# Midtown vs other Detroit submarkets

> Midtown (prime, ~$28/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Detroit Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Midtown sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $28/sqft/yr vs city average 26.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown (trophy), Corktown / Michigan Central (prime), Troy (established).

## Key facts
- **city**: Detroit
- **submarket**: Midtown
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $26/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 22.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Midtown in Detroit?
Downtown, Corktown / Michigan Central, Troy

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