Market Guide
San Francisco, CA Commercial Real Estate Guide
Commercial real estate guide for San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA
Current
Quick Facts
San Francisco market quick facts
City
San Francisco
CA
County
San Francisco County
Regional market context
Population
808,988
Census / BLS, 2024
Buildings
100
Example buildings in Rofo data
Common Space Types
4
Office Space, Retail Space, Industrial Space, Coworking Space
Nearby Markets
8
Brisbane, Daly City, Sausalito
Market Overview
Commercial real estate in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA is a local commercial real estate market in San Francisco 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 100 example buildings for this market. Nearby markets such as Brisbane, Daly City, Sausalito can also be useful to compare.
Office Market Snapshot
San Francisco Office Market Snapshot
San Francisco remains one of the Bay Area's most important office, retail, and innovation markets. Tenants often compare downtown, SoMa, Mission Bay, and nearby East Bay markets when evaluating pricing, commute access, and building quality.
Average Rent
$65–$85/SF/YR
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Typical office asking rent
Availability
Elevated supply
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Tenant-favorable availability
Market Trend
Tenant-favorable market
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More options and negotiating flexibility
Notable Areas
Financial District
SoMa
Mission Bay
Jackson Square
Common tenant search areas
Office rents vary significantly by building class, neighborhood, size, and lease structure.
Availability remains elevated compared with pre-2020 levels, giving tenants more negotiating room in many submarkets.
Tenants should compare neighborhoods carefully and pay close attention to total occupancy cost, concession packages, commute patterns, and building quality.
Space Types
Commercial space types in San Francisco
Office Space in San Francisco
Office space can work for professional services, client-facing teams, administrative users, and companies that need private workspace.
View office space in San Francisco Read the office space guideRetail Space in San Francisco
Retail space can work for storefronts, restaurants, service businesses, wellness operators, and customer-facing brands.
View retail space in San Francisco Read the retail space guideIndustrial Space in San Francisco
Industrial space can work for warehouse users, logistics operations, light manufacturing, service trades, and distribution needs.
View industrial space in San FranciscoCoworking Space in San Francisco
Coworking space can work for flexible teams, remote workers, startups, and businesses that want shorter-term workspace options.
View coworking space in San FranciscoNearby Markets
Nearby commercial real estate guides
Compare nearby market guides if you are flexible on location, commute, space type, or building fit.
Brisbane, CA
Read the Brisbane guideDaly City, CA
Read the Daly City guideSausalito, CA
Read the Sausalito guideEmeryville, CA
Read the Emeryville guideSouth San Francisco, CA
Read the South San Francisco guideAlameda, CA
Read the Alameda guideOakland, CA
Read the Oakland guideSan Bruno, CA
Read the San Bruno guideNearby 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.
Brisbane, CA
Explore Brisbane commercial real estateDaly City, CA
Explore Daly City commercial real estateSausalito, CA
Explore Sausalito commercial real estateEmeryville, CA
Explore Emeryville commercial real estateSouth San Francisco, CA
Explore South San Francisco commercial real estateAlameda, CA
Explore Alameda commercial real estateExample Buildings
Example buildings in San Francisco
Space Planning
What size commercial 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
We can help you find space in this market
Share the type of space, size range, and timing you are considering, and Rofo can help you evaluate San Francisco or nearby commercial real estate markets.
GET HELP
Tell us what you need
Help us understand your space, timing, and priorities—we’ll point you in the right direction.
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
GET HELP
Find the right space for your business
Tell us what you need — we’ll follow up with a few spaces that fit.
FAQ
San Francisco commercial real estate FAQ
How do I find commercial space in San Francisco?
Start by defining the type of space, approximate size, preferred location, and timing. Rofo can help compare available options in San Francisco and nearby markets.
What types of commercial space are available in San Francisco?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco with nearby markets such as Brisbane, Daly City, Sausalito.
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.