# Santiago office transit and commute

> Santiago Metro (7 lines, the largest in Latin America by length).

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**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Santiago Metro (7 lines, the largest in Latin America by length).
- Trophy submarket is Las Condes (Sanhattan) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Nueva Las Condes offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Santiago
- **country**: Chile
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: CLP$22,000/sqm/mo · ≈ $27 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $27/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 9.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%
- **trophySubmarket**: Las Condes (Sanhattan)

## FAQ
### Which Santiago submarket has the best commute economics?
Las Condes (Sanhattan) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Nueva Las Condes is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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