# Tampa Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Tampa is around $38/sqft/yr, with 12 months of typical rent-free on a 10-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: $38/sqft/yr.
- Trophy submarket rents (Downtown) push to roughly $46/sqft/yr.
- Typical concessions on a 10-year deal: 12 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 18.6% — market trend is rising.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## 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%
- **trophyRent**: $46/sqft/yr
- **primeRent**: $36/sqft/yr

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Tampa?
Around $38/sqft/yr across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Downtown command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Tampa?
12 months on a 10-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Tampa?
The Tampa Class A market is currently rising. Vacancy is 18.6%, which sets the negotiating context.

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