# Zamalek / Mohandessin vs other Cairo submarkets

> Zamalek / Mohandessin (prime, ~$156/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Cairo Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- Zamalek / Mohandessin sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $156/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 150.
- Compared submarkets: New Administrative Capital (NAC) (trophy), New Cairo (trophy), Smart Village / 6th of October (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Cairo
- **submarket**: Zamalek / Mohandessin
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $156/sqm/yr · ≈ $14.5 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $14/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Zamalek / Mohandessin in Cairo?
New Administrative Capital (NAC), New Cairo, Smart Village / 6th of October

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