# Downtown Core vs other Calgary submarkets

> Downtown Core (trophy, ~C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Calgary Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown Core sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD vs city average 32.
- Compared submarkets: Beltline (prime), West End (prime), East Village / Rivers District (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Calgary
- **submarket**: Downtown Core
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $24/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 28.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown Core in Calgary?
Beltline, West End, East Village / Rivers District

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