Arts District / Downtown East (trophy, ~$52/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Dallas Class A submarkets we track.

  • Arts District / Downtown East sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $52/sqft/yr vs city average 36.
  • Compared submarkets: Uptown (trophy), Victory Park (prime), Legacy West (Plano) (trophy).

Arts District / Downtown East vs other Dallas submarkets

Arts District / Downtown East (trophy, ~$52/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Dallas Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Arts District / Downtown East sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $52/sqft/yr vs city average 36.
  • Compared submarkets: Uptown (trophy), Victory Park (prime), Legacy West (Plano) (trophy).

Side-by-side with peers

**Uptown** (trophy, $58/sqft/yr) — Dallas's deepest trophy concentration. **Victory Park** (prime, $54/sqft/yr) — Riverfront mixed-use trophy frontier. **Legacy West (Plano)** (trophy, $50/sqft/yr) — Premier suburban trophy market. **Las Colinas (Irving)** (established, $32/sqft/yr) — Established suburban Class A. **Preston Center** (prime, $56/sqft/yr) — Boutique HQ market.

Key facts

cityDallas
submarketArts District / Downtown East
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$52/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$36/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct24.3%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Arts District / Downtown East in Dallas?
Uptown, Victory Park, Legacy West (Plano)

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Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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