# Budapest Class A vs Class B office

> Class B office in Budapest typically trades 30–60% below Class A on rent, with materially higher vacancy and a much harder lease-up profile.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A asking: €264/sqm/yr · ≈ $26.5 PSF/yr USD; Class B typically 30–60% below.
- Vacancy gap is structural — Class B carries the long tail.
- Repricing of Class B is the defining feature of post-2020 office markets.
- Conversion (residential / mixed-use) is now a real exit for Class B in many Budapest submarkets.

## Key facts
- **city**: Budapest
- **country**: Hungary
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €264/sqm/yr · ≈ $26.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $26/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 8
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.4%

## FAQ
### How much cheaper is Class B than Class A in Budapest?
Typically 30–60% on rent, with materially higher vacancy and weaker concessions. The gap has widened since 2020.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/budapest/class-a-vs-class-b), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.