Atlanta has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Midtown at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Midtown, Buckhead.
  • Prime tier: West Midtown, Perimeter Center.
  • Established/emerging tier: Downtown.

Atlanta Class A submarkets

Atlanta has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Midtown at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Midtown, Buckhead.
  • Prime tier: West Midtown, Perimeter Center.
  • Established/emerging tier: Downtown.

By tier

**Midtown** (trophy, ~$50/sqft/yr) — Atlanta's principal HQ corridor. **Buckhead** (trophy, ~$48/sqft/yr) — Atlanta's premier finance and legal address. **Downtown** (established, ~$28/sqft/yr) — Legacy CBD repositioning. **West Midtown** (prime, ~$40/sqft/yr) — Repositioned warehouse and creative submarket. **Perimeter Center** (prime, ~$32/sqft/yr) — Suburban trophy and HQ market.

Key facts

cityAtlanta
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal38 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$38/sqft/yr
vacancy22.1%
typicalLeaseYears8
typicalRentFreeMonths14
submarkets5
primeYieldPct7.4%
trophyCount2
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Atlanta?
5, ranging from trophy (Midtown) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

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

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