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Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Newday Offices Utrecht Papendorp
Newday Offices Utrecht Papendorp
Bedrijvengebied Papendorp, Utrecht
Newday Offices Utrecht
Newday Offices Utrecht
Bedrijventerrein Lageweide, Utrecht
Bedrijvengebied Papendorp, Utrecht
Utrecht
Bedrijvengebied Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
Daltonlaan 500
Daltonlaan 500
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Smakkelaarsburgt
Smakkelaarsburgt
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Newton House
Newton House
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Lageweide, Utrecht
Vleuterweide-Noord, Utrecht
Lageweide, Utrecht
Lauwerecht, Utrecht
Avenue Building
Avenue Building
Bedrijvengebied Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
De Stadstuin Bernadottelaan
De Stadstuin Bernadottelaan
Kanaleneiland-Noord, Utrecht
De Stadstuin Europalaan
De Stadstuin Europalaan
Transwijk-Zuid, Utrecht
Lageweide, Utrecht
De Stadstuin Daltonlaan
De Stadstuin Daltonlaan
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Bedrijvengebied Kanaleneiland, Utrecht
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Saint Jacobsstraat 123-135
Saint Jacobsstraat 123-135
Wijk C, Utrecht
Powered by Nexpace Utrecht
Powered by Nexpace Utrecht
Bedrijventerrein Lageweide, Utrecht
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
Bedrijvengebied Oudenrijn, Utrecht
Central Park
Central Park
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
ZEN Building
ZEN Building
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
World Trade Centre Utrecht
World Trade Centre Utrecht
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
Daltonlaan 400
Daltonlaan 400
Rijnsweerd, Utrecht
Parijsboulevard 209
Parijsboulevard 209
Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, Utrecht
House Modernes
House Modernes
Lange Elisabethstraat, Utrecht
StartDock Oudegracht 161
StartDock Oudegracht 161
Binnenstad, Utrecht
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Calculated by RE-SEARCH from the current offering, building registries and CBS neighbourhood data.
Distribution across 30 labelled buildings.
70%
label A or better
65% of pre-2000 buildings already have label A or better; for post-2000 buildings it is 78%.
Utrecht is 24% below the national average.
€ 174 vs € 228 per m² per year (RE-SEARCH market data).
Based on 40 locations with a known floor area.
Average construction year 1988 (45 buildings, source: BAG registry).
Based on CBS address density around 46 locations.
The Utrecht offering sits mostly in dense urban surroundings (on average 2,326 addresses/km²). The surrounding neighbourhoods are dominated by business services and retail and hospitality (source: Statistics Netherlands).
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Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken & buurten
Number of establishments
Utrecht stands as a vibrant economic hub with 374,238 residents and a robust commercial landscape encompassing over 61,800 business establishments across 15,582 non-residential properties. The city's economy is notably driven by business services, which account for 18,835 company locations and reflect Utrecht's status as a major center for professional services, consulting, and corporate functions. Complementing this are significant public sector, education, and healthcare operations with 12,810 establishments, alongside a thriving culture, recreation, and service sector boasting 8,260 locations, and a considerable retail and hospitality presence with 7,940 venues. This sectoral diversity underscores Utrecht's character as a multifunctional city with strong demand across office, retail, and service-based commercial real estate.
For prospective tenants and buyers, Utrecht presents compelling fundamentals grounded in a highly engaged workforce of 222,030 employed professionals and a net labor participation rate of 75 percent, ensuring ready access to skilled personnel across sectors. The city's average household income of €38,500 per resident indicates solid purchasing power within the broader catchment area, supporting retail and hospitality ventures. The dominant presence of business services establishments positions Utrecht as exceptionally attractive for office and professional service operators seeking modern commercial space, while the scale of retail, hospitality, and cultural venues indicates sustained demand for premium ground-floor retail and mixed-use properties. For logistics and light industrial uses, the city's infrastructure and central location complement these sector strengths.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
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€/sqm per year
Utrecht's prime office rents have surged 52% from 2016 to 2026, climbing from €230 to €350/m²/year. Growth remained gradual through 2020 (+11%), reflecting steady demand pre-pandemic. A marked acceleration began in 2022, with annual increases of 5-13% through 2026. This shift reflects two dynamics: (1) interest rate hikes and inflation from 2023 onwards, redirecting institutional capital toward secure, quality assets, and (2) office market polarization: prime A-stock holds tenant demand while secondary stock faces pressure. Utrecht benefits as a tier-1 alternative to Amsterdam, underpinned by strong labour markets, connectivity, and limited supply of quality space.
Renting office space in Utrecht costs an average of €350 per square meter per year, varying by location and quality. Utrecht offers an attractive mix of centrally located offices near Central Station and modern workspaces in growing areas such as Rijnswaard, Leidsche Rijn, and Papendorp. The market is characterised by a sharp divide: prime locations around the station have very low vacancy and command higher rents, while peripheral motorway-adjacent sites offer greater availability. For businesses seeking sustainable, well-connected office space in a dynamic city, Utrecht remains a strategic choice.
Utrecht is one of the Netherlands' fastest-growing cities, attracting tenants in healthcare, education, and knowledge-intensive services. This economic momentum generates sustained demand for office space, particularly for modern, sustainable properties in well-connected central areas. The office market shows strong concentration around public transport hubs and transforming neighbourhoods; occupiers clearly prefer locations with excellent accessibility and future-proof sustainability credentials.
Supply of premium office space remains constrained. Utrecht's vacancy rate stands at 4.9%, indicating limited choice for prospective tenants. The market is characterised by robust demand for A-class properties near Central Station, while older offices in less optimal locations face structural headwinds. This divergence supports stable rents in the prime segment and room for negotiation in the secondary segment.
Utrecht Central Station serves as the urban mobility hub: direct rail connections reach Amsterdam (24 min), Rotterdam (35 min) and all major Dutch cities. The A2 motorway (towards Amsterdam and Den Bosch) and A27 (towards Arnhem) provide direct road links. Local mobility is supported by comprehensive bus, tram and cycling infrastructure. Prime office buildings near Central Station and Rijnswaard offer modern amenities including parking, conference facilities and flexible workspace. Dining, retail and cultural venues enhance appeal for employees.
Renting office space in Utrecht offers flexibility for growing enterprises: many landlords around Central Station and Leidsche Rijn provide flexible leases that adapt to business expansion. Prime station-area locations benefit from persistent demand, encouraging landlords to offer shorter notice periods and bespoke fit-out arrangements. A growing pipeline of new and refurbished properties gives occupiers a choice between state-of-the-art offices meeting the highest sustainability standards and cost-efficient traditional locations. Utrecht's growth trajectory also strengthens talent attraction and recruitment.
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At a glance
Office space for rent in Utrecht: 46 properties. Largest supply in Rijnsweerd, Lageweide and Bedrijvengebied Papendorp. Typical rent €350 per m² per year (2026). 46% of listings carry energy label A or better. Asking prices in the current supply range from €130 to €235 per m² per year, with a median of €173 (based on 6 properties with a public price); available floor areas range from 15 to 15,450 m². As of 4 October 2026, source: RE-SEARCH supply analysis.
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