Pioneer Square is a prime-tier Seattle submarket with average asking rent around $48/sqft/yr.

  • Average asking rent: $48/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $52/sqft/yr ($52 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 26.4% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

Pioneer Square, Seattle office rents and availability

Pioneer Square is a prime-tier Seattle submarket with average asking rent around $48/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

  • Average asking rent: $48/sqft/yr.
  • Tier: prime.
  • Citywide Class A rent context: $52/sqft/yr ($52 USD).
  • Citywide vacancy: 26.4% — submarket-level availability is typically tighter at prime tier.

Where rent sits

Pioneer Square averages around $48/sqft/yr for Class A, against a citywide Class A index of 52. As a prime submarket, rent runs at or above city average with mostly tight availability.

Availability dynamics

Boutique creative submarket. Tech, creative agencies, hospitality, design firms.

Key facts

citySeattle
submarketPioneer Square
tierprime
averageRentLocal$48/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$52/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct26.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Class A rent in Pioneer Square, Seattle?
Around $48/sqft/yr. The citywide Class A index sits at $52/sqft/yr.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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