Dallas has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Uptown at the trophy tier.

  • 6 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Uptown, Arts District / Downtown East, Legacy West (Plano).
  • Prime tier: Victory Park, Preston Center.
  • Established/emerging tier: Las Colinas (Irving).

Dallas Class A submarkets

Dallas has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Uptown at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 6 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Uptown, Arts District / Downtown East, Legacy West (Plano).
  • Prime tier: Victory Park, Preston Center.
  • Established/emerging tier: Las Colinas (Irving).

By tier

**Uptown** (trophy, ~$58/sqft/yr) — Dallas's deepest trophy concentration. **Arts District / Downtown East** (trophy, ~$52/sqft/yr) — Trophy stock at the museum cluster. **Victory Park** (prime, ~$54/sqft/yr) — Riverfront mixed-use trophy frontier. **Legacy West (Plano)** (trophy, ~$50/sqft/yr) — Premier suburban trophy market. **Las Colinas (Irving)** (established, ~$32/sqft/yr) — Established suburban Class A. **Preston Center** (prime, ~$56/sqft/yr) — Boutique HQ market.

Key facts

cityDallas
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal36 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$36/sqft/yr
vacancy24.3%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths16
submarkets6
primeYieldPct7%
trophyCount3
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Dallas?
6, ranging from trophy (Uptown) 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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