Core Markets

East Bay commercial
real estate expertise.

14 years of boots-on-the-ground knowledge across Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Alameda, and San Leandro.

Berkeley Oakland Emeryville Alameda San Leandro
Sather Tower Campanile at sunset overlooking Berkeley California and San Francisco Bay
Berkeley
512 Buildings Tracked
9M SF Square Feet

Market One

Berkeley

Berkeley's commercial market is one of the most unique and opportunity-rich environments in California. Proximity to UC Berkeley and LBNL creates consistent demand for quality commercial space from a remarkably diverse tenant base.

Key Submarkets
Downtown BerkeleyUniversity AvenueWest Berkeley IndustrialTelegraph AvenueCollege AvenueSolano Avenue
Active Tenant Types

Non-profits, healthcare, professional services, biotech, life sciences, creative agencies, startups, and educational organizations.

West Berkeley Spotlight

West Berkeley's industrial zone offers some of the best flex and R&D space in the Bay Area — high ceilings, open floor plates, and I-80/I-580 freeway access. A magnet for life sciences and tech tenants.

Berkeley Market Insight — 2026

Quality Class B office space remains available along University Avenue and Downtown Berkeley. Landlords are motivated and concessions are on the table. Tenants who commit now are locking in favorable rates in one of the East Bay's most stable commercial markets.

Oakland California downtown skyline reflected in Lake Merritt at night
Oakland
1,020 Buildings Tracked
23M SF Square Feet

Market Two

Oakland

Oakland attracts a diverse mix of tech, healthcare, creative, legal, and professional services tenants. The CBD and Uptown corridor offer quality Class B office at rents significantly below comparable San Francisco inventory.

Key Submarkets
Downtown / CBDUptown OaklandJack London SquareOld OaklandTemescalRockridgeI-880 CorridorAirport Market
Active Tenant Types

Law firms, financial services, healthcare organizations, technology companies, government agencies, non-profits, and creative businesses.

Oakland Market Insight — 2026

Elevated vacancy in the Oakland CBD is creating exceptional opportunities for tenants and investors alike. Landlord concessions are at historic highs — free rent, significant TI allowances, and flexible build-out terms are available for qualified tenants.

Emeryville California waterfront skyline at night reflected in San Francisco Bay
Emeryville
135 Buildings Tracked
7.5M SF Square Feet

Market Three

Emeryville

The Powell Street R&D and tech corridor attracts biotech, life sciences, and technology companies looking for quality space with exceptional access at competitive rents.

Key Submarkets
Powell Street CorridorHollis CorridorPark Avenue DistrictEmeryville Public Market
Active Tenant Types

Biotech and life sciences, technology companies, R&D operations, creative agencies. Emeryville's Emery Go-Round shuttle and I-80/I-580 access make it highly accessible Bay Area-wide.

Emeryville Market Insight — 2026

Quality R&D and flex space remains the most sought-after product type. Tenants needing specialized configurations — lab-ready, high-power, open floor plates — have genuine options right now at rents competitive with South of Market San Francisco.

Alameda Theatre neon sign at night — Park Street, Alameda California
Alameda
180 Buildings Tracked
3.5M SF Square Feet

Market Four

Alameda

Park Street corridor and the former Naval Air Station. A distinct island community with strong small business demand and emerging creative office space.

Key Submarkets
Park StreetWebster StreetAlameda Point
Active Tenant Types

Small businesses, creative office, professional services, and government-adjacent tenants drawn by Alameda's island setting, Park Street retail corridor, and competitive rents relative to Oakland's core.

Alameda Market Insight — 2026

Alameda Point — the former Naval Air Station — continues to attract creative and flex users drawn by affordable rents and a unique waterfront campus environment. The Park Street corridor has seen renewed small business activity, and Webster Street offers walkable retail-adjacent office space at some of the most competitive rates in the East Bay. For businesses that want character and value, Alameda remains one of the best-kept secrets in the region.

East Bay panorama at dusk from the hills — San Leandro, Oakland and San Francisco skyline with Bay Bridge
San Leandro
220 Buildings Tracked
5M SF Square Feet

Market Five

San Leandro

Davis Street corridor, Marina Business Park, and the I-880 industrial belt. Value-priced flex and industrial space with excellent freeway access south of Oakland.

Key Submarkets
Davis StreetMarina Business ParkI-880 Corridor
Active Tenant Types

Distribution, light industrial, flex, and Class B office users. San Leandro's freeway access and lower occupancy costs attract businesses that need more space at a fraction of Oakland or Berkeley pricing.

San Leandro Market Insight — 2026

San Leandro remains one of the most cost-effective commercial markets in the East Bay. For businesses that need 10,000–50,000 SF of flex or office space with strong freeway access, the I-880 corridor continues to offer the best value proposition in the region. Landlords are motivated and TI is available.

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