# Downtown vs other Atlanta submarkets

> Downtown (established, ~$28/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Atlanta Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown sits at established tier.
- Average rent $28/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
- Compared submarkets: Midtown (trophy), Buckhead (trophy), West Midtown (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Atlanta
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 22.1%

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

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