Washington DC has approximately 200 million square feet of commercial space, heavily influenced by federal government activity and government contractors. The market spans DC proper, Northern Virginia (Tysons, Crystal City/National Landing), and suburban Maryland. GSA leases follow federal procurement rules distinct from private market leases, while commercial leases in prime submarkets command significant premiums.
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
Commercial Space
200M sq ft
Avg Office Rent
$50–$85/sq ft
Vacancy Rate
21%
Avg Lease Term
7–15 years
DC proper and the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor favor FSG leases for Class A office. Government contractor leases often have security addenda and unusual termination provisions tied to contract renewals. CBD retail uses NNN. The market has seen significant flight-to-quality, with Class B properties offering aggressive concession packages. LEED certification provisions are increasingly common in lease language.
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