# Seattle Class A submarkets

> Seattle has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown CBD at the trophy tier.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/seattle/neighborhoods-overview
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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
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Downtown CBD, South Lake Union, Bellevue.
- Prime tier: Pioneer Square, Redmond.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Seattle
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $52/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $52/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 26.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 16
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.7%
- **trophyCount**: 3
- **primeCount**: 2

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Seattle?
5, ranging from trophy (Downtown CBD) down to established and emerging clusters.

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