# Edinburgh Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Edinburgh is around £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD, with 18 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: £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (New Town / George Street) push to roughly £48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 10-year deal: 18 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 8.4% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Edinburgh
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $53/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 8.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%
- **trophyRent**: £48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: £44/sqft/yr · ≈ $55.9 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Edinburgh?
Around £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like New Town / George Street command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Edinburgh?
18 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 Edinburgh?
The Edinburgh Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 8.4%, which sets the negotiating context.

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