# San Francisco Class A submarkets

> San Francisco has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Transbay at the trophy tier.

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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
- 6 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Transbay, South of Market (SOMA).
- Prime tier: Financial District, Mission Bay & SoMa, Mission Bay.
- Established/emerging tier: Jackson Square.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Francisco
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $78/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 31.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 22
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.5%
- **trophyCount**: 2
- **primeCount**: 3

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in San Francisco?
6, ranging from trophy (Transbay) down to established and emerging clusters.

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