# Downtown CBD vs other Montreal submarkets

> Downtown CBD (trophy, ~C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Montreal Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown CBD sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 38.
- Compared submarkets: Mile-Ex & Marconi (prime), Griffintown & Old Port (prime), René-Lévesque West (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Montreal
- **submarket**: Downtown CBD
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown CBD in Montreal?
Mile-Ex & Marconi, Griffintown & Old Port, René-Lévesque West

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