# South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco: best fit for…

> South of Market (SOMA) is best-fit for large tech hqs, ai, professional services, banking back-office.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Tier: trophy.
- Tenant fit: Large tech HQs, AI, professional services, banking back-office.
- Average rent $92/sqft/yr.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Francisco
- **submarket**: South of Market (SOMA)
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $92/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 31.5%

## FAQ
### Is South of Market (SOMA) the right fit for my office?
Large tech HQs, AI, professional services, banking back-office. 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-francisco/south-of-market/topics/best-for), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.