# Montreal Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Montreal Class A rent is C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD ($28 USD), typical term 10 years, 12 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 18.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Montreal
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%

## FAQ
### How significant is the Quebec language regime for tenants?
Material. Bill 96 strengthened French-language requirements for workplace and customer communications. Tenants should plan signage, contracts, and key personnel French capability.

### What is the AI tenant cluster?
MILA hosts ~700+ AI researchers across academic and corporate affiliates. Around the Mile-Ex / Marconi neighborhoods, applied AI tenants (Element AI alumni, Google Brain Montreal, Microsoft Research) anchor a structural cluster.

### How does the REM change leasing decisions?
Material. The REM materially expands the Class A trophy commuter catchment from the West Island, South Shore, and North Shore — repricing long-distance commute economics.

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