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 Oakland commercial real estate market incorporates 30,043,033 square feet of office space across 271 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 Oakland, the coworking segment of the commercial real estate market incorporates about 21,469 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 Oakland commercial real estate market includes 16,836,109 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 Oakland market, there is a total of 16,736,340 square feet of industrial property.

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

The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in Oakland is represented by Office space , which accounts for 7,832,013 square feet of available listings. Industrial space available in Oakland adds up to 4,003,090 square feet.

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

The average rent for commercial real estate space listed for lease in Oakland is $37.46 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 Oakland 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 $52.02 per square foot, industrial space in Oakland saw average rents of $13.96 per square foot.

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Oakland, 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 Oakland, depending on the property type you are interested in. The highest concentration of commercial space listings of any kind in Oakland is in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood. But if we look at each commercial property type, we find that for office space, the best location is the Downtown Oakland area . Meanwhile, retail space opportunities are most abundant in the Downtown Oakland submarket. Alternatively, if you are looking for warehouse or other industrial space, consider looking at listings in Coliseum Industrial Complex . 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 $54 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Oakland was Office space. Conversely, the highest sale price last year was $76,200,000 that is located at 7200 Bancroft Avenue.

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

The average size of a commercial property in Oakland 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 Oakland, the average size of an office property is 137,183 square feet. Retail properties here incorporate an average of 181,033 square feet. Industrial space in Oakland is in buildings that are, on average 120,405 square feet in size.

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612 MARIPOSA AVENUE

612 Mariposa Ave, Grand Lake, Oakland, CA
For Sale

$14,200,000
Property

Other

50,510 SF
Year Built

1966
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OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE

230 Grand Ave, Adams Point, Oakland, CA
For Sale

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Property

Office

14,292 SF
Year Built

1910
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Corner Retail Space for Lease

3200 International Boulevard, Saint Elizabeth, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$2.00/SF/MO
Property

Retail

5,058 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,861 SF
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25% off Lake Merritt
Regus
1901 Harrison Street Suite 1100, Oakland , 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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1771 Broadway

1771 Broadway, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

3,357 SF
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Port Workspaces @ Uptown Oakland
Port Workspaces
344 20th Street, Oakland, CA
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room
Amenities

Bike storage

Complimentary coffee & tea

Free water

High-speed wifi

Parking

Printer

Privacy booths

Projector

Rooftop deck

TV/Monitor
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1330 Broadway

1330 Broadway, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

315,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

16,525 SF
Year Built

1958
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Oakland Airport Plaza

333 Hegenberger Rd, Coliseum Industrial Complex, Oakland, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

142,848 SF
Availability

14 Spaces

46,481 SF
Year Built

1967
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MIXED-USE | LAND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY | FOR SALE & LEASE

1215 High Street, Melrose, Oakland, CA
For Sale

$3,400,000
Property

Industrial

11,232 SF
Year Built

1939
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Kaiser Center

344 Thomas L Berkley Way, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Retail

39,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

19,843 SF
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Old Oakland: 801 -811 Broadway

Old Oakland: 801 -811 Broadway, Old Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Retail

7,076 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,793 SF
Year Built

1910
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663 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

663 13th Street, Old Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Office

1,133 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,133 SF
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Air Park Plaza

433 Hegenberger Road, Coliseum Industrial Complex, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$23.40/SF/YR
Property

Office

49,195 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,492 SF
Year Built

1980
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INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR SUBLEASE

955 Kennedy St, Jingletown, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$0.80/SF/MO
Property

Industrial
Availability

1 Space

83,000 SF
Year Built

1968
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RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE

70 Washington St, Jack London, Oakland, CA
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Property

Retail
Availability

4 Spaces

24,823 SF
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1611-1617 Clay St

1611-1617 Clay St, Uptown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$45.00/SF/YR
Property

Retail

11,800 SF
Availability

1 Space
Year Built

1923
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JACK LONDON SQUARE

40 Jack London Sq, Jack London, Oakland, CA
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Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,845 SF
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Mash Building

1300 Broadway, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

57,734 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

14,550 SF
Year Built

1904
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The Wilkerson

532 16th St, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$2.10/SF/YR
Property

Office

41,148 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
Year Built

1915
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700 Independent Road

700 Independent Road, Coliseum Industrial Complex, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$1.15/SF/MO
Property

Industrial

139,360 SF
Availability

1 Space

137,090 SF
Year Built

1955
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RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE

300 24th St, Waverly, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$4.50/SF/MO
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

12,900 SF
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Embarcadero West

119-173 Filbert St., Port of Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

$31.80/SF/YR
Property

Office

130,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,052 SF
Year Built

1997
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CITY SQUARE

500 12th St, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Office
Availability

7 Spaces

62,874 SF
Year Built

1987
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2030-2040 Franklin Street

2030 Franklin Street, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
For Lease

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Property

Office

39,603 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,449 SF
Year Built

1955
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Central Building

436 14th St, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Office

139,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,263 SF
Year Built

1926
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1212 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612

1212 Preservation Park Way, Old Oakland, Oakland, CA
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Property

Office

957 SF
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Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	2,904,453 Sq. Ft.	10.2%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	11,183,703 Sq. Ft.	39.29%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	8,222,583 Sq. Ft.	28.89%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	4,492,604 Sq. Ft.	15.78%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	10,472,072 Sq. Ft.	36.79%
Class B	8,706,561 Sq. Ft.	30.59%
Class C	471,820 Sq. Ft.	1.66%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	3,655,001 Sq. Ft.	18.79%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	12,141,454 Sq. Ft.	62.42%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	534,242 Sq. Ft.	2.75%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
Class A	3,606,262 Sq. Ft.	18.54%
Class B	11,565,726 Sq. Ft.	59.46%
Class C	3,159,811 Sq. Ft.	16.25%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Retail
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	765,713 Sq. Ft.	22.57%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	1,632,733 Sq. Ft.	48.12%

City	Property Type	Count of Listings	Total SF
Oakland, CA	Office	178	7,832,013
Oakland, CA	Retail	83	502,165
Oakland, CA	Industrial	89	4,003,090
Oakland, CA	Other	383	13,250,558

583 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Oakland, CA

Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA?

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

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

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

Oakland, CA Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Oakland: 28,464,179 Sq. Ft.

Total Industrial Space in Oakland: 19,450,353 Sq. Ft.

Total Retail Space in Oakland: 3,392,697 Sq. Ft.

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