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Renting Commercial Office Space in Downtown
Downtown is undergoing a fundamental identity shift from a government/financial center to a Life Science and Residential Waterfront. The Research and Development District (RaDD) on the waterfront is a major anchor, and the Campus at Horton redevelopment has transformed a legacy mall into a high-tech urban campus. However, traditional Class B and C office space continues to face headwinds with vacancies topping 25% (Source: REBusinessOnline Jan 2026). 2026 is the year of "Civic & Transit Evolution." Construction on the new Downtown COASTER station is expected to start in spring 2026, significantly improving transit connectivity (Source: San Diego Convention Center Construction Updates). Additionally, the city is aggressively pursuing the Civic Center redevelopment, with 2026 serving as the critical negotiation year for a new "heart of downtown" at the blighted six-block site (Source: Times of San Diego, Jan 2026).
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Suite Rates in Downtown
Suite Sizes in Downtown
Neighborhood Comparison
| Neighborhood | Average Available SQFT | Average Rate / SQFT PER Month | NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SUITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 1,900 | $2.48 / SF | 250 |
| Carmel Valley | 2,000 | $3.08 / SF | 391 |
| Chula Vista | 1,200 | $1.47 / SF | 63 |
| Coronado | - | - | < 30 |
| Downtown | 2,600 | $3.05 / SF | 500 |
| El Cajon | 1,400 | $1.77 / SF | 85 |
| Esconsido | 1,500 | $1.39 / SF | 99 |
| Gaslamp District | 2,600 | $3.06 / SF | 460 |
| Grantville | 1,600 | $2.20 / SF | 122 |
| La Jolla | 1,500 | $3.20 / SF | 213 |
| La Mesa | 1,500 | $2.28 / SF | 31 |
| Little Italy | 2,600 | $3.07 / SF | 445 |
| Midway District | 1,700 | $8.33 / SF | 44 |
| Miramar | 1,600 | $2.41 / SF | 92 |
| Mission Valley | 1,600 | $2.48 / SF | 214 |
| National City | 1,000 | $28.96 / SF | < 30 |
| Oceanside | 1,800 | $2.06 / SF | 518 |
| Otay Mesa | 34,000 | $1.23 / SF | < 30 |
| Point Loma | 1,200 | $2.09 / SF | 102 |
| Rancho Bernardo | 1,200 | $2.65 / SF | 89 |
| Sorrento Valley | 2,600 | $2.07 / SF | 126 |
| Torrey Pines | 2,100 | $2.63 / SF | 42 |
| University Town Center | 2,600 | $3.21 / SF | 238 |
*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.