130 Office Spaces for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Find your best Carlsbad, CA office space among 130 for rent listings, which average an asking price of $36.19 per square foot.

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Carlsbad Pacific Center I

701 Palomar Airport Rd., South Beach, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

48,872 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

13,334 SF
Year Built

1986
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CR2 - Carlsbad - San Diego
Premier Workspaces
2173 Salk Avenue Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad Airport Plaza

5963 La Place Court, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

61,578 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

14,362 SF
Year Built

1988
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Carlsbad Research Center

2237 Faraday Ave., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

9,231 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,146 SF
Year Built

1986
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Carlsbad Commerce Center

2231 Faraday Ave., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

9,351 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,686 SF
Year Built

1986
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Ventana

2173 Salk Ave., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

78,907 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,446 SF
Year Built

2007
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The Quad

5770 Fleet St., Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

49,095 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

49,095 SF
Year Built

1999
For Lease

$38.40/SF/YR
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Pacific Center
HQ
701 Palomar Airport Road Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business address

Business lounge

Cleaning services

Ergonomic furniture

Lounge area

Mail services

Money-back guarantee

Office furniture
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Palomar Terrace

3115 Melrose Dr., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

103,547 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

33,968 SF
Year Built

2007
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Genesis Corporate Center

5930 Priestly Drive, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

102,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,502 SF
Year Built

2002
For Lease

$2.50/SF/MO
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Carlsbad Gateway Center

5650 El Camino Real, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

232,800 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

6,829 SF
Year Built

1988
For Lease

$2.20/SF/MO
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Pacific Coast Industrial Center

5205 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Industrial

127,128 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,177 SF
Year Built

1982
For Lease

$1.85/SF/MO
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Carlsbad Pacific Center III

705 Palomar Airport Rd., South Beach, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

39,862 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,372 SF
Year Built

2002
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Atlas at Carlsbad - Beta

5919 Sea Otter Pl., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

138,019 SF
Availability

1 Space

18,595 SF
Year Built

2016
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1265 Laurel Tree Lane

1265 Laurel Tree Lane, Poinsettia, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Retail

89,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

25,021 SF
Year Built

2007
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Palomar Crest Corporate Center

2701 Loker Avenue West, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

81,810 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,300 SF
Year Built

1999
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Palomar Triad

2011 Palomar Airport Road, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

46,550 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,978 SF
Year Built

1987
For Lease

$2.20/SF/MO
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The Quad

5760 Fleet St., Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

46,454 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

23,173 SF
Year Built

2000
For Lease

$38.40/SF/YR
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Flight

2051 Palomar Airport Rd., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, San Diego, CA
Property

Office

208,904 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

122,308 SF
Year Built

1982
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Darwin Technology Center

5939 Darwin Court, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

70,456 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,280 SF
Year Built

2001
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5931 Priestly Drive

5931 Priestly Drive, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

51,680 SF
Availability

1 Space

52,777 SF
Year Built

1986
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Global Carlsbad

2888 Loker Avenue East, Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

80,659 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

20,391 SF
Year Built

2008
For Lease

$2.25/SF/MO
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Avanti Workspace (Palomar)
Avanti Workspace
5857 Owens Avenue Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace
Amenities

Filming equipment

Mail services
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Carlsbad Medical Dental Plaza

3144 El Camino Real, Tamarack Point, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

27,894 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
Year Built

2005
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Ventana

2177 Salk Ave., Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

60,588 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,859 SF
Year Built

2007
For Lease

$25.80/SF/YR
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Plaza Encina

5055 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad, CA
Property

Office

20,889 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

6,585 SF
Year Built

1984
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Carlsbad is $36.19 per square foot. The minimum rental rate for office space in Carlsbad is $12 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in Carlsbad, the maximum rental rate is $54 per square foot.

The most common factor that influences cost of office space in any location is the property class rating. For example, Carlsbad office space rated Class A asks an average of $39.90 per square foot. Class B office space in Carlsbad costs $29.84 per square foot, on average.

For more details on Carlsbad office space rent and sales prices, as well as overall market quality and new construction data, see Carlsbad Office Market Trends.

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 Carlsbad, as the local office market offers a wide range of options. Office spaces currently on the market go up to as much as 52,777 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 Carlsbad is 3,797 square feet, and the average office space size here is 7,267 square feet.

You can find 130 office listing(s) for lease in Carlsbad, which add up to a total of 849,069 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office, Creative Office, Medical Office, R&D - Office, Showroom - Office.

The most common office use type currently available for lease in Carlsbad is General Office, which is offered in 93 or 71.54% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is Creative Office, which account for 12 or 9.23% of office space currently available. On the other end of the spectrum, the office use type least common among local listings is Shared Space, which is available in 1 listing(s).

You can search 18 office sublease listing(s) in Carlsbad, which amount to a total of 145,276 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, Creative Office, Medical Office. The Carlsbad neighborhood or submarket with the most sublease listings available is Industrial Corridor - City Centre.

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 Carlsbad, the greatest concentration of office space for lease opportunities is in Industrial Corridor - City Centre, Carlsbad Ranch, South Beach.

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.

The Carlsbad office market incorporates a mix of properties of various ages, ratings, construction grades, and other quality indicators. Roughly 44.62% 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 Industrial Corridor - City Centre neighborhood of Carlsbad. Class B office space accounts for 40.77% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is Industrial Corridor - City Centre. Class C office space makes up 7.69% of office space available in Carlsbad.

Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 36.62% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 1,483,709 square feet. About 1.41% of office space in Carlsbad is in buildings that have been renovated at least once since 2000.

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.

Are you looking to lease office space in the vicinity of your current location or in a particular neighborhood of Carlsbad? 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.

Carlsbad, CA Office Inventory Breakdown

There are a number of factors that make a city attractive for businesses to relocate or expand, as well as for investors to enhance their portfolios through local acquisitions. Among the most important factors to consider are the size and quality of the local office market, which is an essential component of the local economy.

Total Office Space in Carlsbad: 8,844,245 Sq. Ft.

In 2024 the Carlsbad office market encompassed 8,844,245 square feet of space.
Class A office space makes up a 40.49% share of Carlsbad office inventory, while Class B office assets represent roughly 57.06% of the market total.

Carlsbad Office Market Breakdown by Building Size
Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	4,025,024 Sq. Ft.	45.51%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	3,547,060 Sq. Ft.	40.11%

Carlsbad Office Market Breakdown by Building Quality Rating
Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	3,580,798 Sq. Ft.	40.49%
Class B	5,046,811 Sq. Ft.	57.06%
Class C	166,636 Sq. Ft.	1.88%

Data was provided by CommercialEdge, refers to properties larger than 50,000 square feet.

Carlsbad, CA Office Market Overview

Located 35 miles south of downtown Los Angeles — and part of the San Diego-Carlsbad metropolitan statistical area — Carlsbad is among the top 20 most prosperous communities in the U.S. In fact, the city has been dubbed “Titanium Valley” due to the presence of golf manufacturing companies such as Callaway Golf, Cobra Golf, Titleist and Odyssey Golf.

Demand for office space in Carlsbad is also fueled by companies such as ViaSat, Toyota, Nortek Security Control and Arkeia Software. Currently, there are 100 projects — totaling roughly 8 million square feet of office space — under construction in the city. In 2019, the 83,000-square-foot Element building was the largest office sale in Carlsbad, closing at $23.1 million.

Carlsbad is also one of the nation’s most important startup and innovation hubs and, according to Google, has one of the most active online business communities in California. The local economy here focuses on information technology, clean technology, robotics, video game development, medical devices, wireless technology and tourism.

130 Office Spaces for Rent in Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad Pacific Center I

CR2 - Carlsbad - San Diego

Carlsbad Airport Plaza

Carlsbad Research Center

Carlsbad Commerce Center

Ventana

The Quad

Pacific Center

Palomar Terrace

Genesis Corporate Center

Carlsbad Gateway Center

Pacific Coast Industrial Center

Carlsbad Pacific Center III

Atlas at Carlsbad - Beta

1265 Laurel Tree Lane

Palomar Crest Corporate Center

Palomar Triad

The Quad

Flight

Darwin Technology Center

5931 Priestly Drive

Global Carlsbad

Avanti Workspace (Palomar)

Carlsbad Medical Dental Plaza

Ventana

Plaza Encina

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Carlsbad, CA Office Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Carlsbad: 8,844,245 Sq. Ft.

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Total Office Space in Carlsbad: 8,844,245 Sq. Ft.

Carlsbad, CA Office Market Overview

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Carlsbad, CA in the news

Ionis’ Carlsbad Life Sciences Campus Expansion Breaks Ground

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