# Geneva Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Geneva Class A rent is CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD ($82 USD), typical term 5 years, 4 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 4 months.
- Vacancy: 5.2%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Geneva
- **country**: Switzerland
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $82/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 5.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 3.4%

## FAQ
### What is the impact of international organisations on demand?
Material. UN Geneva, WTO, ICRC, ITU, WIPO, and a deep treaty-body cluster anchor 30%+ of Geneva's Class A market with long-duration headquarters-agreement tenancy.

### How does Geneva's rent compare to Zurich?
Geneva trophy product clears at CHF 700-900/sqm/year (Old Town and Rue du Rhône); Zurich Bahnhofstrasse is broadly comparable. Geneva's overall Class A average is slightly lower than Zurich.

### Are concessions available?
Limited. Rent-free of 3-6 months on a 10-year deal is the norm — among the tightest in EMEA, reflecting persistent supply scarcity.

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