Washington DC has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by East End at the trophy tier.
Washington DC has 6 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by East End at the trophy tier.
**East End** (trophy, ~$75/sqft/yr) — DC's principal trophy submarket. **Central Business District** (prime, ~$60/sqft/yr) — K Street's traditional law and lobbying spine. **NoMa** (prime, ~$55/sqft/yr) — Repositioned tech and government corridor north of Union Station. **Southwest Waterfront** (prime, ~$64/sqft/yr) — The Wharf-anchored mixed-use frontier. **Georgetown & West End** (established, ~$58/sqft/yr) — Boutique HQ market on the river. **Arlington (Rosslyn–Ballston)** (prime, ~$52/sqft/yr) — Defense and tech corridor across the Potomac.
| city | Washington DC |
|---|---|
| country | United States |
| region | Americas |
| classARentLocal | 58 USD/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $58/sqft/yr |
| vacancy | 19.4% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 10 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 14 |
| submarkets | 6 |
| primeYieldPct | 6.3% |
| trophyCount | 1 |
| primeCount | 4 |
Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.