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Renting Commercial Office Space in Downtown Durham
Downtown Durham is the cultural and creative heart of the Triangle, characterized by its historic warehouse redevelopments and a thriving tech scene. It is currently working through the final year of its FY 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, which has focused on equitable economic growth and downtown revitalization (Source: City of Durham Strategic Plan). 2026 marks the year of the "Strategic Plan Refresh." The city is currently finalizing its 2027-2029 vision, which prioritizes Shared Economic Prosperity and increased housing density near the Durham Station transit hub (Source: DurhamNC.gov). The area is seeing a surge in specialized "Life Science-adjacent" retail and boutique office space as more biotech firms migrate from RTP into the urban center.
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Suite Rates in Downtown Durham
Suite Sizes in Downtown Durham
Neighborhood Comparison
| Neighborhood | Average Available SQFT | Average Rate / SQFT PER Month | NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SUITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | 1,800 | $2.30 / SF | 130 |
| Braggtown | 8,300 | $1.63 / SF | < 30 |
| Brightleaf | 2,000 | $2.73 / SF | 98 |
| Cameron Village | 300 | $2.72 / SF | < 30 |
| Cary | 2,600 | $2.22 / SF | 573 |
| Chapel Hill | 1,300 | $2.16 / SF | 62 |
| Clegg | 4,000 | $2.36 / SF | 141 |
| Downtown Durham | 2,200 | $2.07 / SF | 221 |
| Downtown Raleigh | 800 | $2.29 / SF | 61 |
| Duke University | 3,400 | $1.66 / SF | < 30 |
| East Raleigh | 2,300 | $1.57 / SF | < 30 |
| Fayetteville Street | 900 | $2.30 / SF | 75 |
| Fenton / Eastern Cary Gateway | 2,100 | $2.07 / SF | 1,419 |
| Glenwood South | 900 | $2.29 / SF | 51 |
| Hillsborough | 2,800 | $1.63 / SF | < 30 |
| Holly Springs | 1,900 | $2.30 / SF | 69 |
| Hope Valley | 1,500 | $1.57 / SF | 59 |
| Knightdale | - | - | < 30 |
| Millbrook | 1,800 | $1.86 / SF | 140 |
| Morrisville | 2,600 | $2.12 / SF | 148 |
| North Hills | 1,300 | $2.06 / SF | 120 |
| North Raleigh | 1,900 | $1.90 / SF | 220 |
| Northeast Raleigh | 2,500 | $1.85 / SF | 124 |
| Northwest Raleigh | 2,000 | $2.01 / SF | 143 |
| Old North Durham | 1,900 | $2.73 / SF | 94 |
| Research Triangle Park | 2,100 | $2.07 / SF | 1,424 |
| Southeast Raleigh | 45,000 | $1.21 / SF | < 30 |
| Stone Creek Village | 2,100 | $1.88 / SF | 58 |
| Wake Forest | 1,400 | $1.48 / SF | < 30 |
| Wayne Ridge | 2,500 | $2.23 / SF | 93 |
| Wellons Village | 3,600 | $1.33 / SF | < 30 |
| Wilders Grove | 2,000 | $1.49 / SF | < 30 |
*All data is from sources we deem reliable and is tracked to provide tenants an understanding of market and submarket conditions, however we cannot guarantee accuracy and all data should be confirmed prior to any use in the lease or purchase of real property.