# Atlanta Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Atlanta Class A rent is $38/sqft/yr ($38 USD), typical term 8 years, 14 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $38/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 8 years.
- Typical rent-free: 14 months.
- Vacancy: 22.1%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Atlanta
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.1%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 8
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.4%

## 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/faq), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.