# Navy Yard vs other Philadelphia submarkets

> Navy Yard (prime, ~$42/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
- Navy Yard sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $42/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
- Compared submarkets: Center City West (trophy), Center City East (prime), University City / Schuylkill Yards (trophy).

## Key facts
- **city**: Philadelphia
- **submarket**: Navy Yard
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.6%

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

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