How much does office space cost in Cambridge, MA?

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 minimum rental rate for office space in Cambridge is $40 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in Cambridge, the maximum rental rate is $60 per square foot.

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 Cambridge, as the local office market offers a wide range of options. Office spaces currently on the market go up to as much as 96,983 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 Cambridge is 6,846 square feet , and the average office space size here is 12,281 square feet .

What types of office space can I lease in Cambridge, MA?

You can find 92 office listing(s) for lease in Cambridge, which add up to a total of 1,161,697 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office , Creative Office , R&D - Office , Restaurant . The most common office use type currently available for lease in Cambridge is General Office , which is offered in 55 or 59.78% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is Creative Office, which account for 8 or 8.70% of office space currently available.

Can I find sublease office space in Cambridge, MA?

You can search 21 office sublease listing(s) in Cambridge , which amount to a total of 628,649 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, Creative Office, R&D - Office. The Cambridge neighborhood or submarket with the most sublease listings available is East Cambridge.

Where is the best location for office space in Cambridge, MA?

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 Cambridge, the greatest concentration of office space for lease opportunities is in East Cambridge , West Cambridge , Cambridgeport .

How long is the average commute to work in Cambridge, MA?

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 Cambridge, MA?

The Cambridge office market incorporates a mix of properties of various ages, ratings, construction grades, and other quality indicators. Roughly 38.04% 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 East Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge. Class B office space accounts for 35.87% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is Cambridgeport. Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 35.2% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 16,013,457 square feet. About 0.56% of office space in Cambridge is in buildings that have been renovated at least once since 2000. Out of the office space listings currently available in Cambridge, you can find 20 LEED-certified or LEED-proposed option(s). A total of 44 building(s) here earned a LEED-certification — certification level Platinum (5), Gold (29), Silver (9). The local market includes 7 LEED-proposed office building(s) awaiting certification in Cambridge.

How do I find the best office space in Cambridge, MA?

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 Cambridge? 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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92 Office Spaces for Rent in Cambridge, MA

Riverfront Office Park

1 Main Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

$60.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

322,813 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,990 SF
Year Built

1986
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2329 Massachusetts Avenue

2329 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

$35.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

6,256 SF
Availability

1 Space

650 SF
Year Built

1960
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Cambridge #0183
Staples Studio
186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA
Services

Meeting Room

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Bike storage

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Parking

Printer

Privacy booths

Receptionist/Secretarial services

TV/Monitor

White boards
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15 Winter Street

15 Winter Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

2,875 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,085 SF
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Chapman Arms

2 University Road, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

59,175 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,843 SF
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12 Eliot St

12 Eliot St, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
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Property

Office

130 SF
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101 Cambridgepark

101 Cambridgepark Drive, North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

160,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,840 SF
Year Built

2022
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1000 Massachusetts Avenue
Z-Park
1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Event Space

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Parking

Printer

TV/Monitor

White boards
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1035 Cambridge Street
Geek Offices
1035 Cambridge Street #1, Cambridge, MA
Services

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Mail services

Parking

Printer
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288 Norfolk Street
Industry Lab
288 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, MA
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

Bike storage

Complimentary coffee & tea

Free water

High-speed wifi

Parking

Pet friendly

Printer

Privacy booths

Receptionist/Secretarial services

Snacks
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255 Main Street
The Link
255 Main Street 8th floor, Cambridge, MA
Services

Open Workspace

Event Space

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

High-speed wifi
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20 University Road
Industrious
20 University Road #500, Cambridge, MA
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

Breakfast

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

Happy hour

High-speed wifi

Mail services

Office supplies

Parking

Printer

Privacy booths
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45 Prospect Street
Workbar
45 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Privacy booths

TV/Monitor
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281 Concord Avenue
Built
281 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Services

Event Space

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Patio

Printer

Privacy booths

TV/Monitor

White boards
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The Foundry Works Building

101 Rogers Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

63,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
Year Built

1900
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162 Sidney Street

162 Sidney Street, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

$1.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

1,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,000 SF
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Charles Square

20 University Rd, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
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Property

Office

110,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

44,399 SF
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179 Sidney Street

179 Sidney Street, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
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Property

Office

14,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

14,000 SF
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130 Prospect Street

130 Prospect Street, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

$40.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

30,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

17,621 SF
Year Built

1935
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1100 Massachusetts Avenue

1100 Massachusetts Avenue, Riverside, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

47,112 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

20,194 SF
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610 Main St

610 Main St, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

$108.00/SF/YR
Property

Industrial

272,801 SF
Availability

1 Space

65,000 SF
Year Built

2013
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Kendall Center - 300 Binney Street

300 Binney Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

236,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

183,585 SF
Year Built

2025
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60 Hamilton St

60 Hamilton St, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
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Property

Office

10,445 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,445 SF
Year Built

1925
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9-15 Brattle Street

15 Brattle Street, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Retail

117,640 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,790 SF
Year Built

1979
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Eliot Square

104 Mount Auburn St, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

41,174 SF
Availability

1 Space

389 SF
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186 Alewife Brook Parkway

186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Peabody, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

224,001 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,550 SF
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