# Downtown vs other Nashville submarkets

> Downtown (trophy, ~$50/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Nashville Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 42.
- Compared submarkets: The Gulch (trophy), Midtown / Music Row (prime), West End / Vanderbilt (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Nashville
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $50/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 17.3%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown in Nashville?
The Gulch, Midtown / Music Row, West End / Vanderbilt

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