River North is a established-tier Chicago submarket with average asking rent around $48/sqft/yr.
River North is a established-tier Chicago submarket with average asking rent around $48/sqft/yr.
River North averages around $48/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 52. As an established / value submarket, rent runs at or below city average with deeper availability.
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| city | Chicago |
|---|---|
| submarket | River North |
| tier | established |
| averageRentLocal | $48/sqft/yr |
| cityClassARentUsd | $52/sqft/yr |
| cityVacancyPct | 24.5% |
Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.