For Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode continues our deep dive into the Edmonton real estate market, shifting the focus specifically to the Edmonton rental market. We break down newly released CMHC data, share what we're seeing on the ground as active landlords, and discuss why 2026 could be a pivotal year for investors who are paying attention. This was a data-heavy, honest conversation about supply, demand, affordability, and what many landlords are about to experience as the rental landscape continues to shift. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Edmonton's rental vacancy rate increased to 3.8% and what's driving it How thousands of new purpose-built rental units are impacting demand Average rent changes across studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed apartments Why newer, high-end rentals are feeling pressure first The role condominium apartments are playing in rental supply How affordability stress is showing up in tenant applications and credit reports Why 2026 could see record tenant turnover The biggest mistake landlords make in softening rental markets How incentives can protect rents without racing to the bottom What investors should expect heading into spring 2026 👥 About Your Hosts Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through their REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative real estate strategies. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help for investors: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question to be answered on the show: [email protected] 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: Why Edmonton remains one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside The five main asset types and how they perform Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca