# Geneva Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Geneva is around CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD, with 4 months of typical rent-free on a 5-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (Rue du Rhône / Cité) push to roughly CHF 880/sqm/yr · ≈ $89.9 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 5-year deal: 4 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 5.2% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## 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%
- **trophyRent**: CHF 880/sqm/yr · ≈ $89.9 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: CHF 720/sqm/yr · ≈ $73.6 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Geneva?
Around CHF 800/sqm/yr · ≈ $81.8 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Rue du Rhône / Cité command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Geneva?
4 months on a 5-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Geneva?
The Geneva Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 5.2%, which sets the negotiating context.

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