# Sorrento Mesa vs other San Diego submarkets

> Sorrento Mesa (prime, ~$42/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
- Sorrento Mesa sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $42/sqft/yr vs city average 56.
- Compared submarkets: UTC & Torrey Pines (trophy), Downtown (prime), Mission Valley (established).

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

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

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