South Shore or North Shore · condo matchup · 2016-2026
South Shore versus North Shore, figure by figure: the median condo price every year since 2016, the gap and how it moved, days on market, number of sales. Centris sales and leases, nothing estimated.
On Montreal's South Shore, the median condo sold for $405,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); on Montreal's North Shore, $370,000: a $35,000 gap, North Shore is the cheaper of the two (9% less). In 2016, the gap was $22,000 (13%): it has narrowed. In ten years, South Shore did +106% and North Shore +111%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 30 days on Montreal's South Shore against 24 days on Montreal's North Shore, at 99% versus 99% of asking; 3,172 and 1,999 condos sold since January. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
On Montreal's South Shore, the median condo sold for $405,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); on Montreal's North Shore, $370,000: a $35,000 gap, North Shore is the cheaper of the two (9% less). In 2016, the gap was $22,000 (13%): it has narrowed. In ten years, South Shore did +106% and North Shore +111%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 30 days on Montreal's South Shore against 24 days on Montreal's North Shore, at 99% versus 99% of asking; 3,172 and 1,999 condos sold since January.
Median condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | Condo South Shore | Condo North Shore | Gap | Sales South Shore | Sales North Shore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $197,000 | $175,000 | $22,000 | 2,533 | 1,397 |
| 2017 | $205,000 | $178,500 | $26,500 | 2,785 | 1,726 |
| 2018 | $207,000 | $180,000 | $27,000 | 3,399 | 1,981 |
| 2019 | $220,000 | $192,000 | $28,000 | 4,098 | 2,537 |
| 2020 | $254,572 | $215,000 | $39,572 | 4,515 | 3,078 |
| 2021 | $319,000 | $277,000 | $42,000 | 4,755 | 2,985 |
| 2022 | $365,000 | $335,000 | $30,000 | 4,183 | 2,524 |
| 2023 | $358,000 | $330,000 | $28,000 | 3,817 | 2,333 |
| 2024 | $378,000 | $345,000 | $33,000 | 4,251 | 2,762 |
| 2025 | $400,000 | $365,000 | $35,000 | 4,524 | 2,995 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $405,000 | $370,000 | $35,000 | 3,172 | 1,999 |
Median sale price and number of sales by year, Condominium category, Centris (Matrix), September 16, 2026 query. 2026: January to September.
The indicators, shore against shore
| Indicator | South Shore | North Shore | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median condo 2026 | $405,000 | $370,000 | North Shore (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +106% | +111% | North Shore (rises faster) |
| Increase 2021-2026 | +27% | +34% | North Shore (rises faster) |
| Condos sold 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | 3,172 | 1,999 | South Shore (more choice) |
| Median days on market, 12 months | 30 days | 24 days | North Shore (sells faster) |
| Sold ÷ asking, 12 months | 99% | 99% | tie (more bidding) |
| Condo share of 2026 sales | 62% | 61% | South Shore (more condo) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $35,000 separate the two median condos in 2026. South Shore costs 9% more; in 2016, it was 13%: the cheaper one is catching up.
- Speed: South Shore sells its condo in 30 days against 24 days on Montreal's North Shore, at 99% and 99% of asking. North Shore is the faster.
- Supply: 3,172 condos sold since January on Montreal's South Shore against 1,999 on Montreal's North Shore (4,524 and 2,995 in 2025); condos make up 62% and 61% of sales. South Shore offers the most choice.
- 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 two areas do not sell the same condo at the same price, and the table says it in a few lines: price, speed, rent, yield. On Montreal's North Shore, the budget goes further; on Montreal's South Shore, it buys a different stock, often newer or better located. For a hesitating buyer, the rule is to visit both at the same budget: at $370,000, you get the median condo on Montreal's North Shore and a condo below the median on Montreal's South Shore. For a seller, the matchup places their price against the neighbour where their buyers are also looking. Each one's ten years, year by year: condo prices on Montreal's South Shore and condo prices on Montreal's North Shore.
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
South Shore or North Shore: which is cheaper for a condo?
North Shore: $370,000 for the median condo in 2026 against $405,000 on Montreal's South Shore, or $35,000 less (9%).
Which one rose the most?
North Shore: +111% in ten years against +106% for the other. Since 2021, South Shore +27% and North Shore +34%.
Which one yields the most to an investor?
Rent is not known for both territories; days on market settle it: North Shore sells faster (30 days versus 24 days).
Sources: Centris (Matrix), Statistics module, September 16, 2026 query for South Shore of Montreal and North Shore of Montreal, 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 on Montreal's North Shore, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
Our data series on Montreal's South Shore, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
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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.