# Downtown vs other San Diego submarkets

> Downtown (prime, ~$50/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
- Downtown sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 56.
- Compared submarkets: UTC & Torrey Pines (trophy), Sorrento Mesa (prime), Mission Valley (established).

## Key facts
- **city**: San Diego
- **submarket**: Downtown
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $50/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Downtown in San Diego?
UTC & Torrey Pines, Sorrento Mesa, Mission Valley

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