Phoenix has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Camelback Corridor at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Camelback Corridor, Tempe / Town Lake.
  • Prime tier: Downtown Phoenix, Chandler / Gilbert, Scottsdale.
  • Established/emerging tier: —.

Phoenix Class A submarkets

Phoenix has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Camelback Corridor at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Camelback Corridor, Tempe / Town Lake.
  • Prime tier: Downtown Phoenix, Chandler / Gilbert, Scottsdale.
  • Established/emerging tier: —.

By tier

**Camelback Corridor** (trophy, ~$42/sqft/yr) — Phoenix's premier suburban trophy spine. **Tempe / Town Lake** (trophy, ~$44/sqft/yr) — Mid-rise Class A frontier on the lake. **Downtown Phoenix** (prime, ~$32/sqft/yr) — Repositioned legacy CBD. **Chandler / Gilbert** (prime, ~$30/sqft/yr) — Suburban tech and semiconductor corridor. **Scottsdale** (prime, ~$40/sqft/yr) — Premium suburban Class A market.

Key facts

cityPhoenix
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal34 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$34/sqft/yr
vacancy23.4%
typicalLeaseYears7
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets5
primeYieldPct7.2%
trophyCount2
primeCount3

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Phoenix?
5, ranging from trophy (Camelback Corridor) 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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