# Center City East vs other Philadelphia submarkets

> Center City East (prime, ~$46/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Philadelphia Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Center City East sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $46/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
- Compared submarkets: Center City West (trophy), University City / Schuylkill Yards (trophy), Navy Yard (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Philadelphia
- **submarket**: Center City East
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $46/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Center City East in Philadelphia?
Center City West, University City / Schuylkill Yards, Navy Yard

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