Navy Yard's tenant base is anchored by corporate hqs, life sciences, manufacturing r&d, clean tech.

  • Tier: prime.
  • Tenant character: Master-planned campus on the Delaware.
  • Average rent: $42/sqft/yr.

Navy Yard, Philadelphia tenant profile

Navy Yard's tenant base is anchored by corporate hqs, life sciences, manufacturing r&d, clean tech.

TL;DR

  • Tier: prime.
  • Tenant character: Master-planned campus on the Delaware.
  • Average rent: $42/sqft/yr.

Who clusters here

Corporate HQs, life sciences, manufacturing R&D, clean tech.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Navy Yard should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

cityPhiladelphia
submarketNavy Yard
tierprime
averageRentLocal$42/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$38/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct21.6%

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Navy Yard?
Corporate HQs, life sciences, manufacturing R&D, clean tech.

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Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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