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

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown.
  • Prime tier: Midtown, Corktown / Michigan Central.
  • Established/emerging tier: Troy, Southfield.

Detroit Class A submarkets

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

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown.
  • Prime tier: Midtown, Corktown / Michigan Central.
  • Established/emerging tier: Troy, Southfield.

By tier

**Downtown** (trophy, ~$32/sqft/yr) — Bedrock-led trophy redevelopment core. **Midtown** (prime, ~$28/sqft/yr) — Healthcare and university corridor. **Corktown / Michigan Central** (prime, ~$30/sqft/yr) — Ford's mobility innovation district. **Troy** (established, ~$24/sqft/yr) — Premier suburban Class A submarket. **Southfield** (established, ~$22/sqft/yr) — Legacy suburban Class A spine.

Key facts

cityDetroit
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal26 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$26/sqft/yr
vacancy22.6%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths14
submarkets5
primeYieldPct7.6%
trophyCount1
primeCount2

Frequently asked questions

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

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Class A Atlas Editorial Desk — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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