# Boston Class A submarkets

> Boston has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Financial District at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 6 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Financial District, Cambridge & Kendall Square, Seaport, Kendall Square, Post Office Square.
- Prime tier: Back Bay.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Boston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $78/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%
- **trophyCount**: 5
- **primeCount**: 1

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Boston?
6, ranging from trophy (Financial District) down to established and emerging clusters.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/boston/neighborhoods-overview), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.