# Cape Town Class A submarkets

> Cape Town has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by CBD & Foreshore at the trophy tier.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/cape-town/neighborhoods-overview
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: CBD & Foreshore, V&A Waterfront.
- Prime tier: Century City, Claremont & Newlands, Woodstock & Salt River.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Cape Town
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R180/sqm/mo · ≈ $10.8 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 5
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 8.6%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 3

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Cape Town?
5, ranging from trophy (CBD & Foreshore) down to established and emerging clusters.

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