# Downtown vs other Ottawa submarkets

> Downtown (trophy, ~C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Ottawa 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 C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD vs city average 36.
- Compared submarkets: Centretown (prime), Kanata North (trophy), West End (Tunney's Pasture / Westboro) (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $27/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 13.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown in Ottawa?
Centretown, Kanata North, West End (Tunney's Pasture / Westboro)

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