# Kendall Square vs other Boston submarkets

> Kendall Square (trophy, ~$105/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Boston Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Kendall Square sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $105/sqft/yr vs city average 78.
- Compared submarkets: Financial District (trophy), Cambridge & Kendall Square (trophy), Seaport (trophy).

## Key facts
- **city**: Boston
- **submarket**: Kendall Square
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $105/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 19.5%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Kendall Square in Boston?
Financial District, Cambridge & Kendall Square, Seaport

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