Report: Commercial real estate in Lethbridge highly competitive

Commercial real estate in Lethbridge continues to remain competitive, according to an Avison Young Report. It’s driven by low vacancies, strong rent performance, and steady demand for quality space.

Multifamily conditions are considered balanced with stable rents and a 4.3% vacancy rate. Retail demand in suburban areas remains strong, with premium lease rates going for $30-$40 per square foot.

While there have been fewer industrial developments, rising land transactions are said to indicate renewed momentum for this year.

Avison Young says continued city growth, newer projects and premium lease rates signal continued investment and further competitiveness in 2026.

Doug Mereska, Managing Director of Avison Young Lethbridge says he anticipates the 450-unit Core Crossings development to meet the latest demands and ease the supply deficit for multifamily housing.

Landon Hickok

Landon is a recent graduate of the Radio and Television program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. He previously obtained a diploma for Christian Ministries at Home Church Bible College in Red Deer, Alberta. For years since, he worked on church media with Home Church and later with City Life church in Leduc, Alberta, working on event live-streams and video productions. At NAIT, he was part of the student-run NAIT NewsWatch news program. He led topics ranging from school athletics to local news and international headlines such as the October 7 attack in Israel in 2023. Outside of news, he spent internships in Edmonton sports with the Oilers of the NHL and the Stingers of the CEBL. Now in Lethbridge, he’s here to produce stories to help inform all and to honour Jesus Christ with his work.

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