# Oakland, Pittsburgh: best fit for…

> Oakland is best-fit for healthcare (upmc), university research (pitt, cmu), biotech.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tier: prime.
- Tenant fit: Healthcare (UPMC), university research (Pitt, CMU), biotech.
- Average rent $30/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: Pittsburgh
- **submarket**: Oakland
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $30/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

## FAQ
### Is Oakland the right fit for my office?
Healthcare (UPMC), university research (Pitt, CMU), biotech. If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/pittsburgh/oakland/topics/best-for), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.