# South Waterfront, Portland (OR) tenant profile

> South Waterfront's tenant base is anchored by healthcare (ohsu), life sciences, biotech, university research.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tier: prime.
- Tenant character: OHSU-anchored life-sciences submarket.
- Average rent: $38/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: Portland (OR)
- **submarket**: South Waterfront
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $32/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 27.8%

## FAQ
### What kind of tenants lease in South Waterfront?
Healthcare (OHSU), life sciences, biotech, university research.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/portland-or/south-waterfront/topics/tenant-profile), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.