Seattle, WA Office & Coworking Spaces for Rent – 1,912 Listings

Seattle Office Space Listings

Much of Seattle’s office space is located downtown in the city’s fairly compact central business district. Amazon and Nordstrom are two of the several Fortune 500 companies located in the downtown area. Notably, the oldest continually operational farmers market in the country — Pike Place Market — is also located downtown and is a top tourist destination. Other companies headquartered downtown and elsewhere in Seattle include Starbucks, Avanade and Alaska Airlines.

Seattle is home to one of the highest-educated talent pools in the country: As of 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data, roughly 44% of residents age 25 or older had earned at least a bachelor’s degree. The Emerald City is also home to several institutions of higher learning, including the University of Washington (UW). One of the oldest public universities on the West Coast, UW was founded in 1861 and now houses one of the largest library systems in the world, as well as a diverse and modern assortment of laboratories and research facilities. In fact, UW is one of the highest-ranked public research universities in the United States, particularly recognized for its medical, engineering and scientific research, in addition to highly competitive computer science, information, engineering, architecture, law and business schools.

Notable higher learning institutions in and around Seattle also include Bellevue College, Northwest University and the University of Puget Sound. Undoubtedly, the wide variety of graduate programs offered across all local institutions contribute greatly to Seattle’s remarkable talent pool. Naturally, the city has grown into a key hub for startups and ambitious entrepreneurs, as well as major companies. In fact, Seattle office space has long been home to the headquarters of major brands such as Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft and Nordstrom Department Stores.

A company searching for office space in Seattle can expect an average asking rent of $41.00 per square foot. The average vacancy rate stands at 11%. Some 2,507,003 square feet of Seattle office space was added to the market in 2020, with another 3,671,716 square feet under construction in 2021. In 2020, the office sales volume was $1,641,884,055.

Most people who live in Seattle commute via car, but those who work downtown have several public transportation options — such as the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel, which moves light-rail trains between downtown and other districts; the Seattle Center Monorail, which terminates downtown; and many bus lines through downtown and out to the suburbs. Meanwhile, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a central hub for Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines.

Seattle Coworking Space Listings

Seattle’s business environment is highly supportive of entrepreneurship and small businesses — a fact that is reflected in the sheer number of freelancers and startups located here. In 2018, there were roughly 34,600 firms in existence for less than five years registered in Seattle, which accounted for about 41% of the nearly 85,000 total businesses in the Seattle metro area. Such a high proportion of entrepreneurship contributes significantly to the demand for coworking spaces in Seattle.

Coworking is a collaborative and flexible work style that involves a shared workplace or shared office space. The difference between coworking and traditional offices is that people who work in a coworking space don’t usually work for the same company or organization.

The coworking market here reflects the vibrant diversity of local cultural confluence and is one of the best locations in the U.S. to grow your business. The local scene has a lot to offer if you’re looking for your next professional address and is well-positioned to accommodate the fast-changing needs of the modern small business labor force.

The Seattle central business district is one of the most popular neighborhoods for entrepreneurs in search of premium Seattle coworking space, with 24 booking availabilities currently listed on this platform. Popular local options also include: Pioneer Square — where you can choose between seven spaces available — and Central Waterfront, which currently offers five coworking locations open for bookings.

Browse our listings of coworking and shared spaces in Seattle and find the best fit for your business needs. You can apply a series of filters to the current list of available shared workspaces to find your best match. Select a price range, preferred neighborhood and amenities of your choice, such as printing and scanning services; complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks and beverages; and pet-friendly policies. Whether you’re looking to rent office space for a day, trying to find an hourly office rental or searching for a longer-term option, we’ve got you covered.