# Chicago Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Chicago is around $52/sqft/yr, with 22 months of typical rent-free on a 10-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: $52/sqft/yr.
- Trophy submarket rents (West Loop) push to roughly $70/sqft/yr.
- Typical concessions on a 10-year deal: 22 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 24.5% — market trend is flat.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Chicago
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $52/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $52/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 24.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 22
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 7%
- **trophyRent**: $70/sqft/yr
- **primeRent**: $50/sqft/yr

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Chicago?
Around $52/sqft/yr across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like West Loop command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Chicago?
22 months on a 10-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Chicago?
The Chicago Class A market is currently flat. Vacancy is 24.5%, which sets the negotiating context.

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