# Rotterdam Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Rotterdam Class A rent is €312/sqm/yr · ≈ $31.3 PSF/yr USD ($31 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: €312/sqm/yr · ≈ $31.3 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 7.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Rotterdam
- **country**: Netherlands
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €312/sqm/yr · ≈ $31.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $31/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 7.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 4.6%

## FAQ
### What is Wilhelminapier's role?
Wilhelminapier — the post-2000 redevelopment of the former Holland-Amerika Lijn cruise terminal — anchors Rotterdam's principal trophy submarket. De Rotterdam, Maastoren, and Toren op Zuid define the trophy tier.

### How does Rotterdam compare to Amsterdam?
Rotterdam offers ~25-35% rent discount to Amsterdam Class A with broadly equivalent specification. Rotterdam is more maritime, energy, and engineering-tilted; Amsterdam is finance, tech, and creative-tilted.

### What is the impact of TU Delft proximity?
Material. TU Delft (the Netherlands' deepest engineering university) is 25 minutes from Rotterdam by Metro E and anchors the broader Rotterdam-The Hague engineering and tech talent pipeline.

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