# Tampa Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Tampa Class A rent is $38/sqft/yr ($38 USD), typical term 10 years, 12 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $38/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 12 months.
- Vacancy: 18.6%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Tampa
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $38/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.8%

## FAQ
### What is Water Street Tampa's impact?
Material. The SPP-led mixed-use development has anchored Tampa's first credible trophy delivery in two decades and reshaped Downtown's tenant mix toward financial services and tech.

### How does Westshore compare to Downtown?
Westshore is the deeper legacy Class A market with insurance and banking back-office concentration. Downtown holds the post-2020 trophy tier and growing financial services migration.

### Is the post-2020 in-migration sustaining?
Yes — financial services, hedge fund, and family-office moves continue. Tampa benefits from Florida's tax regime and lower cost-of-living than Miami.

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