# Downtown West vs other Minneapolis submarkets

> Downtown West (trophy, ~$42/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Minneapolis Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown West sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $42/sqft/yr vs city average 32.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown East (trophy), North Loop (prime), Southwest Suburbs (Edina, Eden Prairie) (established).

## Key facts
- **city**: Minneapolis
- **submarket**: Downtown West
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $32/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 23.7%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown West in Minneapolis?
Downtown East, North Loop, Southwest Suburbs (Edina, Eden Prairie)

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