# Downtown vs other Baltimore submarkets

> Downtown (established, ~$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
- Downtown sits at established tier.
- Average rent $28/sqft/yr vs city average 30.
- Compared submarkets: Harbor East (trophy), Johns Hopkins / Eastern (prime), Columbia / Howard County (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Baltimore
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $30/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

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

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