# Baltimore Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Baltimore Class A rent is $30/sqft/yr ($30 USD), typical term 10 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: $30/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 14 months.
- Vacancy: 21.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Baltimore
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $30/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $30/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 21.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.2%

## FAQ
### What is Harbor East's role?
Harbor East is Baltimore's principal post-2010 trophy submarket — Legg Mason Tower, Four Seasons, and Marriott Waterfront anchor a deep mixed-use Class A cluster on the Inner Harbor's eastern edge.

### How is the legacy CBD recovering?
Slowly. Significant adaptive reuse and conversion is in early stages along Calvert Street and Charles Street, but absorption recovery is unlikely before 2027.

### What is Johns Hopkins's impact on the office market?
Material. JH Medicine, JH University, and APL anchor structural healthcare and research demand across multiple submarkets — Eastern Campus, Bayview, and APL Laurel.

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