# Atlanta Class A Office Market

> Atlanta Class A office rents around $38/sqft/yr, with 22.1% vacancy and 14 months of typical rent-free on a 8-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Trophy Class A in Buckhead and Midtown trades at $50-$60/sqft; Downtown sub-$30.
- Overall vacancy north of 22% reflects deep Class B and CBD overhang.
- Midtown remains the principal HQ destination — tech, professional services, and corporate.
- Concessions remain rich — 14-18 months free on a 10-year deal is typical.

## Key facts
- **city**: Atlanta
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancyPct**: 22.1%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 8
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **corporateTaxPct**: 24.5%
- **talentIndex**: 82

## FAQ
### How meaningful is the Buckhead vs. Midtown rent gap?
Trophy assets in both submarkets trade at broadly comparable rents; the differentiation is tenant culture (Buckhead more finance/legal, Midtown more tech/media) rather than economics.

### Is the Downtown CBD recoverable?
Significant adaptive reuse and conversion is in early stages, but absorption recovery is unlikely before 2027-2028. Downtown trades at a 40-50% discount to Midtown trophy.

### What is the impact of MARTA on rents?
MARTA-served trophy buildings now command a measurable premium of roughly 10-15% over otherwise-comparable car-dependent Class A — a recent shift driven by post-2022 commute economics.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/atlanta), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.