Downtown is a prime-tier San Diego submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.

  • Average asking rent: $50/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $56/sqft/yr ($56 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 18.4% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

Downtown, San Diego office rents and availability

Downtown is a prime-tier San Diego submarket with average asking rent around $50/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

  • Average asking rent: $50/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $56/sqft/yr ($56 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 18.4% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

Where rent sits

Downtown averages around $50/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 56. As a prime submarket, rent runs at or above city average with mostly tight availability.

Availability dynamics

Repositioning trophy core. Banking, law, professional services, hospitality HQs.

Key facts

citySan Diego
submarketDowntown
tierprime
averageRentLocal$50/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$56/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct18.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Class A rent in Downtown, San Diego?
Around $50/sqft/yr. The citywide Class A index sits at $56/sqft/yr.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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