# Washington DC Class A submarkets

> Washington DC has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by East End at the trophy tier.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc/neighborhoods-overview
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- 6 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: East End.
- Prime tier: Central Business District, NoMa, Southwest Waterfront, Arlington (Rosslyn–Ballston).
- Established/emerging tier: Georgetown & West End.

## Key facts
- **city**: Washington DC
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $58/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $58/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.3%
- **trophyCount**: 1
- **primeCount**: 4

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Washington DC?
6, ranging from trophy (East End) down to established and emerging clusters.

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