# Downtown Phoenix vs other Phoenix submarkets

> Downtown Phoenix (prime, ~$32/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Phoenix Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown Phoenix sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $32/sqft/yr vs city average 34.
- Compared submarkets: Camelback Corridor (trophy), Tempe / Town Lake (trophy), Chandler / Gilbert (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Phoenix
- **submarket**: Downtown Phoenix
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $32/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $34/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 23.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown Phoenix in Phoenix?
Camelback Corridor, Tempe / Town Lake, Chandler / Gilbert

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