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The Box, The Box, Cape Town CBD

956m² office to let in The Box, The Box, Cape Town CBD.

Looking for a killer office in the heart of the Cape Town CBD? This 955m² office space to let in The Box, is a blank canvas ready for your team.

R200 750/mo
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  • Air-con
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Size956 m²
Floor26th Floor
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56 Shortmarket Street

300m² office to let in 56 Shortmarket Street.

If you're in the creative, tech, media, or design industries, this spacious 300m² office to let at 56 Shortmarket Street in Cape Town City Centre could be just…

R49 500/mo
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Size300 m²
Floor6th Floor
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56 Shortmarket Street

222m² office to let in 56 Shortmarket Street.

m floor and offers a vibrant environment perfect for media, tech, design, and creative companies.

R36 630/mo
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Size222 m²
Floor6th Floor
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Mandela Rhodes Place

533m² office to let in Mandela Rhodes Place.

Here’s a spacious unique and modern 533m² 1st floor office floor to let in Mandela Rhodes Place, right in the heart of Cape Town City Centre. This space is…

R106 600/mo
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  • Generator
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Size533 m²
Floor1st Floor
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Eleven Adderley

3,073m² office to let in Eleven Adderley.

If you're looking for a spacious office floor to accommodate your team, this 3073m² space to let at Eleven Adderley in Cape Town City Centre could be just the…

R537 775/mo
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  • Generator
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Size3,073 m²
Floor8th Floor
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

435m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

434m² office space to rent in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING located in the Cape Town CBD is available now, perfect for businesses in administration, legal…

R65 243/mo
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  • Generator
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Size435 m²
Floor15th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

221m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

220m² office space for rent in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING, right in the heart of Cape Town CBD. It’s a fantastic fit for businesses in banking, accounting &…

R33 128/mo
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  • Generator
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Size221 m²
Floor15th
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8 Watson St

200m² office to let in 8 Watson St.

This 200m² rare retail/ office space to rent at 8 Watson St in the heart of Cape Town CBD is an entire private building and has signage opportunity. It's a gem…

R54 000/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
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Size200 m²
FloorFree-standing building
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

656m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

655m² office space for rent at the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING in the Cape Town City Centre, is a fantastic fit for businesses in banking, accounting & auditing.…

R98 370/mo
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  • Generator
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Size656 m²
Floor18th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

656m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

655m² modern office to rent in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING, located right in the heart of Cape Town CBD, this 15th floor is a great fit for professionals in…

R98 370/mo
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  • Generator
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Size656 m²
Floor15th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

656m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

655m² modern office to let in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING in the bustling Cape Town City Centre could just be what you need. This professional environment is…

R98 370/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
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Size656 m²
Floor17th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

1,967m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

1967m² office space to let in the iconic SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING in the Cape Town CBD is made up of floors 16-18! If you’re in the fields of Cloud Computing,…

R295 110/mo
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Size1,967 m²
Floor16th Floor
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

656m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

655m² 16th floor office to let located in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING in Cape Town CBD is perfect for firms in Investment Management, Accounting & Auditing,…

R98 370/mo
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  • Generator
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Size656 m²
Floor16th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

435m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

If you're looking for a spacious 434m² office space to rent in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING located right in the heart of the Cape Town City Centre, this is a…

R65 243/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
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Size435 m²
Floor14th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

221m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

Looking for a fresh space in the heart of Cape Town CBD? This 220m² office to let in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING could be just the ticket for businesses in…

R33 128/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
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Size221 m²
Floor13th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

221m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

This 220m² office space to rent at the SA Reserve Bank Building in the bustling Cape Town City Centre is just waiting for a vibrant office team to move in.…

R33 128/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
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Size221 m²
Floor11th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

435m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

434m² office space to rent in the SA Reserve Bank Building in the Cape Town City Centre suits businesses in banking, insurance, or legal services to name a…

R65 243/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
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Size435 m²
Floor9th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

435m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

434m² office space for rent in the SA Reserve Bank Building in the popular Cape Town CBD could just be your next professional home. This space is perfect for…

R65 243/mo
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  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
  • Security
Size435 m²
Floor8th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

435m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

434m² office space to rent in the SA RESERVE BANK building located in the Cape Town CBD is perfect if you’re in need of a vibrant and professional space for…

R65 243/mo
Gross Rental
  • Generator
  • Air-con
  • Fibre
  • Security
Size435 m²
Floor7th
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SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING

1,312m² office to let in SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING.

1311m² generous office space to rent in the SA RESERVE BANK BUILDING in the heart of Cape Town CBD, could be just the spot for your firm. It is the entire 17th…

R196 740/mo
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Size1,312 m²
Floor17th
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About Cape Town CBD

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Cape Town CBD Property Market Guide

In-depth market analysis, rental rates, and investment insights

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Office stock in Cape Town CBD: A full grade spectrum from P-grade and A-grade towers to refurbished heritage and B-grade buildings. Asking rentals typically run around R90 - R240 per m², with R154 per m² a useful benchmark for comparing options. Q1 2026 public office-node data shows Cape Town CBD vacancy at 11.4%, above the 6.0% metro average, while better-located and upgraded buildings continue to draw tenant interest.

Getting here is straightforward: public transport includes MyCiTi bus rapid transit - multiple routes, Cape Town Station (Metrorail), Golden Arrow bus services and Minibus taxi routes serving the City Bowl and wider metro. Road access is via N1 (Northern Suburbs), N2 (Airport & Eastern suburbs) and M3 (Southern Suburbs). Cape Town International Airport is roughly 22 km away, about 25 minutes by road. Secure basement, structured and municipal parking is available, but bay ratios and monthly costs vary sharply by building.

The node suits financial services, legal firms, government departments, professional services and creative and technology firms particularly well. The investment outlook is selective.

Nearby landmarks and amenities include Company's Garden, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town High Court and Parliament precinct.

Office Market Snapshot in Cape Town CBD (2026)

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Asking gross rentalR90 - R240 per m²
Recommended benchmarkR154 per m²
Secondary / older stockR90 - R140 per m²
Prime / A-grade stockR154 - R240 per m²
Current availabilityModerate
Vacancy rate11.4%
Market outlookSelective
Best fit forFinancial services, Legal firms, Government departments and Professional services

Gross asking rentals per m² per month, excluding VAT and utilities. Parking: Secure basement, structured and municipal parking is available, but bay ratios and monthly costs vary sharply by building. Figures are indicative and vary by building grade, size and lease terms. Contact us for a current, building-specific quote.

Cape Town CBD Commercial Property Questions

Practical answers about offices in Cape Town CBD

What is the average rental rate for office space in Cape Town CBD?

Asking rentals for office space in Cape Town CBD currently sit around R90 - R240 per m² (gross, excluding VAT and utilities), varying by building grade, size and amenities. Contact us for a current, building-specific quote.

How do prime and secondary office rentals compare in Cape Town CBD?

secondary or older stock is typically R90 - R140 per m², while prime and A-grade stock is typically R154 - R240 per m². A practical budget benchmark is about R154 per m², before VAT, utilities and parking. Treat these figures as guidance because final rentals move with fit-out, lease term, floor size and parking.

What parking is available for office space in Cape Town CBD?

Secure basement, structured and municipal parking is available, but bay ratios and monthly costs vary sharply by building. Exact bay ratios and costs vary per building and are shown on each listing.

Which business parks and precincts are in Cape Town CBD?

Key office nodes in Cape Town CBD include Portside Tower, 35 Lower Long, The Rubik, The Felix and 14 Long Street. Browse the listings above to see current space in each.

How tight is the Cape Town CBD market for offices?

In Cape Town CBD, availability is currently moderate and the area runs at roughly 11.4% vacancy. Well-located, well-priced space leases quickly, so we recommend enquiring early on any unit that fits your brief.

What amenities are near office space in Cape Town CBD?

Cape Town CBD tenants have access to Company's Garden, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town High Court and Parliament precinct, alongside the usual banking, dining and fitness options.

Why do businesses choose Cape Town CBD for offices?

Cape Town CBD is attractive because of largest and most diverse office stock pool in the cape town metro, best public transport access of the major office nodes and direct proximity to courts, government, banking and professional services. These advantages are strongest in well-managed buildings with suitable parking, access and backup-power provision.

Does office space in Cape Town CBD have backup power?

Many P-grade buildings in Cape Town CBD offer generator or backup-power coverage for common areas and, in some cases, tenant premises. Coverage varies per building, so confirm the generator scope, diesel recovery and tenant plug-load support before signing.

How quickly can I occupy office space in Cape Town CBD?

Fitted space with existing partitioning can often be ready two to four weeks after lease signature. White-box space needing a full fit-out typically takes six to twelve weeks depending on scope. Lease commencement and any rent-free period can be structured around your fit-out timeline.

What types of businesses are based in Cape Town CBD?

Cape Town CBD is popular with financial services, legal firms, government departments and professional services, among other occupiers. The tenant mix and building specs make it a strong fit for established and growing teams alike.

Is Cape Town CBD served by public transport and major roads?

Yes. Cape Town CBD is served by MyCiTi bus rapid transit - multiple routes and Cape Town Station (Metrorail). Road access includes N1 (Northern Suburbs), N2 (Airport & Eastern suburbs) and M3 (Southern Suburbs). Check each listing for the nearest stop, station or freeway access point.

Does Brightwave charge tenants to find office space in Cape Town CBD?

No. In most leasing mandates our fee is paid by the landlord, not the tenant. We help compare available options, confirm building-specific costs and arrange viewings so you can make a clean decision.

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