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

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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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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10 Rogers Street

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

$35.00 - $45.00/SF/YR
Property

Office

273,224 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,909 SF
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44R Brattle Street

44R Brattle Street, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

8,500 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

8,417 SF
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620 Massachusetts Ave

620 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

44,562 SF
Availability

1 Space

700 SF
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1972 Massachusetts Avenue

1972 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
For Lease

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Property

Office

18,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,600 SF
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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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Off Market
Alexandria Technology Square - 300 Technology Square

300 Technology Square, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

175,609 SF
Year Built

2001
Off Market
Kendall Center - 75 Ames Street

75 Ames Street, MIT, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

375,000 SF
Year Built

2014
Off Market
Forty Thorndike

40 Thorndike Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

492,000 SF
Year Built

2023
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Off Market
University Park at MIT - 300 Massachusetts Avenue

300 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

245,000 SF
Year Built

2016
Off Market
1 Education Street

1 Education Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

300,000 SF
Year Built

2012
Off Market
Kendall Center - 105 Broadway

105 Broadway, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

152,664 SF
Year Built

1988
Off Market
730 & 750 Main Street

750 Main Street, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

211,000 SF
Year Built

2021
Off Market
The University Park at MIT - Clark Building

38 Sidney Street, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

121,776 SF
Year Built

1988
Off Market
10 Wilson Road

10 Wilson Road, Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

75,688 SF
Year Built

1999
Off Market
515 Massachusetts Avenue

515 Massachusetts Avenue, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

46,350 SF
Year Built

1928
Off Market
360 Binney Street

360 Binney Street, Inman/ Harrington, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

333,428 SF
Year Built

2002
Off Market
Mount Auburn Place

125 Mount Auburn Street, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

50,000 SF
Year Built

2001
Off Market
1 Brattle Square

1 Brattle Square, West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

95,270 SF
Year Built

1991
Off Market
1050 Massachusetts Avenue

1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

62,474 SF
Year Built

1979
Off Market
1000 Massachusetts Avenue

1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

105,062 SF
Year Built

1982
Off Market
15 Tudor Street

15 Tudor Street, Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

25,160 SF
Year Built

1910
Off Market
CambridgeSide - 20 CambridgeSide

20 CambridgeSide Place, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

366,000 SF
Year Built

2024
Off Market
493-505 Massachusetts Avenue

493 Massachusetts Avenue, Area 4, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

32,400 SF
Year Built

1900
Off Market
Cambridge Crossing - 450 Water Street

450 Water Street, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Property

Office

405,000 SF
Year Built

2022