What are the different types of commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate is a broad category that includes a high variety of space types designed to meet the needs of various industries of the local economy and their specialized subsectors, as presented in our real estate 101 guide to types of commercial real estate . However, there are three main categories that you are most likely to come across: office, retail, and industrial space . Modern office space is typically organized over large floor plates bound by high ceilings and large windows for an abundance of natural light and is located in transit-oriented developments with good access to multiple modes of transportation, so as to facilitate employee commute. The San Diego commercial real estate market incorporates 369,554,981 square feet of office space across 1,091 buildings. Office buildings can also accommodate coworking spaces , which are shared office options that typically cater to the needs of small, startup businesses that require flexible workspaces, a concentration of amenities, and services that can be accessed on an occasional or short-term basis. In San Diego, the coworking segment of the commercial real estate market incorporates about 67,900 square feet. Retail space includes shopping malls, department stores, street retail, or specialty stores dedicated to a narrow range of products. Such properties are typically located in high foot-traffic and/or car traffic areas, to facilitate customer access. The San Diego commercial real estate market includes 24,961,131 square feet of retail space in a variety of settings. Industrial property most often serves businesses operating in manufacturing or logistics and generally consists of large open spaces located within good access to roads, railways, freight airports or regional water ports. Industrial space listings can include warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, flexible industrial space, or even data center facilities. Across the San Diego market, there is a total of 52,838,905 square feet of industrial property.

What types of commercial real estate are available in San Diego, CA?

The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in San Diego is represented by Office space , which accounts for 14,859,386 square feet of available listings. Industrial space available in San Diego adds up to 9,169,210 square feet.

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in San Diego, CA?

The price of renting or buying commercial real estate is influenced by a variety of factors, including: the property type (for example, office space is priced higher than other property types in most locations); the condition and asset class rating (property rated class A or above will typically command a higher price than lower grade classifications); the quality or the development potential of the property location; whether or not there is high demand for the type of commercial asset in question; and what the state of supply is relative to demand.

What is the average rent for commercial space in San Diego, CA?

The average rent for commercial real estate space listed for lease in San Diego is $30.21 per square foot. However, this value does not offer enough perspective on its own, as you will find significant variation in prices across property types, property classes, and location, as well as other impacting factors. For instance, rent per square foot of office space in San Diego can vary greatly depending on the rating of the property from Class A to Class C, as well as across the city depending on the location of the asset. What’s more, each commercial property type makes its own rent market: while the average rent for office space rested at $47.51 per square foot, industrial space in San Diego saw average rents of $21.19 per square foot.

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in San Diego, CA?

The best choice of location for commercial space depends on the factors that are most relevant to your business. A good thing to look for at the start, however, is the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of your preferred type of property, as these areas are generally well connected to the amenities and points of interest that are most relevant to each property type. As such, there are several areas that you could consider to be the best location for commercial real estate in San Diego, depending on the property type you are interested in. The highest concentration of commercial space listings of any kind in San Diego is in the Core - Columbia neighborhood. But if we look at each commercial property type, we find that for office space, the best location is the Core - Columbia area . Meanwhile, retail space opportunities are most abundant in the Pacific Beach submarket. Alternatively, if you are looking for warehouse or other industrial space, consider looking at listings in Otay Mesa . Select your preferred property type from the search filters menu at the top of the search page and then navigate the interactive map for a better view of commercial real estate availability in the locations most suited to your needs.

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

Whether or not leasing commercial space is a new experience for you, there are significant benefits to working with a commercial real estate broker . In addition to saving you time and money, an experienced broker will contribute specialist knowledge of the local market , the property type you need representation for, and will handle negotiations on your behalf in your best interest. To start, it is important for you to have a good understanding of what kind of broker you need. For instance, there are differences between a tenant broker and a listing broker . Also important at the start is to have a clear idea of what kind of space (or tenant) you are looking for and what (if any) particular needs and requirements you might have. And, while it is good to get a referral, you should interview several brokers to better gauge who you feel would best represent your interests. CommercialCafe hosts listings from some of the most trusted commercial real estate brokerages in the country. Use the contact form available on each listing page or the contact details for the property representatives to reach out and start your search!

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

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 — which itself includes aspects such as location, property class, amenities, and the quality of the property management — to the local market conditions, the state of the local economy, the demand for that particular type of commercial property, and of course the costs of owning and maintaining it relative to what leasing rate or sale price you get from the property. Asking rents in the city went as high as $44.7 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in San Diego was Office space. Conversely, the highest sale price last year was $139,000,000 that is located at 6114 Nancy Ridge Drive.

What is the average size of a commercial property in San Diego, CA?

The average size of a commercial property in San Diego depends greatly on the property type and the location — geographical possibilities and zoning allowances have significant influence on how big developers can build. While there are outliers that break height or volume records in the city, we can look at some average sizes by property use: In San Diego, the average size of an office property is 361,954 square feet. Retail properties here incorporate an average of 89,466 square feet. Industrial space in San Diego is in buildings that are, on average 129,507 square feet in size.

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1,930 Commercial Real Estate Listings in San Diego, CA

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CA, San Diego - 770 First Avenue
Regus
770 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Bike storage

Business lounge

Catering

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

Free water

High-speed internet

High-speed wifi
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Kettner Commons
Spaces
1420 Kettner Boulevard Suite 100, 200 and 300, San Diego, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business lounge

Catering

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed internet

High-speed wifi

Kitchen

Mail services
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Nautilus 4

3565 General Atomics Ct., University City, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Unassigned

40,741 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

17,764 SF
Year Built

1993
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1350 Columbia Street

1350 Columbia Street, Core - Columbia, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$3.50/SF/MO
Property

Office

64,914 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,719 SF
Year Built

2007
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Torrey Reserve - 11452 El Camino Real

11452 El Camino Real, Torrey Hills, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

77,508 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,619 SF
Year Built

1997
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Scripps Corporate Plaza

10650 Treena Street, Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$2.35 - $2.90/SF/MO
Property

Office

200,384 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

51,908 SF
Year Built

1985
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One Governor Park

6390 Greenwich Dr, University City, San Diego, CA
For Sale

$9,400,000
Property

Office

265,034,174 SF
Year Built

1983
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2790 Truxtun Rd

2790 Truxtun Rd, Midway, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$3.93/SF/MO
Property

Office

17,067 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,145 SF
Year Built

1990
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Del Mar Center

2651 Via De La Valle, North City, Del Mar, CA
For Lease

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Property

Retail

123,235 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,843 SF
Year Built

1976
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35 North - Bldg. 1

3530 Camino del Rio N., Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

31,873 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,787 SF
Year Built

1981
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SMARTSPACE

4455 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 100, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$700.00 - $1,450.00/MO
Property

Office

14,892 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

634 SF
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Scripps Northridge Technology Plaza

10636 Scripps Summit Court, Sabre Springs, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

95,069 SF
Availability

1 Space

24,597 SF
Year Built

2001
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Aero Office Park

8745 Aero Drive, Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$1.25/SF/MO
Property

Office

100,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,311 SF
Year Built

1980
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7545 Carroll Road

7545 Carroll Road, Miramar, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Industrial

92,262 SF
Availability

1 Space

92,262 SF
Year Built

1974
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Procopio Tower at 525 B Street

525 B Street, Core - Columbia, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

454,882 SF
Availability

10 Spaces

81,142 SF
Year Built

1970
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Gateway at Torrey Hills North

3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Torrey Hills, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$4.25 - $4.35/SF/MO
Property

Office

98,916 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

30,052 SF
Year Built

2008
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2735 Cactus Road

2735 Cactus Road, Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Industrial

78,776 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

81,951 SF
Year Built

2007
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9340 Cabot Drive

9340 Cabot Drive, Miramar, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Industrial

86,564 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

32,271 SF
Year Built

1975
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Sorrento Towers

5355 Mira Sorrento Pl., Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

139,264 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

11,050 SF
Year Built

1989
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For Sale | 8534 Commerce Ave, San Diego

8534 Commerce Ave, Miramar, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Industrial
Availability

1 Space

5,429 SF
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Alexandria Technology Center

11035 Roselle St., Torrey Pines Preserve, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Unassigned

20,586 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,586 SF
Year Built

1980
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Mission Valley - Stonecrest
Regus
9655 Granite Ridge Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business lounge

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed internet

High-speed wifi

Kitchen

Mail services

Money-back guarantee
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Plaza 2020

2020 Camino Del Rio North, Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

106,189 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

44,373 SF
Year Built

1970
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La Jolla Center - 4660 La Jolla Village Drive

4660 La Jolla Village Drive, University City, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$3.50 - $3.80/SF/MO
Property

Office

155,727 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

44,040 SF
Year Built

1986
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655 West Broadway

655 West Broadway, Marina, San Diego, CA
For Lease

$52.20 - $54.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

406,552 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

63,167 SF
Year Built

2005
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8745-8775 Production Avenue

8745 Production Avenue, Miramar, San Diego, CA
For Lease

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Property

Industrial

46,820 SF
Availability Contact for availability
Year Built

1975
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Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	23,683,571 Sq. Ft.	22.21%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	63,307,625 Sq. Ft.	59.37%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	6,705,468 Sq. Ft.	6.29%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	3,660,000 Sq. Ft.	3.43%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A+	1,403,186 Sq. Ft.	1.32%
Class A	50,104,016 Sq. Ft.	46.98%
Class B	42,422,376 Sq. Ft.	39.78%
Class C	1,713,882 Sq. Ft.	1.61%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	12,455,088 Sq. Ft.	19.82%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	34,044,125 Sq. Ft.	54.18%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	3,526,229 Sq. Ft.	5.61%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	3,431,229 Sq. Ft.	5.46%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
Class A	22,483,899 Sq. Ft.	35.78%
Class B	36,868,665 Sq. Ft.	58.67%
Class C	608,558 Sq. Ft.	0.97%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Retail
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	4,865,762 Sq. Ft.	24.52%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	10,376,728 Sq. Ft.	52.28%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	2,777,563 Sq. Ft.	13.99%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	1,750,000 Sq. Ft.	8.82%

City	Property Type	Count of Listings	Total SF
San Diego, CA	Office	500	14,859,386
San Diego, CA	Retail	187	1,635,630
San Diego, CA	Industrial	214	9,169,210
San Diego, CA	Other	970	26,792,502

1,930 Commercial Real Estate Listings in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of commercial real estate?

What types of commercial real estate are available in San Diego, CA?

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in San Diego, CA?

What is the average rent for commercial space in San Diego, CA?

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in San Diego, CA?

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

What is the average size of a commercial property in San Diego, CA?

San Diego, CA Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in San Diego: 106,638,721 Sq. Ft.

Total Industrial Space in San Diego: 62,836,029 Sq. Ft.

Total Retail Space in San Diego: 19,848,008 Sq. Ft.

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