How much does office space cost in San Jose, CA?

Asking prices vary based on the property location, rating, amenities such as proximity to restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues, as well as convenience of access to public transport, airports, and thoroughfares. The average rent for office space in San Jose is $43.87 per square foot . The minimum rental rate for office space in San Jose is $33 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in San Jose, the maximum rental rate is $54.75 per square foot. The most common factor that influences cost of office space in any location is the property class rating. For example, San Jose office space rated Class A asks an average of $46.50 per square foot . Class B office space in San Jose costs $40.82 per square foot , on average. Listings of office space in Class C buildings asked an average of $32.99 per square foot . For more details on San Jose office space rent and sales prices, as well as overall market quality and new construction data, see San Jose Office Market Trends .

How much office space do I need?

Most experts recommend an average of between 75 and 150 square feet of office space per person. However, it is important to keep in mind that how much office space you ultimately need depends on your activity and how you need to use the space, as much as it does on how many people it should accommodate. If you already know what size office would best suit your needs, use the available space size filter at the top of the search page to focus your search on the best fit for you. You’ll find a home for almost any size of business in San Jose, as the local office market offers a wide range of options. Office spaces currently on the market go up to as much as 530,000 square feet in size for an individual listing. However, there is a variety of differently sized opportunities below that maximum. For your consideration, the median size of an office space for lease in San Jose is 3,518 square feet , and the average office space size here is 15,968 square feet .

What types of office space can I lease in San Jose, CA?

You can find 721 office listing(s) for lease in San Jose, which add up to a total of 10,986,699 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office , R&D - Office , Flex - Office , Medical Office , Creative Office . The most common office use type currently available for lease in San Jose is General Office , which is offered in 509 or 70.60% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is R&D - Office, which account for 38 or 5.27% of office space currently available. On the other end of the spectrum, the office use type least common among local listings is Flex - Industrial, which is available in 1 listing(s).

Can I find sublease office space in San Jose, CA?

You can search 62 office sublease listing(s) in San Jose , which amount to a total of 2,332,722 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, R&D - Office, Flex - Office. The San Jose neighborhood or submarket with the most sublease listings available is North San Jose.

Where is the best location for office space in San Jose, CA?

The best choice of neighborhood for your office space will greatly depend on the elements that are most relevant to your business and your employees. However, a good criterion to start with is to look at the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of office properties, as these areas are generally well connected to transit options and have a good degree of amenity availability. In San Jose, the greatest concentration of office space for lease opportunities is in Downtown San Jose , North San Jose , Willow Glen .

How long is the average commute to work in San Jose, CA?

Each individual’s commuting experience will of course be different depending on a number of factors. Check the location description details for the office listings that catch your eye, to get an overview of walkability, access to public transport, the quality of infrastructure dedicated to biking commuters, as well as the proximity to parking facilities, fuel stations, and other essential amenities.

Where can I find the highest quality office space in San Jose, CA?

The San Jose office market incorporates a mix of properties of various ages, ratings, construction grades, and other quality indicators. Roughly 30.65% of total office space listings in the city are in properties rated Class A. You will find the highest concentration of Class A office space in the North San Jose neighborhood of San Jose. Class B office space accounts for 49.65% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is North San Jose. Class C office space makes up 8.04% of office space available in San Jose. Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 18.25% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 19,607,816 square feet. About 1.53% of office space in San Jose is in buildings that have been renovated at least once since 2000. Out of the office space listings currently available in San Jose, you can find 102 LEED-certified or LEED-proposed option(s). Across the city, about 12% of office space is green, which amounts to 58,777,968 square feet. A total of 48 building(s) here earned a LEED-certification — certification level Platinum (7), Gold (27), Silver (11). The local market includes 25 LEED-proposed office building(s) awaiting certification in San Jose.

How do I find the best office space in San Jose, CA?

There are, of course, a lot of things to factor in when you are looking for office space. Aspects including the accessibility of the location, the quality of the facility, the size of the space, the convenience of nearby amenities, the type and duration of the lease, and of course the cost are all part of the search and decision process. For a quick checklist of what you should take into account when researching the market, consider these seven tips for choosing the best office location for your business. Alternatively, for a comprehensive take on everything to consider when looking for office space, see our in-depth guide to finding office space for small or growing companies. The guide also includes insights from seasoned professionals and can serve as a helpful resource for growing companies, no matter their current size.

How can I find office space for rent near me?

Are you looking to lease office space in the vicinity of your current location or in a particular neighborhood of San Jose? Using the interactive map, you can easily navigate to your preferred location and customize your search area around a specific point of interest. Select “Radius” from the Search Mode options menu , click on the map to set your search reference point, and expand the radius to select your desired search area. Browse available listings to find the best office space that meets your location, as well as other business needs.

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721 Office Spaces for Rent in San Jose, CA

Find your best San Jose, CA office space among 721 listings, which average an asking price of $43.87 per square foot.

San Jose Market Trends

25% off Spaces 18 S 2nd Street
Spaces
18 South Second Street, San Jose, 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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1330-1362 Ridder Park Drive

1330 Ridder Park Drive, North Valley, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$1.45/SF/MO
Property

Office

50,844 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,509 SF
Year Built

1985
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2125 O'Nel Drive

2125 O'Nel Drive, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.95/SF/MO
Property

Office

110,669 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

110,669 SF
Year Built

1985
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Silicon Valley Center - 2590 North 1st Street

2590 North 1st Street, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$3.75/SF/MO
Property

Office

73,242 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

18,272 SF
Year Built

1985
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METRO PLAZA

25 Metro Dr, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$4.25/SF/MO
Property

Office
Availability

10 Spaces

116,354 SF
Year Built

1986
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333 West San Carlos Street
WeWork
333 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Bike storage

Cleaning services

Hands-free dispensers

Heating & A/C

High-speed wifi

IT support

Kitchen

Lockable filing cabinets
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Valley Research Center - 2580 Orchard Pkwy

2580 Orchard Pkwy, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

64,512 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

47,974 SF
Year Built

1999
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Market Square - South Tower

111 West St. John Street, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.95 - $4.65/SF/MO
Property

Office

163,775 SF
Availability

21 Spaces

59,188 SF
Year Built

1963
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1901 Junction Avenue

1901 Junction Avenue, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.50/SF/MO
Property

Industrial

200,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,612 SF
Year Built

1968
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San Jose
Pacific Workplaces
111 North Market Street Suite 300, San Jose, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Meeting Room
Amenities

Directory listing

Mail services

Receptionist/Secretarial services

VLAN
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First Street Center - 1730 North 1st Street

1730 North 1st Street, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$4.25/SF/MO
Property

Office

164,202 SF
Availability

1 Space

29,343 SF
Year Built

1998
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50 West San Fernando Street

50 West San Fernando Street, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

353,527 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,920 SF
Year Built

1989
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North First Business Park - 58-70 Daggett Drive

58 Daggett Drive, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$1.60/SF/MO
Property

Office

39,660 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

23,660 SF
Year Built

1981
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6850 Santa Teresa Blvd

6850 Santa Teresa Blvd, Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

30,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,210 SF
Year Built

1979
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2 North 1st Street

2 North 1st Street, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

43,400 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

45,280 SF
Year Built

1948
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O'Toole Business Center

2149 O'Toole Avenue, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$21.60/SF/YR
Property

Office

122,320 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

27,187 SF
Year Built

1987
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2096-2098 Lincoln Avenue

2096-2098 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.95/SF/MO
Property

Office

2,450 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,450 SF
Year Built

1968
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

505 S Market St, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.95/SF/MO
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

20,623 SF
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RIVERPARK TOWERS

333 W San Carlos St 1, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$1.75 - $1.85/SF/MO
Property

Office
Availability

4 Spaces

120,366 SF
Year Built

1987
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Market Square - North Tower

111 North Market Street, Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$55.80/SF/YR
Property

Office

156,784 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

18,346 SF
Year Built

1967
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5890-5898 Silver Creek Valley Road

5890 Silver Creek Valley Road, Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

36,432 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,181 SF
Year Built

2002
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Spaces San Jose - Santana Row
Spaces
3031 Tisch Way, San Jose, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business lounge

Catering

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed internet

High-speed wifi

Kitchen

Mail services

Money-back guarantee
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GATEWAY PLACE I & II

2055 Gateway Pl, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$3.85/SF/MO
Property

Office
Availability

11 Spaces

49,277 SF
Year Built

1985
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6475 Camden Ave

6475 Camden Ave, Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$37.80/SF/YR
Property

Office

25,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,492 SF
Year Built

1986
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845 Embedded Way

845 Embedded Way, Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA
For Lease

Contact for pricing
Property

Office

67,912 SF
Availability

1 Space

14,817 SF
Year Built

2001
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2085 Zanker Road

2085 Zanker Road, North San Jose, San Jose, CA
For Lease

$2.25/SF/MO
Property

Office

55,642 SF
Availability

1 Space

27,000 SF
Year Built

1981
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Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	17,916,496 Sq. Ft.	18.53%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	43,070,883 Sq. Ft.	44.55%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	11,471,747 Sq. Ft.	11.87%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	19,694,123 Sq. Ft.	20.37%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A+	4,352,477 Sq. Ft.	4.5%
Class A	25,367,155 Sq. Ft.	26.24%
Class B	37,168,494 Sq. Ft.	38.45%
Class C	853,609 Sq. Ft.	0.88%

721 Office Spaces for Rent in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA Office Market Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does office space cost in San Jose, CA?

How much office space do I need?

What types of office space can I lease in San Jose, CA?

Can I find sublease office space in San Jose, CA?

Where is the best location for office space in San Jose, CA?

How long is the average commute to work in San Jose, CA?

Where can I find the highest quality office space in San Jose, CA?

How do I find the best office space in San Jose, CA?

How can I find office space for rent near me?

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Total Office Space in San Jose: 96,670,063 Sq. Ft.

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