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Boston Office Space Guide

Boston is an established Northeast office market with strong demand from finance, law, healthcare, education, life science-adjacent firms, technology, and professional services. Tenants often compare downtown, Back Bay, Seaport, Cambridge, and nearby suburban markets based on talent access and cost.

Boston, MA Q1 2026 Office Space
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Quick Facts

Boston market quick facts

City
Boston

MA

County
Suffolk County

Regional market context

Population
4,453,352

City population context

Buildings
18

Example buildings in Rofo data

Common Space Types
2

Office Space, Coworking Space

Nearby Markets
8

Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline

Market Overview

Commercial real estate in Boston

Boston, MA is a local commercial real estate market in Suffolk County where businesses can compare space needs by location, property type, and fit. Common space types include office space, coworking space. Rofo currently includes 18 example buildings for this market. Nearby markets such as Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline can also be useful to compare.

Market Snapshot

Boston office space market snapshot

Average Rent
About $48 per square foot per year overall, with CBD averages around $65 per square foot per year

Full-service asking rent benchmarks, based on Cushman & Wakefield Boston Office MarketBeat Q1 2026.

Market Date
Q1 2026

Snapshot for current market context

Current Trends

What tenants are seeing now

  • Boston office demand remains uneven, with stronger interest in well-located and higher-quality buildings.
  • CBD asking rents remain materially higher than many suburban and outer belt options.
  • Healthcare, education, life science-adjacent, financial, legal, and technology users continue to shape tenant demand.
  • Companies often compare Boston with Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, and suburban office markets.
Space Types

Commercial space types in Boston

Office Space in Boston

Office space can work for professional services, client-facing teams, administrative users, and companies that need private workspace.

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Coworking Space in Boston

Coworking space can work for flexible teams, remote workers, startups, and businesses that want shorter-term workspace options.

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Neighborhood Breakdown

Where to compare office space options

Financial District

A core office district for finance, law, consulting, insurance, and professional services users.

Back Bay

A strong fit for professional services, finance, boutique firms, and companies seeking central Boston access.

Seaport

Often considered by technology, life science-adjacent, professional, and growing companies seeking newer office options.

Fenway / Longwood

Useful for healthcare, education, research-adjacent, nonprofit, and service organizations.

Cambridge

A nearby comparison market for technology, life science, research, and innovation-oriented office users.

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.

Cambridge, MA

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Somerville, MA

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Brookline, MA

Explore Brookline commercial real estate

Arlington, MA

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Quincy, MA

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Newton, MA

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Example Buildings

Example buildings in Boston

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 Boston

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

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FAQ

Boston commercial real estate FAQ

How do I find commercial space in Boston?

Start by defining the type of space, approximate size, preferred location, and timing. Rofo can help compare available options in Boston and nearby markets.

What types of commercial space are available in Boston?

Boston has guide or inventory coverage for office space, coworking space. Availability varies by property and timing.

Can Rofo help me compare nearby markets?

Yes. Rofo can help compare Boston with nearby markets such as Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline.

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.

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