# San José Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in San José is around $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD, with 6 months of typical rent-free on a 5-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (Escazú) push to roughly $264/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.5 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 5-year deal: 6 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 12.4% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: San José
- **country**: Costa Rica
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $22/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.4%
- **trophyRent**: $264/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.5 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: $216/sqm/yr · ≈ $20.1 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in San José?
Around $240/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.3 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Escazú command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in San José?
6 months on a 5-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in San José?
The San José Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 12.4%, which sets the negotiating context.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/san-jose-cr/rents-and-incentives), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.