# San Francisco Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: San Francisco Class A rent is $78/sqft/yr ($78 USD), typical term 7 years, 22 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $78/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 7 years.
- Typical rent-free: 22 months.
- Vacancy: 31.5%.

## Key facts
- **city**: San Francisco
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $78/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $78/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 31.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 22
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.5%

## FAQ
### Is San Francisco a tenant's market right now?
Yes. Q1 2026 is the most tenant-favorable environment in the city since the early 2000s — both on rent and on concessions. Even trophy assets are negotiating.

### Are AI tenants actually absorbing space?
Yes — nearly all positive net absorption in 2024-2026 is AI-driven. OpenAI, Anthropic, and a long tail of foundation-model and AI-application companies are the marginal demand.

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