# Singapore office lease norms

> Singapore leases are typically 3-5 years, gross-rent based with the landlord covering most operating expenses inside the rent.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Typical lease length: 4 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 5.4%; trend rising.
- Singapore leases are typically 3-5 years, gross-rent based with the landlord covering most operating expenses inside the rent.

## Key facts
- **city**: Singapore
- **country**: Singapore
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: S$11.5/sqft/mo · ≈ $102 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $102/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 5.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 4
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 3.6%

## FAQ
### What's a typical lease term in Singapore?
4 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.

### How is rent quoted in Singapore?
In SGD/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($102/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

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