Quick reference: Shenzhen Class A rent is 290 CNY/sqft ($40 USD), typical term 5 years, 10 months free.

  • Class A rent: 290 CNY/sqft/yr ($40 USD).
  • Typical term: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 10 months.
  • Vacancy: 24.8%.

Shenzhen Class A office: frequently asked questions

Quick reference: Shenzhen Class A rent is 290 CNY/sqft ($40 USD), typical term 5 years, 10 months free.

TL;DR

  • Class A rent: 290 CNY/sqft/yr ($40 USD).
  • Typical term: 5 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 10 months.
  • Vacancy: 24.8%.

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Key facts

cityShenzhen
countryChina
regionAPAC
classARentLocal290 CNY/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$40/sqft/yr
vacancy24.8%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths10
submarkets5
primeYieldPct5.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qianhai Free Trade Zone?
Qianhai is a special economic zone offering 15% corporate tax for qualifying enterprises (HNTE-equivalent), CEPA preferences for Hong Kong service providers, and streamlined cross-border RMB regulation.
How significant is Tencent as a tenant?
Material. Tencent's Seafront Towers anchor Houhai; the new Tencent Net City (4M sqm+) is the largest single-tenant Class A campus in China outside Beijing.
What is the cross-border context with Hong Kong?
Futian and West Kowloon are connected via the Futian-West Kowloon high-speed rail (~14 minutes). Daily cross-border professional commuting is now common.

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Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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