Offices to Let in Cape Town CBD
Browse offices to let in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. We have 1,965 listings on record here since 2005 across 146 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R129/m² (2022–2024). 104 units are available right now.
Office space to let in Cape Town CBD right now ranges from 32 to 7,303 m² with asking rentals from R90 to R662/m², across 29 buildings.
- Area
- Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Offices — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R129/m² (2022–2024, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 22,000 m²
- History
- 1,965 to let listings across 146 buildings, 2005–2026
- Data updated
About Cape Town CBD
Cape Town CBD is situated in the Western Cape, anchored by major arterial routes including the N1 and N2 highways, which connect the area directly to the greater metropolitan region and Cape Town International Airport, located roughly twenty kilometres to the east. The suburb is served by established public transport infrastructure, incorporating commuter rail lines, MyCiTi bus routes, and minibus taxi networks operating from central terminals.
The commercial property stock ranges from older multi-tenant towers to converted spaces, accommodating a mix of professional services, retail, and administrative operations. Properties here generally offer more traditional layouts compared to decentralised office parks found in neighbouring areas such as Century City, Claremont, Bellville, Tygervalley, Woodstock, the Foreshore, Milnerton, and Durbanville.
Market records covering 144 named buildings—including Absa Centre, Atterbury House, and 80 Strand Street—show asking rentals averaging around R88 per square metre per month, with asking rates having moved about 143% between 2005 and 2024.
What's on offer in Cape Town CBD
Units marketed here run from about 10 m² to 13,429 m², with most between 100 and 566 m² (a typical unit is around 249 m²).
Based on 400 listings marketed here since 2005. How we compile this »
What has Cape Town CBD actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 436 real historical enquiries.
Asking rental trends
Average asking rental (R/m²) by space type, from To Let listings marketed here. Figures are asking rates, not transacted.
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R55 | R62 | R67 | R75 | R86 | R81 | R84 | R85 | R93 | R97 | R90 | R107 | R131 | R126 | R224 | R151 | R122 | R133 | R122 | R133 | R188 |
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Offices available now in Cape Town CBD
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Buildings in Cape Town CBD
22 listings tracked · 22 available Newspaper House
10 listings tracked · 7 available 30 Waterkant
8 listings tracked · 7 available 47 & 57 Strand Street
7 listings tracked · 7 available 14 Long Street
8 listings tracked · 6 available 33 Rree street + 30 Waterkant
6 listings tracked · 6 available City Park
6 listings tracked · 6 available LongKloof Studios
16 listings tracked · 5 available 63 Strand Street
5 listings tracked · 5 available The Harrington
23 listings tracked · 4 available 2 Long street - Spear
18 listings tracked · 4 available 9 Long Street
11 listings tracked · 4 available The Rubik
9 listings tracked · 4 available 4 Church Square
5 listings tracked · 4 available Bergstan
5 listings tracked · 4 available
Other space types in Cape Town CBD
Offices in nearby areas
Century City (47) Bellville (32) Tygervalley Claremont (42) Cape Town Foreshore (30) Woodstock (19) Durbanville (9) Milnerton (10) Greenpoint (7) Mowbray (1) Observatory (32) Cape Town (43) Newlands Table View (1)
Frequently asked questions
How much does office space cost to rent in Cape Town CBD?
The average asking rental for office space in Cape Town CBD is about R129/m² per month (2022–2024 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 137% from about R55/m² in 2005. This is drawn from 1,965 listings marketed here since 2005.
How much office space is to let in Cape Town CBD right now?
104 listings are currently to let in Cape Town CBD. Across the full history, 1,965 to let listings have been recorded here across 146 named buildings.
What size units are available in Cape Town CBD?
Office space units marketed in Cape Town CBD have ranged from 10 m² to 22,000 m².
Which buildings offer office space in Cape Town CBD?
Buildings with listings on record in Cape Town CBD include 8 Riebeek Street, Newspaper House, 30 Waterkant, 47 & 57 Strand Street, 14 Long Street and 33 Rree street + 30 Waterkant — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Cape Town CBD?
Cape Town CBD is a commercial node in Western Cape, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 146 named buildings here.
Cape Town CBD in the news
See also: Offices in Western Cape All commercial property in Cape Town CBD
