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Berlin Commercial Market Trends: Office Leasing and New Sites Shape Business Decisions Now
Recent leasing volumes and planned developments at specific Berlin locations give companies clear signals on space availability and costs.
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Berlin's office market leased about 140,000 square meters in the first quarter of 2026. Average rents stood at €25.40 per square meter while prime rents reached €46.00 per square meter.
These figures arrive as companies weigh expansion plans against limited supply in established districts. The data points to steady demand that affects how businesses time their moves for offices or light industrial space.
Key Projects Underway in Established Areas
STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN serves as general contractor on the 75,000 square meter B’Ella Berlin mixed-use scheme at Berlin Südkreuz. The project includes 300 residential units along with offices and commercial space. SEGRO finished a 27,500 square meter phase of light industrial and urban logistics buildings at SEGRO Park Berlin Airport, with the last units due in August 2026. A separate state-owned industrial park planned for Bornitzstraße in Lichtenberg will cover 12,000 square meters and target low-cost rents for start-ups and craft firms.
These locations sit near transport links and existing business clusters. Firms scouting for logistics capacity or affordable workshop space can track completion dates at the airport park and the Lichtenberg site to align lease negotiations.
Upcoming Residential and Commercial Build
Construction on the Breite Straße district in Berlin-Mitte is set to start in the second quarter of 2027. The scheme will deliver 70 apartments plus commercial areas next to the Humboldt Forum. Office users and retailers monitoring Mitte can factor this timeline into relocation strategies once ground works begin.
Businesses evaluating Berlin options should review current availability against the listed projects and rent benchmarks. Contacting developers tied to the Südkreuz and airport sites now can secure early positions ahead of 2027 openings.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.