Market Guide

Burlingame Office Space Guide

Burlingame is a practical Southern California office market for professional services, healthcare, consulting, and airport-adjacent business users. Tenants should compare building quality, commute patterns, parking, and nearby alternatives before narrowing the search.

Burlingame, CA Q1 2026 Office Space
Market Snapshot

Burlingame office space market snapshot

Average Rent
Varies by Peninsula submarket and building class; compare full-service asking rents locally

Rent context based on Peninsula and Bay Area market reporting for 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

  • Tenants compare local options with nearby submarkets to balance cost, access, and building quality.
  • Move-in-ready layouts and flexible lease terms can matter as much as headline rent.
  • Parking, transit access, and commute patterns often shape the practical short list.
  • Professional services and industry-specific users tend to focus on different corridors within the same city.
Neighborhood Breakdown

Where to compare office space options

Burlingame Avenue

A core area for professional, service, and customer-facing office users.

Broadway

A useful comparison area for tenants weighing access, building type, and local customer reach.

Bayfront

A useful comparison area for tenants weighing access, building type, and local customer reach.

Rollins Road

A useful comparison area for tenants weighing access, building type, and local customer reach.

Nearby Markets

Nearby office space markets to consider

Compare nearby office markets if you are flexible on location, commute, pricing, or building type.

San Mateo, CA

Varies by Peninsula submarket and building class; compare full-service asking rents locally

Read the San Mateo office guide
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 Burlingame

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