# Best cities with the lowest Class A vacancy rate

> Zurich leads this ranking — talent index 96/100, Class A rent $105/sqft/yr, 3.8% vacancy — followed by Taipei and Hamburg.

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**Last updated:** 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z
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## TL;DR
- #1 Zurich (score 81/100) — Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages.
- #2 Taipei (score 79/100) — Taipei Class A vacancy is 4.2% — the #2-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages.
- Lowest rent on this list: Vienna at $31/sqft/yr.
- Deepest talent: Zurich at 96/100 talent index.
- Lowest corporate tax: Zurich at 19.7%.

## Key facts
- **itemCount**: 10
- **category**: By market
- **topCity**: Zurich
- **topScore**: 81
- **cheapestRentCity**: Vienna
- **cheapestRent**: $31
- **deepestTalentCity**: Zurich
- **deepestTalentScore**: 96

## FAQ
### What is the #1 city on this list and why?
Zurich ranks #1 with a score of 81/100. Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. Class A rent is $105/sqft/yr with 3.8% vacancy and a talent index of 96/100.

### Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?
Vienna has the lowest Class A rent at $31/sqft/yr, versus $113/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Tokyo).

### Which city has the deepest talent pool?
Zurich scores highest on talent depth at 96/100. The talent index measures the density and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors.

### Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?
Zurich carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 19.7%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser.

### Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?
Taipei has the most competitive premium flex office pricing at $580/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms.

### How is the ranking score calculated?
Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates.

### How often is this list updated?
Class A rent, vacancy rate, talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/best/best-cities-lowest-class-a-vacancy), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.