Ville-Marie or Old Longueuil · condo matchup · 2016-2026
Ville-Marie versus Old Longueuil, 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 Ville-Marie, the median condo sold for $460,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Le Vieux-Longueuil, $390,000: a $70,000 gap, Old Longueuil is the cheaper of the two (18% less). In 2016, the gap was $140,000 (70%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Ville-Marie did +35% and Old Longueuil +95%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 50 days in Ville-Marie against 29 days in Le Vieux-Longueuil, at 97% versus 98% of asking; 3,334 and 598 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,950 in Ville-Marie against $1,700 in Le Vieux-Longueuil, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,289 versus $1,949; the gross yield of a rented condo is 5.1% versus 5.2%. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled October 10, 2026.
The short answer
In Ville-Marie, the median condo sold for $460,000 in 2026 (Jan. to Sept.); in Le Vieux-Longueuil, $390,000: a $70,000 gap, Old Longueuil is the cheaper of the two (18% less). In 2016, the gap was $140,000 (70%): it has narrowed. In ten years, Ville-Marie did +35% and Old Longueuil +95%. Over the past twelve months, a condo sells in 50 days in Ville-Marie against 29 days in Le Vieux-Longueuil, at 97% versus 98% of asking; 3,334 and 598 condos sold since January. The median rent of Centris leases is $1,950 in Ville-Marie against $1,700 in Le Vieux-Longueuil, and an owner's monthly cost at 20% down (mortgage, condo fees, taxes) $2,289 versus $1,949; the gross yield of a rented condo is 5.1% versus 5.2%.
Median condo prices, ten years side by side
| Year | Condo Ville-Marie | Condo Old Longueuil | Gap | Sales Ville-Marie | Sales Old Longueuil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $339,500 | $199,500 | $140,000 | 2,529 | 478 |
| 2017 | $353,000 | $204,900 | $148,100 | 3,253 | 559 |
| 2018 | $380,000 | $208,500 | $171,500 | 3,314 | 612 |
| 2019 | $413,500 | $216,500 | $197,000 | 3,562 | 722 |
| 2020 | $445,000 | $245,000 | $200,000 | 2,875 | 737 |
| 2021 | $446,000 | $308,000 | $138,000 | 4,778 | 801 |
| 2022 | $474,500 | $351,500 | $123,000 | 4,213 | 712 |
| 2023 | $468,138 | $345,000 | $123,138 | 4,159 | 636 |
| 2024 | $470,000 | $369,750 | $100,250 | 4,393 | 736 |
| 2025 | $470,000 | $380,000 | $90,000 | 4,645 | 801 |
| 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | $460,000 | $390,000 | $70,000 | 3,334 | 598 |
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 | Ville-Marie | Old Longueuil | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median condo 2026 | $460,000 | $390,000 | Old Longueuil (cheaper) |
| Increase 2016-2026 | +35% | +95% | Old Longueuil (rises faster) |
| Increase 2021-2026 | +3% | +27% | Old Longueuil (rises faster) |
| Condos sold 2026 (Jan. to Sept.) | 3,334 | 598 | Ville-Marie (more choice) |
| Median days on market, 12 months | 50 days | 29 days | Old Longueuil (sells faster) |
| Sold ÷ asking, 12 months | 97% | 98% | Old Longueuil (more bidding) |
| Condo share of 2026 sales | 43% | 63% | Old Longueuil (more condo) |
| Median rent, Centris leases, 12 months | $1,950 | $1,700 | Old Longueuil (cheaper to rent) |
| Median condo fees per month | $325 | $284 | Old Longueuil (lower fees) |
| Owner's monthly cost, 20% down, 25 years, 4.14% | $2,289 | $1,949 | Old Longueuil (cheaper to own) |
| 20% down payment | $92,000 | $78,000 | Old Longueuil (less savings) |
| Gross yield (rent ÷ price) | 5.1% | 5.2% | Old Longueuil (better yield) |
| Buy-vs-rent break-even, 2%/year appreciation | 5 years | 5 years | tie (buying pays off sooner) |
What the matchup says
- Price: $70,000 separate the two median condos in 2026, $340 a month in owner's cost at 20% down. Ville-Marie costs 18% more; in 2016, it was 70%: the cheaper one is catching up.
- Speed: Ville-Marie sells its condo in 50 days against 29 days in Le Vieux-Longueuil, at 97% and 98% of asking. Old Longueuil is the faster.
- Supply: 3,334 condos sold since January in Ville-Marie against 598 in Le Vieux-Longueuil (4,645 and 801 in 2025); condos make up 43% and 63% of sales. Ville-Marie offers the most choice.
- Rent: $1,950 in Ville-Marie against $1,700 in Le Vieux-Longueuil; Old Longueuil is the cheaper to rent, as it is to buy. Renting costs $339 a month less than owning at 20% down in Ville-Marie, and $249 less in Le Vieux-Longueuil.
- The investor: gross yield of 5.1% in Ville-Marie against 5.2% in Le Vieux-Longueuil; monthly cash flow at 20% down of $-339 versus $-249. Old Longueuil yields the most. Buy-vs-rent break-even at 2% appreciation: 5 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 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. In Le Vieux-Longueuil, the budget goes further; in Ville-Marie, 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 $390,000, you get the median condo in Le Vieux-Longueuil and a condo below the median in Ville-Marie. For a tenant, the question is the real cost: owning at 20% down costs $1,949 a month in Le Vieux-Longueuil against a rent of $1,700, and $2,289 against $1,950 in Ville-Marie. 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 in Ville-Marie and condo prices in Le Vieux-Longueuil.
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
Ville-Marie or Old Longueuil: which is cheaper for a condo?
Old Longueuil: $390,000 for the median condo in 2026 against $460,000 in Ville-Marie, or $70,000 less (18%). To rent, Old Longueuil is the cheaper ($1,700 against $1,950).
Which one rose the most?
Old Longueuil: +95% in ten years against +35% for the other. Since 2021, Ville-Marie +3% and Old Longueuil +27%.
Which one yields the most to an investor?
Old Longueuil: 5.2% gross yield against 5.1%, cash flow at 20% down of $-249 a month versus $-339. 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 Ville-Marie (downtown) and Le Vieux-Longueuil, 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 Le Vieux-Longueuil, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Old Longueuil matchups:
- Old Longueuil or Saint-Hubert: median condo $390,000 versus $380,000 in 2026, $10,000 gap, Saint-Hubert the cheaper, 29 versus 32 days on market, rent $1,700 versus $1,800, ten years side by side
- Old Longueuil or Greenfield Park: median condo $390,000 versus $372,500 in 2026, $17,500 gap, Greenfield Park the cheaper, 29 versus 40 days on market, ten years side by side
- Verdun or Old Longueuil: median condo $600,000 versus $390,000 in 2026, $210,000 gap, Old Longueuil the cheaper, 31 versus 29 days on market, rent $2,100 versus $1,700, ten years side by side
Same grid, another neighbour.
Our data series in Ville-Marie, from the same Centris listings:
Each series is recalculated from actual sales and leases, aggregates only.
The other Ville-Marie matchups:
- The Plateau or Ville-Marie: median condo $600,000 versus $460,000 in 2026, $140,000 gap, Ville-Marie the cheaper, 27 versus 50 days on market, rent $2,190 versus $1,950, ten years side by side
- The Sud-Ouest or Ville-Marie: median condo $499,500 versus $460,000 in 2026, $39,500 gap, Ville-Marie the cheaper, 40 versus 50 days on market, rent $1,950 versus $1,950, ten years side by side
- Ville-Marie or Verdun: median condo $460,000 versus $600,000 in 2026, $140,000 gap, Ville-Marie the cheaper, 50 versus 31 days on market, rent $1,950 versus $2,100, 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.