# Gusu / Old City vs other Suzhou submarkets

> Gusu / Old City (prime, ~¥135/sqm/mo · ≈ $20.9 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Suzhou Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- Gusu / Old City sits at prime tier.
- Average rent ¥135/sqm/mo · ≈ $20.9 PSF/yr USD vs city average 180.
- Compared submarkets: Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) (trophy), Suzhou New District (SND) (prime), Wuzhong / Shihu Lake (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Suzhou
- **submarket**: Gusu / Old City
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: ¥135/sqm/mo · ≈ $20.9 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Gusu / Old City in Suzhou?
Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), Suzhou New District (SND), Wuzhong / Shihu Lake

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