Center City East is a prime-tier Philadelphia submarket with average asking rent around $46/sqft/yr.
Center City East is a prime-tier Philadelphia submarket with average asking rent around $46/sqft/yr.
Center City East averages around $46/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 38. As a prime submarket, rent runs at or above city average with mostly tight availability.
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| city | Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| submarket | Center City East |
| tier | prime |
| averageRentLocal | $46/sqft/yr |
| cityClassARentUsd | $38/sqft/yr |
| cityVacancyPct | 21.6% |
Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.