# San Diego Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: San Diego Class A rent is $56/sqft/yr ($56 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: $56/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 18.4%.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Diego
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $56/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $56/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.4%

## FAQ
### How tight is UTC / Torrey Pines?
Direct vacancy in life sciences product is sub-7% as of Q1 2026. Lab-ready inventory is structurally tight.

### What is the defense tenancy concentration?
Material. Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, Booz Allen, and a deep cluster of defense contractors anchor Class A demand around Sorrento Mesa and Kearny Mesa.

### Is downtown San Diego recovering?
Slowly. The Campus at Horton reposition is the single largest downtown leasing event of the cycle. Broader recovery requires sustained demand diversification.

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