# Downtown (Golden Triangle) vs other Pittsburgh submarkets

> Downtown (Golden Triangle) (trophy, ~$32/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Pittsburgh Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Downtown (Golden Triangle) sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $32/sqft/yr vs city average 28.
- Compared submarkets: Strip District (trophy), Oakland (prime), South Side Works (established).

## Key facts
- **city**: Pittsburgh
- **submarket**: Downtown (Golden Triangle)
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $32/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown (Golden Triangle) in Pittsburgh?
Strip District, Oakland, South Side Works

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