A guide to office space in Washington, D.C.

Companies looking for office space in Washington, D.C. will often fight for a prestigious address as close to the White House as possible. However, the entire city has a range of solutions that can suit a variety of budgets. For anyone that needs to be close to the Federal Government, foreign embassies, lobbying groups and non-profit organizations, Washington, D.C. really is the only option.

Costs

Prices for coworking space in Washington, D.C. start at around $650 per person, per month, while a private office will range from around $800 to $1300 depending on the grade of the office building and its location. 

When looking at executive suites keep in mind that these costs usually cover a variety of amenities and as such can offer great value for money.

Office sizes

Serviced office providers in Washington, D.C. supply a wide range of solutions and sizes of space ranging from coworking options and single workstations up to entire suites that are ideal for larger requirements. 

Instant are able to accommodate most inquiries, from one person through to 100 or more depending on the specifics.

As well as being the political center of the United States, the city has much more to offer companies and their employees. 

A number of Fortune 500 companies have set up headquarters in the city, to not only be close to Federal Government but to also benefit from a city that has wide-open green spaces and a stable and diverse economy.

Five things you probably didn’t know about Washington, D.C.:

• There is approximately one lawyer per 19 residents in Washington, D.C.
• The Library of Congress contains 535 miles of bookshelves
• Just under 20% of the city is made up of parkland
• Around 42% of over 25s in Washington, D.C. have at least a bachelor’s degree
• With over eight million annual visitors, Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is the most visited museum in the Unites States

A closer look at Washington, D.C.

The following areas are the most popular in which to rent office space in Washington, D.C.: 

Northwest 

• Largest quadrant of the city
• Situated west of North Capitol Street and north of the National Mall
• Home to the central business district and the Federal Triangle
• Number of college campuses also situated here including Georgetown University and American University
• Major companies in this area include Danaher, a global manufacturing conglomerate, the American headquarters of Siemens and the headquarters of daily deals website, Living Social

Northeast

• Bounded by Eastern Avenue to the east, North Capitol Street to the west and East Capitol Street to the south
• Large section of Capitol Hill can be found in this quadrant
• Also home to NoMa, a rapidly developing neighborhood that is home to approximately 44,000 daytime workers
• Headquarters of The Washington Times and the conservative think tank, The Heritage Foundation located here

Southwest

• Smallest quadrant of the city 
• Contains the Southwest Federal Center between Independence Avenue and National Mall
• Houses offices for various branches of the U.S. Government including Transportation, Agriculture, Energy, Health and Human Services and Education
• NASA’s headquarters also located in this district 
• Many of the Smithsonian Institution museums found here 

Southeast

• Located south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street
• Home of the Washington Navy Yard, a former shipyard that now serves as an administrative center for the U.S. Navy
• Quadrant suffers from relatively high crime levels compared to the rest of the city