--- title: "Best cities with the lowest Class A vacancy rate" description: "Best cities with the lowest Class A vacancy rate. Ranked 10 global markets with data on rent, talent, tax, and vacancy. Top picks: Zurich, Taipei, Hamburg." canonical: https://classa.info/best/best-cities-lowest-class-a-vacancy pageType: best-of lastUpdated: 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Zurich leads this ranking — talent index 96/100, Class A rent $105/sqft/yr, 3.8% vacancy — followed by Taipei and Hamburg. ## TL;DR - #1 Zurich (score 81/100) — Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. - #2 Taipei (score 79/100) — Taipei Class A vacancy is 4.2% — the #2-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. - Lowest rent on this list: Vienna at $31/sqft/yr. - Deepest talent: Zurich at 96/100 talent index. - Lowest corporate tax: Zurich at 19.7%. # Best cities with the lowest Class A vacancy rate **Zurich leads this ranking — talent index 96/100, [Class A](/glossary/class-a) rent $105/sqft/yr, 3.8% vacancy — followed by Taipei and Hamburg.** ## TL;DR - #1 Zurich (score 81/100) — Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. - #2 Taipei (score 79/100) — Taipei Class A vacancy is 4.2% — the #2-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. - Lowest rent on this list: Vienna at $31/sqft/yr. - Deepest talent: Zurich at 96/100 talent index. - Lowest corporate tax: Zurich at 19.7%. ## Ranked list - **#1 [Zurich](/cities/zurich)** — Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 81/100)* - **#2 [Taipei](/cities/taipei)** — Taipei Class A vacancy is 4.2% — the #2-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 79/100)* - **#3 [Hamburg](/cities/hamburg)** — Hamburg Class A vacancy is 4.4% — the #3-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 78/100)* - **#4 [Tokyo](/cities/tokyo)** — Tokyo Class A vacancy is 4.6% — the #4-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 77/100)* - **#5 [Riyadh](/cities/riyadh)** — Riyadh Class A vacancy is 4.6% — the #5-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 77/100)* - **#6 [Vienna](/cities/vienna)** — Vienna Class A vacancy is 4.6% — the #6-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 77/100)* - **#7 [Stuttgart](/cities/stuttgart)** — Stuttgart Class A vacancy is 4.6% — the #7-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 77/100)* - **#8 [Luxembourg](/cities/luxembourg)** — Luxembourg Class A vacancy is 4.8% — the #8-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 76/100)* - **#9 [Osaka](/cities/osaka)** — Osaka Class A vacancy is 4.8% — the #9-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 76/100)* - **#10 [Seoul](/cities/seoul)** — Seoul Class A vacancy is 5.2% — the #10-tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a rising rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. *(score 74/100)* ## Frequently asked questions ****What is the #1 city on this list and why?**** : Zurich ranks #1 with a score of 81/100. Zurich Class A vacancy is 3.8% — the tightest market we track. Occupiers should expect a flat rent environment with limited large-floor availability and minimal concession packages. Class A rent is $105/sqft/yr with 3.8% vacancy and a talent index of 96/100. ****Which city on this list has the cheapest Class A office rent?**** : Vienna has the lowest Class A rent at $31/sqft/yr, versus $113/sqft/yr for the most expensive market on the list (Tokyo). ****Which city has the deepest talent pool?**** : Zurich scores highest on talent depth at 96/100. The talent index measures the [density](/glossary/density) and quality of professional knowledge-economy workers across finance, technology, legal, and consulting sectors. ****Which city on this list has the lowest corporate tax rate?**** : Zurich carries the lowest headline corporate tax at 19.7%. Effective rates can differ materially due to IP box regimes, R&D credits, and bilateral tax treaties — always verify with a local adviser. ****Which city offers the most competitive premium flex pricing?**** : Taipei has the most competitive [premium flex](/topics/lease-vs-flex) office pricing at $580/seat/month. Premium flex includes full-service Class A-equivalent co-working with dedicated floors, branding options, and enterprise lease terms. ****How is the ranking score calculated?**** : Scores use an editorial composite weighted for the specific use case — typically rent competitiveness, talent depth, lease optionality, regulatory infrastructure, and regional market depth. Scores run 0–100 and are reviewed quarterly alongside market data updates. ****How often is this list updated?**** : Class A rent, [vacancy rate](/glossary/vacancy-rate), talent index, and corporate tax data are reviewed quarterly. Rankings are updated when market conditions shift materially — typically a >5% change in a key metric or a structural market event such as a major new supply wave or policy change. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/best/best-cities-lowest-class-a-vacancy), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.