# Downtown, Houston office rents and availability

> Downtown is a trophy-tier Houston submarket with average asking rent around $52/sqft/yr.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Average asking rent: $52/sqft/yr.
- Tier: trophy.
- Citywide Class A rent context: $35/sqft/yr ($35 USD).
- Citywide vacancy: 26.7% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at trophy tier.

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $52/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 26.7%

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Downtown, Houston?
Around $52/sqft/yr. The citywide Class A index sits at $35/sqft/yr.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/houston/downtown/topics/rents-and-availability), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.