# Houston Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Houston is around $35/sqft/yr, with 18 months of typical rent-free on a 10-year term.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/houston/rents-and-incentives
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: $35/sqft/yr.
- Trophy submarket rents (Downtown) push to roughly $52/sqft/yr.
- Typical concessions on a 10-year deal: 18 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 26.7% — market trend is softening.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $35/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 26.7%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.6%
- **trophyRent**: $52/sqft/yr
- **primeRent**: $38/sqft/yr

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Houston?
Around $35/sqft/yr across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Downtown command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Houston?
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 Houston?
The Houston Class A market is currently softening. Vacancy is 26.7%, which sets the negotiating context.

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