# Columbia / Howard County vs other Baltimore submarkets

> Columbia / Howard County (prime, ~$28/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Baltimore Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Columbia / Howard County sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $28/sqft/yr vs city average 30.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown (established), Harbor East (trophy), Johns Hopkins / Eastern (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Baltimore
- **submarket**: Columbia / Howard County
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $30/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Columbia / Howard County in Baltimore?
Downtown, Harbor East, Johns Hopkins / Eastern

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