# Vancouver Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Vancouver Class A rent is C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD ($38 USD), typical term 10 years, 10 months free.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 10 months.
- Vacancy: 11.2%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Vancouver
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $38/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 11.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 10
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.2%

## FAQ
### How tight is the trophy market?
Direct vacancy in trophy product is sub-6% as of Q1 2026. Sublease availability remains tight despite tech right-sizing in 2022-2023.

### What is the Coal Harbour premium?
Coal Harbour waterfront product trades C$10-$15/sqft above the broader CBD trophy average — a function of views, amenitization, and limited inventory.

### How does Vancouver compare to Toronto on cost?
Vancouver Class A trophy is broadly comparable to Toronto Bay Street trophy on a Canadian-dollar basis; trophy sub-supply is more acute in Vancouver.

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