# Downtown KCMO vs other Kansas City submarkets

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

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## 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).

## Key facts
- **city**: Kansas City
- **submarket**: Downtown KCMO
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $32/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $26/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.7%

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

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