Mercier-Hochelaga or Rivière-des-Prairies · condo matchup · 2016-2026
Mercier-Hochelaga versus Rivière-des-Prairies, 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 Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the median condo sold for $425,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, $349,000: a $76,000 gap, Rivière-des-Prairies is the cheaper of the two (22% less). In 2016, the gap was $56,250 (32%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Mercier-Hochelaga did +85% and Rivière-des-Prairies +101%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 32 days in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against 31 days in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, at 99% versus 98% of asking; 770 and 341 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,650 in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against $1,593 in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,139 versus $1,815; the gross yield of a rented condo is 4.7% versus 5.5%. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
In Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the median condo sold for $425,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, $349,000: a $76,000 gap, Rivière-des-Prairies is the cheaper of the two (22% less). In 2016, the gap was $56,250 (32%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Mercier-Hochelaga did +85% and Rivière-des-Prairies +101%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 32 days in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against 31 days in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, at 99% versus 98% of asking; 770 and 341 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,650 in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against $1,593 in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,139 versus $1,815; the gross yield of a rented condo is 4.7% versus 5.5%.
Median condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | Condo Mercier-Hochelaga | Condo Rivière-des-Prairies | Gap | Sales Mercier-Hochelaga | Sales Rivière-des-Prairies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $230,000 | $173,750 | $56,250 | 615 | 266 |
| 2017 | $230,000 | $174,500 | $55,500 | 730 | 315 |
| 2018 | $240,000 | $177,000 | $63,000 | 824 | 408 |
| 2019 | $267,900 | $186,000 | $81,900 | 856 | 513 |
| 2020 | $330,000 | $210,000 | $120,000 | 920 | 564 |
| 2021 | $355,000 | $272,500 | $82,500 | 1,064 | 502 |
| 2022 | $387,000 | $315,000 | $72,000 | 920 | 430 |
| 2023 | $384,500 | $315,000 | $69,500 | 808 | 385 |
| 2024 | $393,000 | $325,000 | $68,000 | 929 | 450 |
| 2025 | $418,000 | $345,000 | $73,000 | 1,101 | 484 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $425,000 | $349,000 | $76,000 | 770 | 341 |
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 borough
| Indicator | Mercier-Hochelaga | Rivière-des-Prairies | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median condo 2026 | $425,000 | $349,000 | Rivière-des-Prairies (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +85% | +101% | Rivière-des-Prairies (rises faster) |
| Increase 2021-2026 | +20% | +28% | Rivière-des-Prairies (rises faster) |
| Condos sold 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | 770 | 341 | Mercier-Hochelaga (more choice) |
| Median days on market, 12 months | 32 days | 31 days | Rivière-des-Prairies (sells faster) |
| Sold ÷ asking, 12 months | 99% | 98% | Mercier-Hochelaga (more bidding) |
| Condo share of 2026 sales | 68% | 59% | Mercier-Hochelaga (more condo) |
| Median rent, Centris leases, 12 months | $1,650 | $1,593 | Rivière-des-Prairies (cheaper to rent) |
| Median condo fees per month | $325 | $325 | tie (lower fees) |
| Owner's monthly cost, 20% down, 25 years, 4.14% | $2,139 | $1,815 | Rivière-des-Prairies (cheaper to own) |
| 20% down payment | $85,000 | $69,800 | Rivière-des-Prairies (less savings) |
| Gross yield (rent ÷ price) | 4.7% | 5.5% | Rivière-des-Prairies (better yield) |
| Buy-vs-rent break-even, 2%/year appreciation | 6 years | 5 years | Rivière-des-Prairies (buying pays off sooner) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $76,000 separate the two median condos in 2026, $324 a month in owner's cost at 20% down. Mercier-Hochelaga costs 22% more; in 2016, it was 32%: the cheaper one is catching up.
- Speed: Mercier-Hochelaga sells its condo in 32 days against 31 days in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, at 99% and 98% of asking. Rivière-des-Prairies is the faster.
- Supply: 770 condos sold since January in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against 341 in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles (1,101 and 484 in 2025); condos make up 68% and 59% of sales. Mercier-Hochelaga offers the most choice.
- Rent: $1,650 in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against $1,593 in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles; Rivière-des-Prairies is the cheaper to rent, as it is to buy. Renting costs $489 a month less than owning at 20% down in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, and $222 less in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles.
- The investor: gross yield of 4.7% in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve against 5.5% in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles; monthly cash flow at 20% down of $-489 versus $-222. Rivière-des-Prairies 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, Mercier-Hochelaga on top, but the gap moved: from 32% to 22%, the cheaper one is catching up, a sign that buyers are discovering it and accepting to pay there. On the investor side, Rivière-des-Prairies yields the most (5.5% gross), because rent follows price less there. For a buyer, the choice is not only price: Rivière-des-Prairies 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 Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and condo prices in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles.
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
Mercier-Hochelaga or Rivière-des-Prairies: which is cheaper for a condo?
Rivière-des-Prairies: $349,000 for the median condo in 2026 against $425,000 in Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, or $76,000 less (22%). To rent, Rivière-des-Prairies is the cheaper ($1,593 against $1,650).
Which one rose the most?
Rivière-des-Prairies: +101% in ten years against +85% for the other. Since 2021, Mercier-Hochelaga +20% and Rivière-des-Prairies +28%.
Which one yields the most to an investor?
Rivière-des-Prairies: 5.5% gross yield against 4.7%, cash flow at 20% down of $-222 a month versus $-489. 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 Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, 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 Mercier and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Mercier-Hochelaga matchups:
- Rosemont or Mercier-Hochelaga: median condo $552,500 versus $425,000 in 2026, $127,500 gap, Mercier-Hochelaga the cheaper, 20 versus 32 days on market, rent $1,800 versus $1,650, ten years side by side
- Anjou or Mercier-Hochelaga: median condo $380,500 versus $425,000 in 2026, $44,500 gap, Anjou the cheaper, 39 versus 32 days on market, rent $1,700 versus $1,650, ten years side by side
Same grid, another neighbour.
Our data series in Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Rivière-des-Prairies matchups:
- Anjou or Rivière-des-Prairies: median condo $380,500 versus $349,000 in 2026, $31,500 gap, Rivière-des-Prairies the cheaper, 39 versus 31 days on market, rent $1,700 versus $1,593, ten years side by side
- Rivière-des-Prairies or Duvernay: median condo $349,000 versus $458,000 in 2026, $109,000 gap, Rivière-des-Prairies the cheaper, 31 versus 33 days on market, rent $1,593 versus $1,875, 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.