Market Guide

Denver Office Space Guide

Denver is a major Mountain West office market with downtown, Cherry Creek, southeast suburban, and neighborhood office options. Tenants often compare location, parking, transit access, and building quality across submarkets before choosing space.

Denver, CO Q1 2026 Office Space
Market Snapshot

Denver office space market snapshot

Average Rent
About $41 per square foot per year downtown benchmark

Downtown direct asking rent benchmark, full-service gross, based on CBRE Denver Downtown Office Figures Q1 2026.

Market Date
Q1 2026

Snapshot for current market context

Space Type
Office Space

Market context for office space options

Current Trends

What tenants are seeing now

  • Denver’s office market continues to stabilize gradually after several years of elevated availability.
  • Downtown remains challenged but is showing signs of improving leasing activity in higher-quality buildings.
  • Cherry Creek and select suburban submarkets continue to attract tenants seeking newer or more convenient space.
  • Sublease availability has been declining, which may gradually simplify the market for tenants comparing direct options.
Neighborhood Breakdown

Where to compare office space options

Downtown Denver

The primary office core for law, finance, energy, consulting, public sector, and regional headquarters users.

LoDo

A central option for creative firms, technology companies, and professional users seeking access to Union Station.

Cherry Creek

A strong fit for finance, professional services, boutique firms, and companies seeking high-quality space.

RiNo

Often considered by creative, technology, design, and growing companies seeking a less traditional office setting.

Denver Tech Center

A major suburban comparison market for companies prioritizing parking, regional access, and larger office options.

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 Denver

Use Rofo to compare current office space options in Denver or step back to the broader city market.