Offices - Light Industrial to Let in Observatory
Browse offices - light industrial to let in Observatory, Western Cape. We have 16 listings on record here since 2009 across 2 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R83/m² (2018–2022). 2 units are available right now.
Office and light-industrial space to let in Observatory right now ranges from 140 to 945 m² with asking rentals from R84 to R105/m².
- Area
- Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Offices - Light Industrial — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R83/m² (2018–2022, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 140 – 1,360 m²
- History
- 16 to let listings across 2 buildings, 2009–2026
- Data updated
About Observatory
Observatory is a Western Cape suburb situated roughly ten kilometres east of Cape Town's central business district and accessible via the N2 highway and major arterial routes like Liesbeek Parkway. The area is served by local rail links and minibus taxi routes connecting it directly to the broader municipal transport network.
Commercial property here typically comprises older industrial conversions and mid-scale office parks, suiting tenants looking for light industrial work spaces, creative studios, or functional administrative offices. The building stock is varied, featuring established locations such as Black River Park, St Michaels Park, and Collingwood Place, alongside smaller properties along Lower Main Road. This positioning places Observatory directly adjacent to similar commercial nodes like Salt River, Maitland, and Paarden Eiland, offering an alternative to the denser central city.
The local to let market features about 16 recorded listings across a small group of named buildings, with unit sizes ranging from 140 to 1,360 square metres and asking rentals averaging around R69 per square metre per month.
What's on offer in Observatory
Units marketed here run from about 140 m² to 1,360 m², with most between 224 and 580 m² (a typical unit is around 442 m²).
Based on 16 listings marketed here since 2009. 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
| 2009 | 2011 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R58 | R75 | R68 | R68 | R75 | R70 | R105 |
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Offices - Light Industrial available now in Observatory
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
Offices (32) Industrial Retail (1) Retail Showroom (1)
Offices - Light Industrial in nearby areas
Milnerton (9) Maitland Wynberg (7) Paarden Eiland Montague Gardens Salt River (4) Ndabeni
Frequently asked questions
How much does office and light-industrial space cost to rent in Observatory?
The average asking rental for office and light-industrial space in Observatory is about R83/m² per month (2018–2022 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 43% from about R58/m² in 2009. This is drawn from 16 listings marketed here since 2009.
How much office and light-industrial space is to let in Observatory right now?
2 listings are currently to let in Observatory. Across the full history, 16 to let listings have been recorded here across 2 named buildings.
What size units are available in Observatory?
Office and light-industrial space units marketed in Observatory have ranged from 140 m² to 1,360 m².
Which buildings offer office and light-industrial 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 2 named buildings here.
See also: Offices - Light Industrial in Western Cape All commercial property in Observatory
