# Hongqiao CBD vs other Shanghai submarkets

> Hongqiao CBD (prime, ~$38/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Shanghai Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Hongqiao CBD sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $38/sqft/yr vs city average 260.
- Compared submarkets: Lujiazui (Pudong) (trophy), Jing'an (prime), Huaihai & Xintiandi (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Shanghai
- **submarket**: Hongqiao CBD
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $40/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 19.8%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Hongqiao CBD in Shanghai?
Lujiazui (Pudong), Jing'an, Huaihai & Xintiandi

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