# San Diego Class A submarkets

> San Diego has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by UTC & Torrey Pines at the trophy tier.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/san-diego/neighborhoods-overview
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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: UTC & Torrey Pines.
- Prime tier: Downtown, Sorrento Mesa.
- Established/emerging tier: Mission Valley, Carlsbad & Del Mar Heights.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Diego
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $56/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.4%
- **trophyCount**: 1
- **primeCount**: 2

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in San Diego?
5, ranging from trophy (UTC & Torrey Pines) down to established and emerging clusters.

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