Downtown KCMO (trophy, ~$32/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Kansas City Class A submarkets we track.

  • Downtown KCMO sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $32/sqft/yr vs city average 26.
  • Compared submarkets: Crossroads Arts District (trophy), Country Club Plaza (prime), Overland Park (prime).

Downtown KCMO vs other Kansas City submarkets

Downtown KCMO (trophy, ~$32/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Kansas City Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Downtown KCMO sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $32/sqft/yr vs city average 26.
  • Compared submarkets: Crossroads Arts District (trophy), Country Club Plaza (prime), Overland Park (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Crossroads Arts District** (trophy, $34/sqft/yr) — Repositioned creative-class trophy frontier. **Country Club Plaza** (prime, $32/sqft/yr) — Premier mid-town mixed-use Class A. **Overland Park** (prime, $28/sqft/yr) — Premier suburban Class A market. **South Kansas City (Cerner Innovations)** (established, $26/sqft/yr) — Cerner / Oracle Health global HQ campus.

Key facts

cityKansas City
submarketDowntown KCMO
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$32/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct18.7%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Downtown KCMO in Kansas City?
Crossroads Arts District, Country Club Plaza, Overland Park

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