Buckhead (trophy, ~$48/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Atlanta Class A submarkets we track.

  • Buckhead sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $48/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
  • Compared submarkets: Midtown (trophy), Downtown (established), West Midtown (prime).

Buckhead vs other Atlanta submarkets

Buckhead (trophy, ~$48/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Atlanta Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Buckhead sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $48/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
  • Compared submarkets: Midtown (trophy), Downtown (established), West Midtown (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Midtown** (trophy, $50/sqft/yr) — Atlanta's principal HQ corridor. **Downtown** (established, $28/sqft/yr) — Legacy CBD repositioning. **West Midtown** (prime, $40/sqft/yr) — Repositioned warehouse and creative submarket. **Perimeter Center** (prime, $32/sqft/yr) — Suburban trophy and HQ market.

Key facts

cityAtlanta
submarketBuckhead
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$48/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$38/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct22.1%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Buckhead in Atlanta?
Midtown, Downtown, West Midtown

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Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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