Washington, DC Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 701 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Washington, DC to find the best space for your business.

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400 E STREET SW

400 E STREET SW, Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,435 SF
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955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW

955 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Waterfront Washington, Washington, WA
Space Type

Office
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1 space available / 298,666 SF
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3060 M St NW

3060 M St NW, Georgetown, Washington, DC
Space Type

Retail
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4 spaces available / 496 - 950 SF
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Launch Workplaces - Launch Workspaces Watergate
Launch Workplaces
2600 Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
Space Type

Private Offices
For Lease

From $500/month
Space for 1 to 3 people
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1614 14th St NW

1614 14th St NW, Logan Circle, Washington, DC
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$66.21/SF/YR
1 space available / 1,450 SF
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22 M Street NE

22 M Street NE, Near Northeast, Washington, DC
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,505 SF
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555 E Street SW

555 E Street SW, Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC
Space Type

Retail
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6 spaces available / 844 - 2,675 SF
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The Shops at Park Village

1535 Alabama Avenue SE, Shipley Terrace, Washington, DC
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,228 SF
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1301 New York Avenue NW

1301 New York Avenue NW, Penn Quarter, Washoington, DC
Space Type

Office
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636 I Street NW

636 I Street, NW, Chinatown, Washington, DC
Space Type

Office
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1003 Kearny St NE

1003 Kearny St NE, Brookland, Washington, DC
Space Type

Office
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2 spaces available / 703 - 832 SF
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1516 P St NW

1516 P St NW, Logan Circle, Washington, DC
Property Type

Office
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Built in 1885 / Property size 16,400 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Washington:
- Office Space: The market includes 75,139,479 square feet of office spaces in addition to 2,013 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Washington is home to 5,543,784 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 803,018 square feet of available space in Washington.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Washington is $46.26 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Washington costs $23, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $72.5.
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 259,492 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 127,262 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 54,450 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Washington will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Downtown Washington, home to no fewer than 983 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Downtown Washington has the highest concentration of office listings at 899.

Meanwhile, Navy Yard has the highest number of industrial availabilities (6), while Downtown Washington boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (93).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Washington is enabled by a network of 289 active brokers from 96 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 $72.5 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Washington is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 555,135. 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 Washington:
Office properties:
- Average size: 185,989 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (445,255 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 40,764 square feet.
- Largest property: #L016B (32,776 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 73,002 square feet.
- Largest property: Full Building (150,000 square feet).

Washington, DC Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 676 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Washington add up to 22,250,856 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	428	20,482,943
Retail	231	834,322
Industrial	10	378,456
Other	7	555,135

Office properties:

The market has 428 active office listings, encompassing 20,482,943 square feet.
Washington office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 63% of the total commercial real estate market in Washington, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 231 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 834,322 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 34% 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 Washington offers 10 listings, amounting to 378,456 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 1% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 25%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 60 properties listed for sale in the Washington market, adding up to 867,485 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

21 office properties
13 retail properties
3 industrial properties

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	21	573,384
Retail	13	66,765
Industrial	3	76,532
Other	23	150,804

Washington, DC Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

The commercial real estate market of Washington, D.C. has always benefited from the city’s status as the seat of the U.S. government, in combination with a healthy financial sector. Besides these factors, the city has also seen tremendous growth in innovative sectors, such as technology and research and development.

Washington, D.C. is also well-connected to the rest of the country, being crossed by two interstate highways and four auxiliary interstates, while also being serviced by three nearby airports.

The most important employers in the city hail from the government and education sectors, including George Washington University, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the George Washington University Alumni Association, the Naval Research Laboratory and Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Numerous Fortune 500 companies also have offices in Washington, D.C. Two of them — the Federal National Mortgage Association (also known as Fanny Mae) and conglomerate Danaher Corporation — are headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Washington Commercial Real Estate Overview

Washington, DC Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

400 E STREET SW

955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW

3060 M St NW

Launch Workplaces - Launch Workspaces Watergate

1614 14th St NW

22 M Street NE

555 E Street SW

The Shops at Park Village

1301 New York Avenue NW

636 I Street NW

1003 Kearny St NE

1516 P St NW

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington, DC Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Washington, DC Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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