Market Guide

Sacramento Office Space Guide

Sacramento is a practical office market for public sector, healthcare, legal, nonprofit, professional services, and regional business users. Compared with coastal California markets, tenants often evaluate Sacramento for lower occupancy costs and access to state government, suburban labor pools, and regional customers.

Sacramento, CA Q1 2026 Office Space
Market Snapshot

Sacramento office space market snapshot

Average Rent
About $26 per square foot per year

Converted from $2.13 per square foot per month full-service gross asking rent, based on CBRE Sacramento Office Figures Q1 2026.

Market Date
Q1 2026

Snapshot for current market context

Space Type
Office Space

Traditional, flexible, and team office options

Current Trends

What tenants are seeing now

  • The market posted positive absorption in Q1 2026, signaling steadier tenant activity.
  • Government-adjacent, legal, healthcare, and professional services users remain important demand drivers.
  • Tenants often compare downtown Sacramento with Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and other suburban office markets.
  • Lower asking rents relative to major coastal markets can make Sacramento attractive for cost-sensitive office users.
Neighborhood Breakdown

Where to compare office options

Downtown Sacramento

A central option for government-adjacent firms, law, advocacy, public affairs, and professional services.

Midtown

Often considered by smaller firms, creative businesses, nonprofits, and service providers seeking a neighborhood setting.

Natomas

A practical office location for companies that value airport access and regional freeway connections.

Point West / Arden

A common office district for professional services, medical office, and local business users.

Rancho Cordova

A nearby comparison market with suburban office options and access to eastern Sacramento County.

Office Planning

What size office do you need?

Most teams start by estimating headcount, workstyle, meeting needs, and whether they need private offices, open workspace, or a flexible layout. If you are unsure, compare a few size ranges before narrowing the search.

  • Under 1,000 sqft can work for small teams, private offices, or focused client meetings.
  • 1,000-5,000 sqft often fits growing teams that need a mix of desks, meeting rooms, and shared areas.
  • 5,000+ sqft is usually evaluated around department layout, collaboration needs, and future growth.
Next Steps

Compare office space in Sacramento

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

Sources

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