Berkeley, CA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 171 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Berkeley, CA to find the best space for your business.

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6-Units | Berkeley

2427 McKinley Avenue, Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property Type

Multi-Family
For Sale

$1,650,000
Built in 1962 / Property size 2,911 SF
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7-Units | North Berkeley

2215 Cedar St, North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property Type

Multi-Family
For Sale

$2,300,000
Built in 1901 / Property size 4,601 SF
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2198 Sixth St

2198 Sixth St, Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$2.75/SF/MO
1 space available / 1,700 SF
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2416 San Pablo Ave

2416 San Pablo Ave, Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$1.43/SF/MO
1 space available / 6,664 SF
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Sima Space - Berkeley

1918 Bonita Avenue 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Day Offices
For Lease

From $145/day
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10-Units | North Berkeley

1722 Walnut St, North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property Type

Multi-Family
For Sale

$3,398,000
Built in 1927 / Property size 6,020 SF
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1345 4th St

1345 4th St, Northwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$1.30/SF/MO
1 space available / 4,966 SF
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1942 University Avenue

1942 University Ave, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$2.75/MO
1 space available / 1,822 SF
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1095 University Avenue

1095 University Avenue & San Pablo Avenue, Northwest Berkeley, Oakland, CA
Property Type

Retail
For Sale Contact for pricing

Property size 10,563 SF
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7-Units | Berkeley

1628 Tyler St, South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property Type

Multi-Family
For Sale

$2,475,000
Built in 1910 / Property size 5,200 SF
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1734 Solano Avenue

1734 Solano Avenue, Northbrae, Berkeley, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$700.00 - $1,300.00/MO
2 spaces available / 165 - 300 SF
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927 Parker St

927 Parker St, Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property Type

Office
For Sale

$12,000,000
Property size 43,678 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Berkeley:
- Office Space: The market includes 1,618,650 square feet of office spaces in addition to 138 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Berkeley is home to 585,269 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 696,694 square feet of available space in Berkeley.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Berkeley is $35.61 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Berkeley costs $18, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $54.
Office space here averages $41.6 per square foot while industrial space averages $21.96 per square foot. The variation reflects differences in property types, quality, and demand. 
Here is a breakdown of the average size of different property classes (also known as asset class or property type):
- Class A/A+ properties have an average size of 144,277 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 44,887 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 20,498 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Berkeley will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Downtown Berkeley, home to no fewer than 78 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Downtown Berkeley has the highest concentration of office listings at 57.

Meanwhile, Southwest Berkeley has the highest number of industrial availabilities (11), while Downtown Berkeley boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (21).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Berkeley is enabled by a network of 93 active brokers from 48 different firms, ensuring a wide variety of listings. Working with an experienced professional can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits of working with a broker.

To get in touch with a broker, use the "Contact Property" button on this search page or fill in the contact form provided on each individual property’s listing page.
The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself, local market conditions, the state of the local economy and the demand for that particular type of commercial property, to name a few.

Asking rents in the city can be as high as $54 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Berkeley is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 40,000. However, different asset classes and zoning laws will result in vastly different property sizes. Here is a breakdown of the average size of different commercial asset classes in Berkeley:
Office properties:
- Average size: 36,788 square feet.
- Largest property: Full Building (81,500 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 18,880 square feet.
- Largest property: 1941 San Pablo Avenue Ground Floor (18,235 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 40,982 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (29,950 square feet).

Berkeley, CA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 114 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Berkeley add up to 1,388,139 square feet across various property types. Here's a breakdown of the available space by category:

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	65	974,767
Retail	30	174,765
Industrial	19	238,607

Office properties:

The market has 65 active office listings, encompassing 974,767 square feet.
Berkeley office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 57% of the total commercial real estate market in Berkeley, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 30 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 174,765 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 26% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 35%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Berkeley offers 19 listings, amounting to 238,607 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 16% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 25%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 33 properties listed for sale in the Berkeley market, adding up to 414,205 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

10 office properties
6 retail properties
8 industrial properties

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	10	229,652
Retail	6	47,079
Industrial	8	44,687
Other	9	92,787

Berkeley, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Located on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay — between Oakland and Emeryville to the south and Albany to the north — Berkeley is home to many industry leaders and innovators.

Commercial real estate properties in Berkeley host various glass products, office and lab equipment manufacturers. Local businesses also produce craft beer, sake, coffee and sound systems for the market. Currently, about 5% of the Berkeley labor force works in manufacturing, and West Berkeley hosts the largest concentration of manufacturing businesses in the city. Moreover, pharmaceutical giant Bayer — one of Berkeley’s top employers — has plans to modernize the former Cutter Laboratories campus, adding new buildings and plenty of open space and bike lanes for its employees.

Both I-80 and I-580 run along the city’s shoreline. Plus, Berkeley is serviced by BART, AC Transit and several bus shuttles operated by some of the city’s largest employers, including UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Library.

Berkeley Commercial Real Estate Overview

Berkeley, CA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

6-Units | Berkeley

7-Units | North Berkeley

2198 Sixth St

2416 San Pablo Ave

Sima Space - Berkeley

10-Units | North Berkeley

1345 4th St

1942 University Avenue

1095 University Avenue

7-Units | Berkeley

1734 Solano Avenue

927 Parker St

Frequently Asked Questions

Berkeley, CA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Berkeley, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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