# Sorrento Mesa, San Diego tenant profile

> Sorrento Mesa's tenant base is anchored by defense, tech r&d (qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.

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## TL;DR
- Tier: prime.
- Tenant character: Defense and tech R&D belt.
- 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
### What kind of tenants lease in Sorrento Mesa?
Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.

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