# Zurich Class A office rents and incentives

> Headline Class A rent in Zurich is around CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD, with 6 months of typical rent-free on a 7-year term.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Headline Class A rent: CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD.
- Trophy submarket rents (Bahnhofstrasse / Paradeplatz) push to roughly CHF 110/sqft/yr · ≈ $121 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical concessions on a 7-year deal: 6 months free rent.
- Vacancy stands at 3.8% — market trend is flat.
- Use effective rent (face minus PV of concessions), not headline, to compare deals.

## Key facts
- **city**: Zurich
- **country**: Switzerland
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $105/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 3.8%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 3.2%
- **trophyRent**: CHF 110/sqft/yr · ≈ $121 PSF/yr USD
- **primeRent**: CHF 75/sqft/yr · ≈ $82.5 PSF/yr USD

## FAQ
### What is the average Class A rent in Zurich?
Around CHF 95/sqft/yr · ≈ $105 PSF/yr USD across the broader Class A index. Trophy submarkets like Bahnhofstrasse / Paradeplatz command 20–40% above that.

### How many months of rent-free are normal in Zurich?
6 months on a 7-year deal is the standard benchmark. Lease-up product or tenants with strong covenant strength can push higher.

### Are rents rising or falling in Zurich?
The Zurich Class A market is currently flat. Vacancy is 3.8%, which sets the negotiating context.

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