# Downtown vs other Houston submarkets

> Downtown (trophy, ~$52/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Houston Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $52/sqft/yr vs city average 35.
- Compared submarkets: Galleria / Uptown (prime), Energy Corridor (established), Texas Medical Center (prime).

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

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown in Houston?
Galleria / Uptown, Energy Corridor, Texas Medical Center

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