# Downtown Durham vs other Raleigh-Durham submarkets

> Downtown Durham (prime, ~$42/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Raleigh-Durham Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown Durham sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $42/sqft/yr vs city average 36.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown Raleigh (trophy), Research Triangle Park (trophy), North Hills (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Raleigh-Durham
- **submarket**: Downtown Durham
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $36/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 16.8%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown Durham in Raleigh-Durham?
Downtown Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, North Hills

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