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How Has the Miami Condo Market Changed This Year Compared to 2025 and Are Prices Still Rising

By Collin Evans, Licensed Real Estate Agent

eXp Realty LLC · SL# 3620756

September 27, 2026 · 11 min read

The Miami condo market in 2026 looks meaningfully different from where it stood a year ago, and whether prices are still rising depends heavily on which segment and which neighborhood you are watching. This article breaks down how the Miami condo market has changed this year compared to 2025, covering price trends, inventory shifts, new construction activity, and what all of it means if you are buying, selling, or relocating to Miami right now.

How Has the Miami Condo Market Changed This Year Compared to 2025 and Are Prices Still Rising

1. The Big Picture: How the Miami Condo Market Has Shifted in 2026

The Miami condo market has shifted from a seller-dominated environment to something considerably more balanced in 2026. Through most of 2023 and 2024, low inventory and relentless demand from domestic and international buyers kept sellers firmly in control. That dynamic began softening in late 2025 as new listings accumulated, and by September 2026 the market looks and feels different for anyone actively shopping or selling a condo in Miami.

Overall Price Trends in 2026 vs. 2025

Median condo sale prices across Miami-Dade County are running roughly flat to modestly higher in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, but that headline number masks a wide spread between price tiers. The Miami Association of Realtors reported that the countywide median condo sale price hovered near $420,000 through the first half of 2026, up only slightly from approximately $405,000 in mid-2025. That is a far cry from the 10 to 15 percent annual gains Miami condo buyers were watching in 2022 and early 2023.

Days on market have stretched noticeably. Condos that would have received multiple offers within a week in 2024 are now sitting 45 to 75 days in many buildings before going under contract. Sellers who priced aggressively at the start of 2026 have been revising their ask more frequently than at any point in the past three years.

Why the Market Is Behaving Differently by Price Tier

One of the defining characteristics of the Miami condo market in 2026 is how differently the sub-$600,000 segment and the $1 million-plus segment are performing. Entry-level and workforce condos, particularly in areas like Hialeah, Kendall, and parts of North Miami, face affordability pressure because mortgage rates remain elevated relative to pre-2022 levels. Meanwhile, the luxury segment above $1 million is seeing its own dynamics driven by international cash buyers and a growing pipeline of pre-construction inventory. These two stories are happening simultaneously in the same metro, which is why broad market statistics can be misleading.

A detailed breakdown of this split was captured well in a HousingWire analysis of Miami's dual-track housing market, which noted that international demand and changing buyer priorities are pulling the luxury segment in a different direction from the primary-residence condo market. If you are evaluating Miami condos right now, understanding which tier you are in matters enormously.

2. Inventory Has Climbed: What More Supply Means for Buyers and Sellers

Inventory is the single biggest structural change in the Miami condo market compared to 2025. Active condo listings in Miami-Dade County are running well above year-ago levels, giving buyers more choices and more negotiating room than they had at any point between 2021 and 2024. This is not a crash in supply; it is a normalization after years of historically thin inventory.

How Much Inventory Has Increased

Months of supply for condos in Miami-Dade has climbed to roughly 7 to 9 months in many zip codes as of September 2026, compared to 4 to 5 months in the same period of 2025. A balanced market is generally considered to be around 5 to 6 months of supply, so several pockets of Miami are now tilting toward buyer-favorable conditions. Sellers who bought in 2020 or 2021 still hold substantial equity, but they can no longer count on a bidding war to paper over an aggressive list price.

The condo-specific inventory increase is also being amplified by a wave of special assessments hitting older buildings across Miami-Dade. Following the state's post-Surfside structural inspection and reserve-funding mandates, many buildings built before 1990 have issued or are preparing large assessments. Some owners who do not want to pay those assessments are listing their units, which is adding supply in mid-century buildings in areas like Surfside, Bal Harbour, and parts of Miami Beach that would not otherwise be for sale.

Which Neighborhoods Are Feeling It Most

Brickell, Edgewater, and Downtown Miami have seen some of the sharpest inventory increases in 2026. Brickell alone has dozens of high-rise towers built between 2005 and 2018, and a meaningful share of those units are investor-owned. As short-term rental regulations tightened and carrying costs rose, some of those investors chose to exit, adding to available supply. Edgewater, which saw a flurry of new construction completions between 2022 and 2024, is also working through a period of elevated inventory as those units absorb into the resale market.

If you are specifically researching the Edgewater condo market, this guide on condo specialists in Edgewater covers that submarket in greater depth and can help you understand what to look for in that corridor.

Coconut Grove and Coral Gables have smaller condo inventories by nature, since those areas skew more toward single-family homes and boutique mid-rises. The inventory shift there is less dramatic, and well-priced units in those corridors are still moving at a reasonable pace. Miami Beach condos are more mixed, with oceanfront product holding value better than bay-view or inland units.

3. Are Miami Condo Prices Still Rising in September 2026

The short answer is: it depends on the price point. The Miami condo market has not experienced a broad price decline in 2026, but price growth has slowed dramatically from the pace set in 2021 through 2023. Whether prices are still rising, flat, or dipping slightly varies by building age, location, price tier, and whether the unit is in a building with pending special assessments.

Entry-Level and Mid-Range Condos

Condos priced between $300,000 and $600,000 are seeing the most price sensitivity in 2026. Buyers in this range are typically financing their purchase, and with 30-year mortgage rates still sitting above 6.5 percent as of September 2026, monthly payment math is tight. Sellers in this tier are finding that overpriced listings linger, and many are accepting prices at or slightly below their original ask. Year-over-year, prices in this segment are roughly flat to up 1 to 2 percent in most Miami-Dade zip codes, which represents a significant deceleration from the 8 to 12 percent annual gains recorded in 2022.

HOA fees and special assessments are playing an outsized role in affordability calculations for this tier. A condo priced at $450,000 with an HOA of $1,200 per month and a looming $30,000 special assessment is effectively a much more expensive proposition than the list price suggests. Buyers working with a knowledgeable agent are scrutinizing HOA financials and structural inspection reports before making offers, which is slowing decision-making and keeping some buildings at a competitive disadvantage.

Luxury Condos Above $1 Million

The luxury condo segment above $1 million is performing more robustly than the broader market. A Q1 2026 market summary from Condo Blackbook noted that luxury condo sales accelerated even as a buyer's market emerged, with cash buyers taking advantage of more negotiating room to close on high-end units that had been sitting. This dynamic has continued into the second and third quarters of 2026.

Trophy towers along Brickell Avenue, the Biscayne Bay waterfront in Edgewater, and the oceanfront in Surfside and Bal Harbour are still commanding strong per-square-foot prices. New ultra-luxury product in pre-construction, including several branded residences with names tied to global hospitality brands, is pricing at $2,000 to $4,000 per square foot and finding buyers. That said, even luxury sellers are spending more time on market in 2026 than they did in 2024, and concessions like furniture packages, HOA credits, and closing cost contributions are more common than they were a year ago.

For a deeper look at the high-end segment, the luxury waterfront properties guide for Miami covers what buyers should know about waterfront condo and home purchases specifically.

4. New Construction and the Pipeline: What Is Coming to Market

New construction is one of the most consequential factors shaping the Miami condo market in 2026 and beyond. Miami has one of the most active development pipelines of any major U.S. city, with dozens of towers either under construction or in pre-sales. That supply will eventually hit the resale market, and understanding where it is concentrated helps buyers and sellers anticipate future competition.

Active Development Corridors

Brickell remains the densest development corridor, with several towers that broke ground in 2023 and 2024 expected to deliver units between 2026 and 2028. Edgewater continues to attract mid-rise and high-rise development along Biscayne Bay, with proximity to Wynwood and the Design District making it appealing to developers targeting buyers who prioritize walkability and arts-district access. The Wynwood Arts District itself has seen a handful of smaller boutique condo projects, a notable departure from the neighborhood's historically commercial and industrial character.

Little River and the Upper East Side of Miami are also attracting developer attention in 2026, as land costs in Brickell and Edgewater have risen to levels that make mid-range product economically difficult to deliver. These emerging corridors are worth watching for buyers who want newer construction at a lower entry price than the established high-rise towers closer to downtown.

How EB-5 Financing Is Shaping New Supply

A notable financing trend shaping Miami's new condo supply in 2026 is the expanded use of EB-5 visa capital. As reported by Inman, Miami condo developers are increasingly leaning on EB-5 investment as a construction capital source, tapping foreign investors who receive U.S. residency in exchange for qualifying investments in job-creating real estate projects. This capital source has allowed some projects to move forward despite tighter conventional construction lending, which means the pipeline of new units is larger than it might otherwise be in a high-rate environment.

For buyers considering pre-construction condos, the EB-5 dynamic is worth understanding because it signals that some projects are being capitalized by investors with long time horizons rather than traditional lenders focused on tight delivery schedules. That can affect how quickly a building delivers and how the developer handles contract modifications if market conditions shift before completion.

5. What This Market Means for Buyers, Sellers, and Relocators Right Now

The shift in the Miami condo market in 2026 creates a genuinely different set of opportunities and risks than existed in 2025. The playbook that worked for buyers and sellers two years ago needs to be updated. Here is what that means practically.

Guidance for Condo Buyers in 2026

Buyers have more leverage today than at any point since 2019. With inventory elevated and days on market stretching, there is room to negotiate on price, closing costs, and seller concessions in a way that was nearly impossible in 2022 or 2023. That said, the expanded inventory also means more due diligence is required. Every building has its own HOA financial health, reserve fund status, and structural inspection history, and those factors vary enormously across Miami's condo stock.

Request the HOA meeting minutes, the most recent structural inspection report, and the reserve study before making any offer. Buildings with underfunded reserves or pending assessments represent a real financial risk that does not show up in the list price. Also factor in that condo financing has become more complex since the Surfside legislation; some buildings that previously qualified for conventional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing are now on restricted lists, which limits your buyer pool if you ever sell.

If you are relocating to Miami and trying to understand how condo costs fit into your overall budget, the closing costs guide for Miami buyers is a useful companion resource that walks through what to expect at the transaction level.

Guidance for Condo Sellers in 2026

Sellers need to price accurately from day one in the current Miami condo market. With more inventory competing for the same pool of buyers, overpriced listings are not just sitting longer; they are accumulating stigma. Buyers and their agents notice when a unit has been on market for 60 or 90 days, and that visibility often triggers lower offers than a well-priced listing would have attracted on day one.

Presentation still matters enormously. Professional photography, staged interiors, and clean common areas all influence how quickly a unit moves. Sellers who are proactive about disclosing HOA financials and structural reports upfront tend to build more buyer confidence and experience fewer deal fallouts. If your building has a clean reserve study and no pending assessments, that is a genuine selling point worth communicating clearly in your marketing.

For a full walkthrough of what selling a condo or home in Miami looks like in the current market, the Miami seller guide covering pricing and timelines covers the process from list to close.

For investors evaluating whether Miami condos still make sense as income-producing assets in 2026, the considerations around short-term rental restrictions, HOA rules, and building eligibility for financing are particularly important. The investment property guide for Miami addresses those questions in detail.

FAQ

Are Miami condo prices going down in 2026?

Miami condo prices are not broadly declining in 2026, but price growth has slowed sharply compared to 2022 and 2023. The countywide median condo price is roughly flat to up 1 to 2 percent year-over-year as of September 2026, compared to annual gains of 10 percent or more during the pandemic-era run-up. Some individual buildings, particularly older ones with pending special assessments or structural compliance issues, have seen effective price reductions as sellers compete for a more selective buyer pool. The luxury segment above $1 million has held up better than the entry-level and mid-range tiers, where financing costs are creating real affordability friction.

How do the new Florida condo inspection laws affect Miami condo buyers in 2026?

Florida's post-Surfside legislation, which took full effect in 2024 and 2025, requires buildings of three stories or more that are 30 or more years old to complete milestone structural inspections and maintain adequately funded reserves. For buyers, this means two things: first, some buildings are issuing large special assessments to fund required repairs or reserve contributions, which can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of ownership beyond the purchase price. Second, buildings that fail to meet these requirements may become ineligible for conventional financing through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, limiting your future buyer pool when you eventually sell. Always request the most recent structural inspection report and the reserve study before making an offer on any Miami condo built before 1995.

Is it a good time to buy a condo in Miami right now compared to 2025?

From a buyer negotiating position, September 2026 is more favorable than September 2025. Inventory is higher, days on market have lengthened, and sellers are more willing to negotiate on price and concessions than they were a year ago. Whether it is the right time for any individual buyer depends on their financing situation, the specific building they are targeting, and their timeline. Mortgage rates above 6.5 percent continue to affect affordability for financed buyers, so the monthly payment math is still challenging at many price points. Buyers who can pay cash or put down a large down payment are in the strongest position in the current Miami condo market.

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