Downtown's tenant base is anchored by banking, government, professional services, legal.

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: Legacy CBD with deep trophy stock.
• Average rent: $72/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: Legacy CBD with deep trophy stock.
• Average rent: $72/sqft/yr.

Who clusters here

Banking, government, professional services, legal.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Downtown should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Downtown?

Banking, government, professional services, legal.

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• Downtown — submarket overview
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• Downtown — Amenity
• Downtown — Buildings

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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