# Shanghai Class A submarkets

> Shanghai has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Lujiazui (Pudong) at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: Lujiazui (Pudong).
- Prime tier: Jing'an, Huaihai & Xintiandi, Hongqiao CBD, Qiantan.
- Established/emerging tier: —.

## Key facts
- **city**: Shanghai
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥260/sqm/mo · ≈ $40.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $40/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 4.4%
- **trophyCount**: 1
- **primeCount**: 4

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

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