# Johannesburg Class A submarkets

> Johannesburg has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Sandton at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch.
- Prime tier: Bryanston & Fourways.
- Established/emerging tier: Midrand.

## Key facts
- **city**: Johannesburg
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $13/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.4%
- **trophyCount**: 3
- **primeCount**: 1

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Johannesburg?
5, ranging from trophy (Sandton) down to established and emerging clusters.

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