Quick reference: Calgary Class A rent is 32 CAD/sqft ($23 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.

  • Class A rent: 32 CAD/sqft/yr ($23 USD).
  • Typical term: 10 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 18 months.
  • Vacancy: 28.4%.

Calgary Class A office: frequently asked questions

Quick reference: Calgary Class A rent is 32 CAD/sqft ($23 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: 32 CAD/sqft/yr ($23 USD).
  • Typical term: 10 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 18 months.
  • Vacancy: 28.4%.

Quick reference

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Key facts

cityCalgary
countryCanada
regionAmericas
classARentLocal32 CAD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$23/sqft/yr
vacancy28.4%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths18
submarkets5
primeYieldPct7.5%

Frequently asked questions

What is the Downtown Conversion Program?
The City of Calgary's office-to-residential conversion program — the most aggressive in North America — has approved 17+ conversions through 2026 to remove obsolete Class B/C inventory and rebalance supply.
How does the trophy tier compare to broader Class A?
Trophy product (Brookfield Place West, Eighth Avenue Place, The Bow) clears at CAD 32-38/sqft; broader Class A averages CAD 22-28/sqft. The differential reflects deep flight-to-quality.
When does Calgary's office market stabilise?
2027-2028 is the consensus timeframe — contingent on continued conversion program execution and any commodity-price upcycle.

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