I think it’s a matter of getting what you pay for. That’s why I see it mainly as a matter of cost.

A middle level appartment goes roughly for the same price as a low tier house where I live. There is a healthy market for good apartments in the suburbs, it’s just not a cheap choice (but way less expensive as a dame tier house in the same locations)

I am not swimming in money, so I also understand people who already own expensive properties will have different priorities.