# Cairo Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Cairo is around $150/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.9 PSF/yr USD, with 4 months of typical rent-free on a 3-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: $150/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.9 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (New Administrative Capital (NAC)) push to roughly $192/sqm/yr · ≈ $17.8 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 3-year deal: 4 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 18.6% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Cairo
- **country**: Egypt
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: $150/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $14/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9%
- **trophyRent**: $192/sqm/yr · ≈ $17.8 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: $132/sqm/yr · ≈ $12.3 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Cairo?
Around $150/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.9 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like New Administrative Capital (NAC) command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Cairo?
4 months on a 3-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Cairo?
The Cairo Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 18.6%, which sets the negotiating context.

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