Durham, NC Office Spaces for Rent

Find your best Durham, NC office space among 428 for rent listings, which average an asking price of $28.52 per square foot.

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2810 Meridian

2810 Meridian Pkwy, Copper Creek, Durham, NC
Property

Office

100,878 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

25,828 SF
Year Built

1986
For Lease

$18.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
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600 Frontier

600 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

129,047 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,071 SF
Year Built

1984
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2525 Meridian

2525 Meridian Parkway, Copper Creek, Durham, NC
Property

Office

98,334 SF
Availability

14 Spaces

60,215 SF
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Downtown Durham Office/Retail Condo

204 Rigsbee Ave, Suite 101, Central Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

3,944 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,944 SF
Year Built

1939
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Trust Building

212 West Main Street, Central Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

41,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

14,868 SF
Year Built

1904
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2605 Meridian

2605 Meridian Parkway, Copper Creek, Durham, NC
Property

Office

74,071 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

49,387 SF
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Bristol Place

4819 Emperor Blvd., Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

105,410 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

49,463 SF
For Lease

$30.50/SF/YR
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The Square at University Hill - North

3708 Mayfair Street, Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC
Property

Office

59,650 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

41,384 SF
Year Built

1988
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ReCity 112 Broadway Street
Recity
112 Broadway Street #B, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Event Space

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

A/V equipment

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

IT support

Parking

Printer
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800 Park Offices Drive
Research Triangle Park
800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Event Space

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

A/V equipment

Catering

High-speed wifi

Pet friendly

Projector

TV/Monitor

White boards
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411 West Chapel Hill Street
Provident1898
411 West Chapel Hill Street #C2, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Bike storage

Break room

Complimentary coffee & tea

Fitness center

High-speed wifi

Lockers

Lounge area

Mail services

Meditation room
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201 West Main Street
American Underground
201 West Main Street #100, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

Bike storage

Business address

Cleaning services

Espresso bar

High-speed wifi

Lounge area

Podcast room

Printer

Professional & social events

Projector
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102 East Main Street
The Chill Place
102 East Main Street #100, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Event Space

Meeting Room
Amenities

Business address

Complimentary coffee & tea

Concierge

Free water

High-speed wifi

Pet friendly

Printer

Professional & social events
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205 Broadway Street

205 Broadway Street, Old North Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Office

3,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
For Lease

$2,800.00/MO
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3209 Guess Rd

3209 Guess Rd, Omah Street, Durham, NC
Property

Office

7,588 SF
Availability

1 Space

492 SF
Year Built

1997
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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Sutton Station

5826 Fayetteville Road, Folkestone, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

50,888 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

13,323 SF
Year Built

2001
For Lease

$20.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
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7072 NC Hwy 751

7072 NC Hwy 751, The Landing at Southpoint, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

4,030 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,051 SF
For Lease

$22.00 - $23.00/SF/YR
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Quadrangle II, III, IV & V

6320-6350 Quadrangle Drive, The Landing at Southpoint, Chapel Hill, NC
Property

Office

264,410 SF
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Peabody Place

112 S Duke St, Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Office

16,203 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

12,233 SF
Year Built

1910
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800 Park Offices Drive
Frontier RTP
800 Park Offices Drive 1st floor, Durham, NC
Services

Open Workspace

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

A/V equipment

Catering

Happy hour

High-speed wifi

Pet friendly

Professional & social events

Projector

TV/Monitor

White boards
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4011 University Drive

4011 University Drive, Valley Run, Durham, NC
Property

Office

20,870 SF
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One City Center - Office

110 Corcoran Street, Central Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

152,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

37,143 SF
Year Built

2018
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Brightleaf Square

905 West Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

139,785 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

24,465 SF
Year Built

1904
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UNC Family Medicine

5704 Fayetteville Road, Folkestone, Durham, NC
Property

Office

11,924 SF
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4825 Creekstone Drive

4825 Creekstone Drive, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

97,074 SF
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Duke Children's

3116 Duke Street, Stadium Heights, Durham, NC
Property

Office

41,922 SF
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1910 Sedwick Rd

1910 Sedwick Rd, Audubon Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

6,232 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

4,730 SF
Year Built

1984
For Lease

$18.00 - $20.00/SF/YR
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Pine Ridge Office Centre

6015 & 6011 Fayetteville Rd, Crooked Creek, Durham, NC
Property

Office

3,466 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,202 SF
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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3020 S. Miami Blvd

3020 S. Miami Blvd, Taylor Estates, Durham, NC
Property

Office

32,950 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,008 SF
For Lease

$19.50/SF/YR
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Brassfield Business Center

5409-5475 Lumley Rd, Ashley Forest, Durham, NC
Property

Office

8,070 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

6,059 SF
For Lease

$17.00 - $18.00/SF/YR
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5107 Southpark Dr

5107 Southpark Dr, Darby Glen, Durham, NC
Property

Office

1,625 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,625 SF
For Lease

$22.00/SF/YR
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Horseshoe at Hub RTP

3151 Elion Drive, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

149,023 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

110,000 SF
Year Built

2024
For Lease

$46.50/SF/YR
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Carlisle Place | Imperial Center

4721 Emperor Blvd, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

120,784 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,028 SF
Year Built

2007
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West Village

700 W Main St, Warehouse District, Durham, NC
Property

Office

15,450 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,943 SF
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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Snow Building

331 W Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Office

25,678 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

4,091 SF
Year Built

1933
For Lease

$32.50 - $35.00/SF/YR
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Durham Summit

3414 Duke Street, Stadium Heights, Durham, NC
Property

Office

64,332 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

20,978 SF
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Hub RTP - Office Mid-Rise

SWC Interstate 40 & Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, Research Triangle, NC
Property

Office

150,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

150,000 SF
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4000 Sancar Way

4000 Sancar Way, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

31,855 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

31,855 SF
For Lease

$26.50/SF/YR
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343 West Main Street

343 West Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Office

4,729 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,729 SF
For Lease

$24.00/SF/YR
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321 East Chapel Hill Street
Locale
321 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC
Services

Meeting Room

Private Office
Amenities

24/7 security

Cleaning services

Complimentary coffee & tea

High-speed wifi

Natural light

Patio

Printer

Professional & social events

Rooftop deck
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Hub RTP - Office Tower

SWC Interstate 40 & Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, Research Triangle, NC
Property

Office

350,000 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

270,000 SF
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4601 Research Commons

4601 Research Commons, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

422,483 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

137,539 SF
Year Built

1985
For Lease

$35.00 - $37.50/SF/YR
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2540 Meridian

2540 Meridian Pkwy, Copper Creek, Durham, NC
Property

Office

111,871 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

111,871 SF
For Lease

$36.50/SF/YR
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4324 S Alston Ave

4324 S Alston Ave, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC
Property

Office

34,998 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,411 SF
Year Built

1997
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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Cobb Building

614 W Main St, Warehouse District, Durham, NC
Property

Office

38,359 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,126 SF
For Lease

$38.00/SF/YR
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One RTP Tower

Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, Research Triangle Park, NC
Property

Office

1,000,000 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

270,000 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Asking prices vary based on the property location, rating, amenities such as proximity to restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues, as well as convenience of access to public transport, airports, and thoroughfares.

The average rent for office space in Durham is $28.52 per square foot. The minimum rental rate for office space in Durham is $21 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in Durham, the maximum rental rate is $32.93 per square foot.

The most common factor that influences cost of office space in any location is the property class rating. For example, Durham office space rated Class A asks an average of $28.52 per square foot. Class B office space in Durham costs $28.89 per square foot, on average. Listings of office space in Class C buildings asked an average of $21.90 per square foot.

For more details on Durham office space rent and sales prices, as well as overall market quality and new construction data, see Durham Office Market Trends.

Most experts recommend an average of between 75 and 150 square feet of office space per person. However, it is important to keep in mind that how much office space you ultimately need depends on your activity and how you need to use the space, as much as it does on how many people it should accommodate. If you already know what size office would best suit your needs, use the available space size filter at the top of the search page to focus your search on the best fit for you.

You’ll find a home for almost any size of business in Durham, as the local office market offers a wide range of options. Office spaces currently on the market go up to as much as 264,590 square feet in size for an individual listing.
However, there is a variety of differently sized opportunities below that maximum. For your consideration, the median size of an office space for lease in Durham is 4,729 square feet, and the average office space size here is 10,359 square feet.

You can find 428 office listing(s) for lease in Durham, which add up to a total of 4,955,848 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office, R&D - Office, Shared Space, Medical Office, Flex - Office.

The most common office use type currently available for lease in Durham is General Office, which is offered in 267 or 62.38% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is R&D - Office, which account for 14 or 3.27% of office space currently available. On the other end of the spectrum, the office use type least common among local listings is Office Building, which is available in 1 listing(s).

You can search 31 office sublease listing(s) in Durham, which amount to a total of 714,181 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, Office Building, Flex - Office. The Durham neighborhood or submarket with the most sublease listings available is Downtown Durham.

The best choice of neighborhood for your office space will greatly depend on the elements that are most relevant to your business and your employees. However, a good criterion to start with is to look at the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of office properties, as these areas are generally well connected to transit options and have a good degree of amenity availability.

In Durham, the greatest concentration of office space for lease opportunities is in Research Triangle Park, Copper Creek, Downtown Durham.

Each individual’s commuting experience will of course be different depending on a number of factors. Check the location description details for the office listings that catch your eye, to get an overview of walkability, access to public transport, the quality of infrastructure dedicated to biking commuters, as well as the proximity to parking facilities, fuel stations, and other essential amenities.

The Durham office market incorporates a mix of properties of various ages, ratings, construction grades, and other quality indicators. Roughly 45.56% of total office space listings in the city are in properties rated Class A. You will find the highest concentration of Class A office space in the Research Triangle Park neighborhood of Durham. Class B office space accounts for 34.11% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is Research Triangle Park. Class C office space makes up 3.74% of office space available in Durham.

Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 21.71% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 2,371,729 square feet. About 4.65% of office space in Durham is in buildings that have been renovated at least once since 2000.

Out of the office space listings currently available in Durham, you can find 36 LEED-certified or LEED-proposed option(s). A total of 9 building(s) here earned a LEED-certification — certification level Gold (2), Silver (4).

There are, of course, a lot of things to factor in when you are looking for office space. Aspects including the accessibility of the location, the quality of the facility, the size of the space, the convenience of nearby amenities, the type and duration of the lease, and of course the cost are all part of the search and decision process. For a quick checklist of what you should take into account when researching the market, consider these seven tips for choosing the best office location for your business. Alternatively, for a comprehensive take on everything to consider when looking for office space, see our in-depth guide to finding office space for small or growing companies. The guide also includes insights from seasoned professionals and can serve as a helpful resource for growing companies, no matter their current size.

Are you looking to lease office space in the vicinity of your current location or in a particular neighborhood of Durham? Using the interactive map, you can easily navigate to your preferred location and customize your search area around a specific point of interest. Select “Radius” from the Search Mode options menu, click on the map to set your search reference point, and expand the radius to select your desired search area. Browse available listings to find the best office space that meets your location, as well as other business needs.

Durham, NC Office Inventory Breakdown

There are a number of factors that make a city attractive for businesses to relocate or expand, as well as for investors to enhance their portfolios through local acquisitions. Among the most important factors to consider are the size and quality of the local office market, which is an essential component of the local economy.

Total Office Space in Durham: 28,421,929 Sq. Ft.

In 2024 the Durham office market encompassed 28,421,929 square feet of space. Out of that total, 1,198,809 square feet were in office properties sized between 500,000 and 1,000,000 square feet. Meanwhile, 6,049,288 square feet were in office buildings sized between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet.
Class A office space makes up a 52.71% share of Durham office inventory, while Class B office assets represent roughly 42.55% of the market total.

Durham Office Market Breakdown by Building Size
Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	6,049,288 Sq. Ft.	21.28%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	14,167,833 Sq. Ft.	49.85%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	1,198,809 Sq. Ft.	4.22%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	4,580,586 Sq. Ft.	16.12%

Durham Office Market Breakdown by Building Quality Rating
Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	14,982,116 Sq. Ft.	52.71%
Class B	12,094,869 Sq. Ft.	42.55%
Class C	1,344,944 Sq. Ft.	4.73%

Data was provided by CommercialEdge, refers to properties larger than 50,000 square feet.

Durham, NC Office Market Overview

Located in the heart of North Carolina, the City of Durham began as a railroad station and grew into a hub for the tobacco industry, followed by more growth due to the expansion of the textile and electric power industries. Today, Durham is an educational, medical, and research center at the confluence of creativity, industry and innovation. Notably, the current stock of office space in Durham is, to a significant extent, the result of several conversions of large-block historical properties left behind by the tobacco industry. The ambitious, large-scale renovations turned historic factories into offices, condominiums and restaurants, thereby reshaping the city’s central business district toward a future-facing economic strategy.

Outside of downtown, most of the development in the last few decades has been along the I-40 corridor. Office space here encompasses both traditional and flexible workspace models, and benefits from a wide array of high-quality amenities, as well as great connectivity to all major points of interest in the region. However, perhaps the most notable aspect of Durham is its inclusion in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Research Triangle Park (“The Triangle” or “RTP” for short) — a great regional collaboration that created a high-tech research and development center unlike any other in the country.

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Durham is home to ample employment opportunities in durable industries, such as life sciences, health care, and information technology, which contributed to the city's fifth-place finish in the ranking.

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Durham, NC Office Spaces for Rent

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Durham, NC Office Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Durham: 28,421,929 Sq. Ft.

Durham, NC Office Market Overview

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