Ahuntsic or Laval-des-Rapides · condo matchup · 2016-2026
Ahuntsic versus Laval-des-Rapides, figure by figure: the median condo price every year since 2016, the gap and how it moved, days on market, number of sales, rent, the owner's monthly cost and the yield. Centris sales and leases, nothing estimated.
In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the median condo sold for $424,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Laval-des-Rapides, $370,000: a $54,000 gap, Laval-des-Rapides is the cheaper of the two (15% less). In 2016, the gap was $45,631 (23%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Ahuntsic did +76% and Laval-des-Rapides +90%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 32 days in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against 44 days in Laval-des-Rapides, at 98% versus 98% of asking; 544 and 209 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,675 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against $1,700 in Laval-des-Rapides, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,135 versus $1,922; the gross yield of a rented condo is 4.7% versus 5.5%. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the median condo sold for $424,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Laval-des-Rapides, $370,000: a $54,000 gap, Laval-des-Rapides is the cheaper of the two (15% less). In 2016, the gap was $45,631 (23%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Ahuntsic did +76% and Laval-des-Rapides +90%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 32 days in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against 44 days in Laval-des-Rapides, at 98% versus 98% of asking; 544 and 209 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,675 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against $1,700 in Laval-des-Rapides, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,135 versus $1,922; the gross yield of a rented condo is 4.7% versus 5.5%.
Median condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | Condo Ahuntsic | Condo Laval-des-Rapides | Gap | Sales Ahuntsic | Sales Laval-des-Rapides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $240,631 | $195,000 | $45,631 | 457 | 178 |
| 2017 | $240,000 | $190,000 | $50,000 | 489 | 180 |
| 2018 | $250,000 | $205,000 | $45,000 | 589 | 240 |
| 2019 | $269,500 | $218,000 | $51,500 | 683 | 250 |
| 2020 | $316,000 | $257,000 | $59,000 | 649 | 310 |
| 2021 | $351,250 | $299,950 | $51,300 | 737 | 305 |
| 2022 | $379,000 | $336,500 | $42,500 | 713 | 266 |
| 2023 | $388,500 | $329,750 | $58,750 | 620 | 255 |
| 2024 | $415,000 | $347,000 | $68,000 | 728 | 263 |
| 2025 | $420,000 | $365,000 | $55,000 | 709 | 299 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $424,000 | $370,000 | $54,000 | 544 | 209 |
Median sale price and number of sales by year, Condominium category, Centris (Matrix), September 16, 2026 query. 2026: January to September.
The indicators, borough against sector
| Indicator | Ahuntsic | Laval-des-Rapides | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median condo 2026 | $424,000 | $370,000 | Laval-des-Rapides (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +76% | +90% | Laval-des-Rapides (rises faster) |
| Increase 2021-2026 | +21% | +23% | Laval-des-Rapides (rises faster) |
| Condos sold 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | 544 | 209 | Ahuntsic (more choice) |
| Median days on market, 12 months | 32 days | 44 days | Ahuntsic (sells faster) |
| Sold ÷ asking, 12 months | 98% | 98% | tie (more bidding) |
| Condo share of 2026 sales | 46% | 58% | Laval-des-Rapides (more condo) |
| Median rent, Centris leases, 12 months | $1,675 | $1,700 | Ahuntsic (cheaper to rent) |
| Median condo fees per month | $325 | $342 | Ahuntsic (lower fees) |
| Owner's monthly cost, 20% down, 25 years, 4.14% | $2,135 | $1,922 | Laval-des-Rapides (cheaper to own) |
| 20% down payment | $84,800 | $74,000 | Laval-des-Rapides (less savings) |
| Gross yield (rent ÷ price) | 4.7% | 5.5% | Laval-des-Rapides (better yield) |
| Buy-vs-rent break-even, 2%/year appreciation | 6 years | 5 years | Laval-des-Rapides (buying pays off sooner) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $54,000 separate the two median condos in 2026, $213 a month in owner's cost at 20% down. Ahuntsic costs 15% more; in 2016, it was 23%: the cheaper one is catching up.
- Speed: Ahuntsic sells its condo in 32 days against 44 days in Laval-des-Rapides, at 98% and 98% of asking. Ahuntsic is the faster.
- Supply: 544 condos sold since January in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against 209 in Laval-des-Rapides (709 and 299 in 2025); condos make up 46% and 58% of sales. Ahuntsic offers the most choice.
- Rent: $1,675 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against $1,700 in Laval-des-Rapides; Ahuntsic is the cheaper to rent, the opposite of the purchase price: rent does not follow price. Renting costs $460 a month less than owning at 20% down in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and $222 less in Laval-des-Rapides.
- The investor: gross yield of 4.7% in Ahuntsic-Cartierville against 5.5% in Laval-des-Rapides; monthly cash flow at 20% down of $-460 versus $-222. Laval-des-Rapides yields the most. Buy-vs-rent break-even at 2% appreciation: 6 years versus 5 years.
- Across the 46 matchups tracked, the median gap between two median condos is $58,875 (15%); the cheaper one rose faster in 21 matchups and sells faster in 18; where rent is known, the cheaper to buy is also the cheaper to rent in 26 matchups out of 36, and it is the one that yields the most to an investor in 30 out of 34.
What it changes for buying, renting or selling
The hierarchy has held for ten years, Ahuntsic on top, but the gap moved: from 23% to 15%, the cheaper one is catching up, a sign that buyers are discovering it and accepting to pay there. On the investor side, Laval-des-Rapides yields the most (5.5% gross), because rent follows price less there. For a buyer, the choice is not only price: Ahuntsic sells faster, and that is where an offer must come in the first week. For a seller, the comparable is their own borough; the neighbour helps understand where buyers can go if the price is too high. Each one's ten years, year by year: condo prices in Ahuntsic-Cartierville and condo prices in Laval-des-Rapides.
How to read these figures
Prices and sales come from our Centris (Matrix) series by borough and sector: median sale price and number of condominium sales by year (September 16, 2026 query), median days on market and sold-to-asking ratio over the past twelve months (same query); 2026 counts January to September. The median rent comes from Centris leases of the past twelve months in the same territory, condo fees from sold listings. The owner's monthly cost assumes 20% down, 25 years, the 2026 average contracted rate (4.14%), plus median condo fees and taxes; the gross yield divides annual rent by the median price; the break-even counts the years before owning becomes cheaper than renting, at 2% appreciation a year, buying and selling costs included. A borough without known rent has none of those lines. The median price compares different stocks: a new two-bedroom condo and a 1980s three-and-a-half do not cost the same in the same neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
Ahuntsic or Laval-des-Rapides: which is cheaper for a condo?
Laval-des-Rapides: $370,000 for the median condo in 2026 against $424,000 in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, or $54,000 less (15%). To rent, Ahuntsic is the cheaper ($1,675 against $1,700).
Which one rose the most?
Laval-des-Rapides: +90% in ten years against +76% for the other. Since 2021, Ahuntsic +21% and Laval-des-Rapides +23%.
Which one yields the most to an investor?
Laval-des-Rapides: 5.5% gross yield against 4.7%, cash flow at 20% down of $-222 a month versus $-460. In both cases, rent covers only part of the owner's costs at 20% down.
Sources: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, September 16, 2026 query for Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Laval-des-Rapides, Condominium category, prices and sales by year, days on market and ratio over the past twelve months; Centris leases of the past twelve months for rent; 2026 five-year contracted rate, Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only, current year partial. The 46 borough matchups hub lists every comparison.
Our data series in Laval-des-Rapides, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Laval-des-Rapides matchups:
- Chomedey or Laval-des-Rapides: median condo $442,750 versus $370,000 in 2026, $72,750 gap, Laval-des-Rapides the cheaper, 41 versus 44 days on market, rent $1,818 versus $1,700, ten years side by side
- Laval-des-Rapides or Pont-Viau: median condo $370,000 versus $471,000 in 2026, $101,000 gap, Laval-des-Rapides the cheaper, 44 versus 37 days on market, ten years side by side
Same grid, another neighbour.
Our data series in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Ahuntsic matchups:
- Rosemont or Ahuntsic: median condo $552,500 versus $424,000 in 2026, $128,500 gap, Ahuntsic the cheaper, 20 versus 32 days on market, rent $1,800 versus $1,675, ten years side by side
- Villeray-Saint-Michel or Ahuntsic: median condo $478,500 versus $424,000 in 2026, $54,500 gap, Ahuntsic the cheaper, 34 versus 32 days on market, rent $1,750 versus $1,675, ten years side by side
- Ahuntsic or Saint-Laurent: median condo $424,000 versus $479,500 in 2026, $55,500 gap, Ahuntsic the cheaper, 32 versus 45 days on market, rent $1,675 versus $2,000, ten years side by side
- Ahuntsic or Montréal-Nord: median condo $424,000 versus $365,000 in 2026, $59,000 gap, Montréal-Nord the cheaper, 32 versus 39 days on market, rent $1,675 versus $1,500, ten years side by side
Same grid, another neighbour.
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Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.