Offices to Let in Observatory
Browse offices to let in Observatory, Western Cape. We have 130 listings on record here since 2006 across 15 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R151/m² (2018–2022). 32 units are available right now.
Office space to let in Observatory right now ranges from 36 to 3,996 m² with asking rentals from R83 to R264/m², across 4 buildings.
- Area
- Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Offices — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R151/m² (2018–2022, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 33 – 6,000 m²
- History
- 130 to let listings across 15 buildings, 2006–2026
- Data updated
About Observatory
Observatory is a Western Cape suburb situated east of the Cape Town city centre, positioned alongside the Liesbeek River. It is bounded by major arterial routes including the N2 highway and Liesbeek Parkway, providing direct vehicle access to the nearby Cape Town CBD and Cape Town International Airport. Public transport options include local train services on the Southern Line and established minibus taxi and bus routes along Lower Main Road.
Commercial property in Observatory ranges from converted industrial buildings to low-rise office parks. Notable developments on record include Black River Park, Collingwood Place, and St Michaels Park. This stock accommodates a mix of creative agencies, tech firms, light manufacturing, and professional services, often appealing to tenants seeking an alternative to the Cape Town CBD and Woodstock while maintaining proximity to Claremont and the Foreshore.
Since 2006, our records show roughly 126 office listings across 15 named buildings in Observatory, with unit sizes spanning from 33 to 6,000 m². Asking rentals currently average around R109 per square metre per month, following an upward movement of about 170% between 2006 and 2022.
What's on offer in Observatory
Units marketed here run from about 33 m² to 6,000 m², with most between 100 and 475 m² (a typical unit is around 243 m²).
Based on 130 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »
What has Observatory actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 105 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.
View the numbers
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R53 | R46 | R76 | R82 | R90 | R91 | R87 | R120 | R127 | R74 | R169 | R168 | R139 | R144 | R217 |
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Offices available now in Observatory
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Buildings in Observatory
41 listings tracked · 27 available St Michaels Park
18 listings tracked · 3 available Tramber Place
14 listings tracked · 3 available Black River Office Park
22 listings tracked · 2 available Collingwood Place
12 listings tracked 266 Lower Main Rd
6 listings tracked Observatory Park
4 listings tracked Lower Scott Road
3 listings tracked Sharp House
2 listings tracked Springtime Building
2 listings tracked Black River Park - Gate House - South Park
2 listings tracked
Other space types in Observatory
Industrial Offices - Light Industrial (2) Retail (1) Retail Showroom (1)
Offices in nearby areas
Cape Town CBD (121) Century City (51) Bellville (32) Tygervalley Claremont (49) Cape Town Foreshore (32) Woodstock (21) Durbanville (10) Milnerton (10) Greenpoint (12) Mowbray (5) Cape Town (43) Newlands (1) Table View (1)
Frequently asked questions
How much does office space cost to rent in Observatory?
The average asking rental for office space in Observatory is about R151/m² per month (2018–2022 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 184% from about R53/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 130 listings marketed here since 2006.
How much office space is to let in Observatory right now?
32 listings are currently to let in Observatory. Across the full history, 130 to let listings have been recorded here across 15 named buildings.
What size units are available in Observatory?
Office space units marketed in Observatory have ranged from 33 m² to 6,000 m².
Which buildings offer office space in Observatory?
Buildings with listings on record in Observatory include Black River Park, St Michaels Park, Tramber Place, Black River Office Park, Collingwood Place and 266 Lower Main Rd — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Observatory?
Observatory is a commercial node in Western Cape, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 15 named buildings here.
See also: Offices in Western Cape All commercial property in Observatory
