Southwest Waterfront's tenant base is anchored by defense contractors, federal agencies (hud, faa), professional services.

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: The Wharf-anchored mixed-use frontier.
• Average rent: $64/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant character: The Wharf-anchored mixed-use frontier.
• Average rent: $64/sqft/yr.

Who clusters here

Defense contractors, federal agencies (HUD, FAA), professional services.

What that means for newcomers

Newcomers to Southwest Waterfront should expect peer-tenant scrutiny: covenant strength, brand fit, and signage standards are watched closely. Lease-up product underwrites by anchor tenant; secondary tenants typically benefit from anchor halo.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What kind of tenants lease in Southwest Waterfront?

Defense contractors, federal agencies (HUD, FAA), professional services.

Related

• Southwest Waterfront — submarket overview
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• Southwest Waterfront — Rents
• Southwest Waterfront — Transit
• Southwest Waterfront — Amenity
• Southwest Waterfront — Buildings

Editorial provenance

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

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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