# River North vs other Chicago submarkets

> River North (established, ~$48/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Chicago Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- River North sits at established tier.
- Average rent $48/sqft/yr vs city average 52.
- Compared submarkets: West Loop (trophy), The Loop (prime), Fulton Market (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Chicago
- **submarket**: River North
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: $48/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $52/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 24.5%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with River North in Chicago?
West Loop, The Loop, Fulton Market

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/chicago/river-north/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.