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Cochrane Condo Guide

A fast-growing Bow River valley town west of Calgary, with a walkable historic downtown, the Cochrane Ranche and the foothills on the doorstep.

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$348,500Apartment benchmark price · Sep 2026
79Walk Score in historic Downtown Cochrane
32 kmTo Downtown Calgary, straight line
1% lowerResidential tax rate vs Calgary (2026)

Cochrane's apartment condo benchmark price was $348,500 in September 2026, $57,100 above Calgary's $291,400, and its townhouse benchmark was $445,500, according to CREB®. Buyers trade a longer commute for a Bow River valley setting, a walkable historic downtown and a 2026 residential tax rate of $6.5730 per $1,000 of assessed value.

Overview

Condos in Cochrane

Cochrane is a separate town of 37,011 people (2024 municipal census) in the Bow River valley, about 18 km west of the Calgary city limits along Highway 1A. It grew from 25,853 in 2016 to 32,199 in 2021.

Most homes are single-detached, but row houses grew from 390 in 2011 to 1,805 in 2021, and there were 1,215 apartments in low-rise buildings and none taller than five storeys (2021 census). Condos cluster in the historic Downtown, Glenbow and the East End, in Greystone near the SLS Centre, in the newer north-end neighbourhoods of Sunset Ridge, Heartland and Heritage Hills, and in Fireside, River Heights and Riversong to the south.

MunicipalityTown of Cochrane
Population37,011 (2024 municipal census)
Main condo areasDowntown/Glenbow, Greystone, Sunset Ridge & Heartland, Fireside & River Heights
Transit to CalgaryOn-It commuter bus discontinued (2026); private Falcon Bus weekday trips
CTrainNone; nearest is Tuscany station (northwest Calgary), about 18 km away
Condo Market · September 2026

Cochrane Condo Prices

CREB® reports Cochrane's apartment and townhouse markets separately each month. The benchmark price (MLS® Home Price Index) tracks a typical home and is steadier than monthly averages, which matters here: only 6 apartment and 11 townhouse sales closed in September.

$348,500

Apartment benchmark price

$445,500

Townhouse (row) benchmark price

52

Apartment sales, Jan–Sep
↓ 13.3% YoY

119

Townhouse sales, Jan–Sep
↓ 9.8% YoY

Source: CREB® (Calgary Real Estate Board), September 2026: Housing Data Map (Cochrane and City of Calgary, apartment and row) and the Regional monthly statistics package. Sales changes compare January to September with the same months last year. CREB does not publish a current-month year-over-year change for town apartments or townhouses.

Prices

Cochrane vs. Calgary condo benchmark prices

In September 2026, Cochrane's apartment benchmark was $57,100 above Calgary's ($291,400), and its townhouse benchmark $33,100 above Calgary's ($412,400).

CochraneCity of Calgary
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MeasureCochraneCity of Calgary
Apartment benchmark price$348,500$291,400
Townhouse (row) benchmark price$445,500$412,400
Walkability

Walk Score by condo area

Point scores at a condo address in each area from walkscore.com (Cochrane overall: Walk Score 20), with Downtown Calgary for comparison.

Where the Condos Are

Cochrane Condo Areas

Most of Cochrane is car-oriented (Walk Score 20 townwide). The historic Downtown is the one genuinely walkable condo area; the newer neighbourhoods offer townhouses and low-rise apartments.

Historic Downtown, Glenbow & East End

Walk Score 79

Condos: Low-rise apartment condos and townhouses; the Town's address data counts about 1,040 condo and bare-land condo addresses across Downtown, Glenbow and the East End (2026).

Cochrane's historic core around First Street and Railway Street, the most walkable place in town to own a condo.

Nearby: The Station at Cochrane Crossing transit hub, Cochrane Public Library, Cochrane Community Health Centre (urgent care), First Street shops and restaurants, Lions Event Centre.

Greystone & Riverview

Walk Score 20

Condos: Apartment-style condo buildings and townhouses; about 550 condo addresses (2026), including several large buildings on Vantage Drive and Park Street.

Condo-heavy neighbourhoods southeast of the downtown core, around the SLS Family Sports Centre.

Nearby: SLS (Spray Lake Sawmills) Family Sports Centre with aquatic and fitness centres, Seniors On the Bow, Bow River pathways.

Sunset Ridge, Heartland & Heritage Hills

Walk Score 41

Condos: The largest cluster: about 1,550 condo addresses (2026), mostly newer townhouses and low-rise apartments, plus bare-land condos in Sunset Ridge.

Newer neighbourhoods on Cochrane's north side, near the historic Cochrane Ranche.

Nearby: Cochrane Ranche historic site and RancheHouse, neighbourhood parks and pathways. Most shopping is a drive away.

Fireside, River Heights & Riversong

Walk Score 18

Condos: Townhouses, low-rise apartments and bare-land condos; about 820 condo addresses (2026).

Neighbourhoods in south Cochrane, the most car-dependent of the condo areas.

Nearby: Neighbourhood parks and pathway links; shops and services are mainly a drive away.

Approximate area centres · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Getting to Calgary

Commute & Transit

Cochrane Transit (COLT) runs local service only. Since the privately run On-It commuter service to Calgary was discontinued in 2026, the Town has not run a replacement:

  • Local fixed routes: three routes on regular schedules, with on-request service covering the rest of town
  • Local fares (from July 1, 2025): $2.50 single ticket, $20 for 10 tickets, $50 adult monthly pass; no service on statutory holidays
  • On-It, which linked Cochrane with Brentwood station, the University of Calgary and Downtown, was discontinued as early as June 1, 2026
  • Falcon Bus, a private operator listed by the Town, runs five weekday trips from The Station to Brentwood station, the University of Calgary and Downtown Calgary (about 45 minutes to 9 Avenue SW on the first trip)

Driving

Cochrane is about 18 km west of the Calgary city limits along Highway 1A. The private Falcon Bus takes about 45 minutes from The Station to 9 Avenue SW on its first morning trip; driving times vary with traffic.

No CTrain (yet)

Cochrane has no CTrain. The nearest station is Tuscany, the northwest end of the Red Line, about 18 km in a straight line from Downtown Cochrane, with Crowfoot about 20 km away.

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Property Tax

Cochrane vs. Calgary Property Tax

2026 residential ratePer $1,000 of assessmentOn a $300,000 condo (approx.)
Town of Cochrane$6.5730$1,972
City of Calgary$6.6499$1,995

Cochrane 2026 residential rate (Bylaw 05/2026): municipal 3.8314, provincial education 2.6865 and Rocky View Foundation seniors' housing 0.0551 per $1,000. Calgary's 2026 rate ($6.6499) is from Bylaw 9M2026. Illustration only: your bill depends on your unit's assessed value.

Lifestyle

Living in Cochrane

Historic Downtown

First Street and Railway Street keep Cochrane's western character, with independent shops, cafés and The Station at Cochrane Crossing.

Cochrane Ranche

The town began in 1881 as the Cochrane Ranche; the historic site and RancheHouse sit just north of downtown.

80+ km of pathways

Pathways, trails and sidewalks link the neighbourhoods, with bridge walkways across the Bow River and Jumping Pound Creek cleared in winter.

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

More than 28 km of pathways in the Bow River valley, northwest of Calgary.

SLS Family Sports Centre

A recreation centre on Griffin Road in Greystone, with aquatic and fitness centres and an indoor soccer field.

Cochrane Community Health Centre

More than 20 health services at 60 Grande Boulevard, including an Urgent Care Centre open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

What to watch for in Cochrane

  • Car dependence: Cochrane's townwide Walk Score is 20. Downtown scores 79, but the newer condo areas score 18 to 41.
  • No public commuter link to Calgary: On-It was discontinued in 2026 and the Town isn't running a replacement. Only a private bus with five weekday trips remains, so plan on driving.
  • Highway 22 bottleneck: the Bow River bridge on Highway 22 is a known congestion point. The Province funded design work in April 2026, but construction isn't funded yet.
  • Bow River flood hazard: the Town points residents to the provincial Upper Bow River hazard study and flood maps. Check them for any riverside building, along with its insurance history.
  • Steady new supply: the Town's 2026 housing study estimates about 241 more homes a year are needed to 2031, so new townhouses and apartments will compete with resale condos.

Before you buy

Review the building's condo documents, reserve fund and bylaws before you firm up — see our condo document review guide, and run the numbers with our condo calculators.

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FAQ

Cochrane Condo Questions

How much do condos cost in Cochrane?
In September 2026, CREB®'s benchmark price for an apartment condo in Cochrane was $348,500, and $445,500 for a townhouse, compared with $291,400 and $412,400 in the City of Calgary. There were 6 apartment and 11 townhouse sales that month, so the benchmark (MLS® Home Price Index) is a steadier guide than the month's average. The Town's 2024 assessment roll put the median condo assessment at $358,000.
How do Cochrane property taxes compare with Calgary's?
Cochrane's 2026 residential tax rate is $6.5730 per $1,000 of assessed value (Bylaw 05/2026), including the provincial education tax and the Rocky View Foundation requisition. Calgary's 2026 rate is $6.6499 (Bylaw 9M2026), so Cochrane's is about 1% lower. On a $300,000 condo, that's about $1,972 a year in Cochrane, compared with about $1,995 in Calgary.
Is there CTrain or commuter transit from Cochrane?
No CTrain. The nearest station is Tuscany in northwest Calgary, about 18 km away. The On-It commuter bus was discontinued in 2026; a private operator, Falcon Bus, runs five weekday trips from The Station to Brentwood station, the University of Calgary and Downtown Calgary. Locally, COLT runs three fixed routes plus on-request service.
Where are the condos in Cochrane?
Mostly in the historic Downtown, Glenbow and the East End (the walkable choice, Walk Score 79 on Grande Avenue), in Greystone near the SLS Centre, in the newer north-end neighbourhoods of Sunset Ridge, Heartland and Heritage Hills, and in Fireside, River Heights and Riversong.
Is Cochrane part of Calgary?
No. Cochrane is a separate town with its own council, bylaws and tax rates. It lies about 18 km west of the Calgary city limits along Highway 1A, and is surrounded by Rocky View County.
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