# Ottawa Class A submarkets

> Ottawa has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Downtown, Kanata North.
- Prime tier: Centretown, West End (Tunney's Pasture / Westboro), Gatineau / Hull.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$36/sqft/yr · ≈ $26.6 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $27/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 13.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 3

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Ottawa?
5, ranging from trophy (Downtown) down to established and emerging clusters.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/ottawa/neighborhoods-overview), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.