# Sorrento Mesa, San Diego: best fit for…

> Sorrento Mesa is best-fit for defense, tech r&d (qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.

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## TL;DR
- Tier: prime.
- Tenant fit: Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.
- Average rent $42/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Diego
- **submarket**: Sorrento Mesa
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $42/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.4%

## FAQ
### Is Sorrento Mesa the right fit for my office?
Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences. If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/san-diego/sorrento-mesa/topics/best-for), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.