# Raleigh-Durham Class A submarkets

> Raleigh-Durham has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown Raleigh at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Downtown Raleigh, Research Triangle Park.
- Prime tier: Downtown Durham, North Hills.
- Established/emerging tier: Cary / Morrisville.

## Key facts
- **city**: Raleigh-Durham
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $36/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $36/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.9%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 2

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Raleigh-Durham?
5, ranging from trophy (Downtown Raleigh) down to established and emerging clusters.

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