# South Congress (SoCo) vs other Austin submarkets

> South Congress (SoCo) (prime, ~$58/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Austin Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- South Congress (SoCo) sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $58/sqft/yr vs city average 60.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown (trophy), Domain (prime), East Austin (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Austin
- **submarket**: South Congress (SoCo)
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $58/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $60/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 27.8%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with South Congress (SoCo) in Austin?
Downtown, Domain, East Austin

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