# Beijing Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Beijing Class A rent is ¥320/sqm/mo · ≈ $49.6 PSF/yr USD ($50 USD), typical term 5 years, 8 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: ¥320/sqm/mo · ≈ $49.6 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 8 months.
- Vacancy: 18.5%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Beijing
- **country**: China
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: ¥320/sqm/mo · ≈ $49.6 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $50/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.6%

## FAQ
### What is the SOE tenancy context?
State-owned enterprises anchor a meaningful share of CBD Class A demand — typically long-duration leases, less price-sensitive, and structurally stable through cycles.

### How material is Zhongguancun?
Zhongguancun is China's deepest venture-backed tech cluster — Baidu HQ, Lenovo, Sina, and a deep network of unicorns and university-spinoff R&D.

### What is the language and contracting reality?
Operating language is Mandarin. Lease contracts are Mandarin (with bilingual versions for foreign tenants). Most deal-making for foreign tenants requires bilingual broker support.

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