# San Francisco Class A market cycle position

> San Francisco Class A is currently rising with 31.5% headline vacancy — trophy is structurally tighter than the broader market suggests.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline vacancy: 31.5%; trend rising.
- Cycle is bifurcated: trophy is tight; secondary Class A and Class B are loose.
- Construction pipeline is largely visible 36–60 months ahead.
- Use cycle position to time renewal vs. relocation decisions.

## 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
### Where is San Francisco Class A in its cycle?
Headline trend is rising with 31.5% vacancy. Trophy is structurally tighter than the index suggests.

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