# Auckland Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Auckland is around NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD, with 6 months of typical rent-free on a 6-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (Britomart) push to roughly NZ$540/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.6 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 6-year deal: 6 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 9.4% — market trend is flat.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Auckland
- **country**: New Zealand
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $41/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 9.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 6
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.8%
- **trophyRent**: NZ$540/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.6 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: NZ$420/sqm/yr · ≈ $23 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Auckland?
Around NZ$750/sqm/yr · ≈ $41.1 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Britomart command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Auckland?
6 months on a 6-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Auckland?
The Auckland Class A market is currently flat. Vacancy is 9.4%, which sets the negotiating context.

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