How much does it cost to rent office space in Australia?
It depends on the type and city. Serviced (private) offices are all-inclusive and average about $800 per desk per month nationally — roughly $1,000 in Sydney, $820 in Melbourne, $800 in Brisbane and $650 in Perth. Traditional commercial leases are priced per square metre: prime CBD space is about $1,440 per square metre a year in Sydney and $770 in Melbourne (before incentives), plus outgoings.
How much does a serviced office cost?
Serviced and private offices are all-inclusive (desk, internet, meeting rooms, reception) and priced monthly. On Sidespace they range from about $500 to $16,000+ a month depending on team size and city — a small-team private office typically lands near $4,800 a month, or about $800 per desk.
What is the difference between leasing and renting an office?
Renting an office usually means a serviced or flexible office — move-in ready, all-inclusive monthly pricing, on short or month-to-month terms. Leasing usually means a traditional commercial lease — your own fitted space measured in square metres, on a 3 to 5 year term. Sidespace lists both, for lease and for rent, in one search.
Can I rent an office month-to-month or short-term?
Yes. Serviced and flexible offices can be taken month-to-month or on short terms, which suits growing teams and project spaces. Filter for serviced offices to see the flexible options.
How do I find office space for rent near me?
Search any suburb or city on Sidespace to see every office for lease and for rent nearby — serviced and commercial together — or tell our free concierge what you need and we will send a shortlist of 2 to 10 best-fit options within 24 hours.
How much office space do I need?
A rough guide is 8 to 12 square metres per person for a traditional fitted lease, or simply choose a serviced office by headcount (1, 5, 10 or 20+ desks). Not sure? Our free concierge will size it for you.
What is Sidespace?
Sidespace is Australia's office leasing marketplace. It helps companies find offices for lease and for rent — both serviced/flexible offices and traditional commercial leases — across every major Australian city, and it is free for tenants.
Is Sidespace free to use?
Yes, completely free for tenants. Sidespace is paid by the operators and landlords whose spaces are leased, never by tenants.
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