# Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights vs other San Diego submarkets

> Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights (established, ~$44/sqft/yr) is one of 5 San Diego Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights sits at established tier.
- Average rent $44/sqft/yr vs city average 56.
- Compared submarkets: UTC & Torrey Pines (trophy), Downtown (prime), Sorrento Mesa (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: San Diego
- **submarket**: Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: $44/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights in San Diego?
UTC & Torrey Pines, Downtown, Sorrento Mesa

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/san-diego/carlsbad-del-mar/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.