Market Guide
Sacramento Office Space Guide
Sacramento is a practical office market for public sector, healthcare, legal, nonprofit, professional services, and regional business users. Compared with coastal California markets, tenants often evaluate Sacramento for lower occupancy costs and access to state government, suburban labor pools, and regional customers.
Sacramento, CA
Q1 2026
Office Space
Quick Facts
Sacramento market quick facts
City
Sacramento
CA
County
Sacramento County
Regional market context
Population
1,975,489
City population context
Buildings
137
Example buildings in Rofo data
Common Space Types
4
Office Space, Retail Space, Industrial Space, Coworking Space
Nearby Markets
8
Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom
Market Overview
Commercial real estate in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA is a local commercial real estate market in Sacramento County where businesses can compare space needs by location, property type, and fit. Common space types include office space, retail space, industrial space, coworking space. Rofo currently includes 137 example buildings for this market. Nearby markets such as Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom can also be useful to compare.
Market Snapshot
Sacramento office space market snapshot
Average Rent
About $26 per square foot per year
Converted from $2.13 per square foot per month full-service gross asking rent, based on CBRE Sacramento Office Figures Q1 2026.
Market Date
Q1 2026
Snapshot for current market context
Current Trends
What tenants are seeing now
- The market posted positive absorption in Q1 2026, signaling steadier tenant activity.
- Government-adjacent, legal, healthcare, and professional services users remain important demand drivers.
- Tenants often compare downtown Sacramento with Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and other suburban office markets.
- Lower asking rents relative to major coastal markets can make Sacramento attractive for cost-sensitive office users.
Space Types
Commercial space types in Sacramento
Office Space in Sacramento
Office space can work for professional services, client-facing teams, administrative users, and companies that need private workspace.
View office space in SacramentoRetail Space in Sacramento
Retail space can work for storefronts, restaurants, service businesses, wellness operators, and customer-facing brands.
View retail space in Sacramento Read the retail space guideIndustrial Space in Sacramento
Industrial space can work for warehouse users, logistics operations, light manufacturing, service trades, and distribution needs.
View industrial space in Sacramento Read the industrial space guideCoworking Space in Sacramento
Coworking space can work for flexible teams, remote workers, startups, and businesses that want shorter-term workspace options.
View coworking space in SacramentoNeighborhood Breakdown
Where to compare office space options
Downtown Sacramento
A central option for government-adjacent firms, law, advocacy, public affairs, and professional services.
Midtown
Often considered by smaller firms, creative businesses, nonprofits, and service providers seeking a neighborhood setting.
Natomas
A practical office location for companies that value airport access and regional freeway connections.
Point West / Arden
A common office district for professional services, medical office, and local business users.
Rancho Cordova
A nearby comparison market with suburban office options and access to eastern Sacramento County.
Nearby City Pages
Compare nearby commercial real estate markets
Nearby markets can be useful if you are flexible on location, commute, space type, or building fit.
Elk Grove, CA
Explore Elk Grove commercial real estateRancho Cordova, CA
Explore Rancho Cordova commercial real estateFolsom, CA
Explore Folsom commercial real estateWest Sacramento, CA
Explore West Sacramento commercial real estateCarmichael, CA
Explore Carmichael commercial real estateDavis, CA
Explore Davis commercial real estateExample Buildings
Example buildings in Sacramento
Space Planning
What size office space do you need?
Most businesses start by estimating team size, operational needs, customer access, storage needs, and future growth. If you are unsure, compare a few size ranges before narrowing the search.
- Under 1,000 sqft can work for smaller teams, service businesses, or focused local operations.
- 1,000-5,000 sqft often fits growing businesses that need a practical mix of work, customer, or support areas.
- 5,000+ sqft is usually evaluated around layout, operational flow, and future expansion needs.
Next Steps
Compare office space in Sacramento
Use Rofo to compare current office space options in Sacramento or step back to the broader city market.
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Tell us what you need
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Type of space
Office, retail, industrial, flex, or coworking
Size or team
A rough range or headcount is enough
Location
Your target area or nearby options
Timeline
Now, soon, or just exploring
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Find the right space for your business
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FAQ
Sacramento commercial real estate FAQ
How do I find commercial space in Sacramento?
Start by defining the type of space, approximate size, preferred location, and timing. Rofo can help compare available options in Sacramento and nearby markets.
What types of commercial space are available in Sacramento?
Sacramento has guide or inventory coverage for office space, retail space, industrial space, coworking space. Availability varies by property and timing.
Can Rofo help me compare nearby markets?
Yes. Rofo can help compare Sacramento with nearby markets such as Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom.
How does Rofo connect me with local options?
Share what kind of space you need, your target market, and approximate size. Rofo reviews the request and helps identify relevant next steps.