# South Lake Union vs other Seattle submarkets

> South Lake Union (trophy, ~$60/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Seattle Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- South Lake Union sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent $60/sqft/yr vs city average 52.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown CBD (trophy), Bellevue (trophy), Pioneer Square (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Seattle
- **submarket**: South Lake Union
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $60/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $52/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 26.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with South Lake Union in Seattle?
Downtown CBD, Bellevue, Pioneer Square

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/seattle/south-lake-union/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.