# Southwest Waterfront vs other Washington DC submarkets

> Southwest Waterfront (prime, ~$64/sqft/yr) is one of 6 Washington DC Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Southwest Waterfront sits at prime tier.
- Average rent $64/sqft/yr vs city average 58.
- Compared submarkets: East End (trophy), Central Business District (prime), NoMa (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Washington DC
- **submarket**: Southwest Waterfront
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $64/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $58/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 19.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Southwest Waterfront in Washington DC?
East End, Central Business District, NoMa

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