# Downtown Durham, Raleigh-Durham tenant profile

> Downtown Durham's tenant base is anchored by tech, biotech, university spinouts, creative agencies.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tier: prime.
- Tenant character: American Tobacco-anchored creative cluster.
- Average rent: $42/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: Raleigh-Durham
- **submarket**: Downtown Durham
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $36/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 16.8%

## FAQ
### What kind of tenants lease in Downtown Durham?
Tech, biotech, university spinouts, creative agencies.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/raleigh-durham/downtown-durham/topics/tenant-profile), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.