# Boston Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Boston Class A rent is $78/sqft/yr ($78 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $78/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 18 months.
- Vacancy: 19.5%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Boston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $78/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.2%

## FAQ
### Why is Cambridge / Kendall Square so dominant in life sciences?
MIT and Harvard adjacency, plus 30 years of cumulative cluster effects across pharma, biotech, and venture capital, have created the densest life-sciences talent and capital pool in the world.

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