South Waterfront is a prime-tier Portland (OR) submarket with average asking rent around $38/sqft/yr.
South Waterfront is a prime-tier Portland (OR) submarket with average asking rent around $38/sqft/yr.
South Waterfront averages around $38/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 32. As a prime submarket, rent runs at or above city average with mostly tight availability.
OHSU-anchored life-sciences submarket. Healthcare (OHSU), life sciences, biotech, university research.
| city | Portland (OR) |
|---|---|
| submarket | South Waterfront |
| tier | prime |
| averageRentLocal | $38/sqft/yr |
| cityClassARentUsd | $32/sqft/yr |
| cityVacancyPct | 27.8% |
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