What does renting office space cost per month in 2026?

The costs for renting office space vary greatly: from €15-30 per m² for bare rental to €60-100 per m² for all-inclusive serviced offices. Total monthly costs depend on location, size, amenities, and type of lease agreement. A 40 m² office costs on average between €600 and €4,000 per month, depending on what’s included. We’ll explain how to calculate the actual costs and when which option works best.

What are the average costs for renting office space in 2026?

Renting office space costs on average between €15 and €100 per square meter per month, depending on location, amenities, and type of lease agreement. In Amstelveen and surrounding areas, you pay €15-30 per m² for bare office space, while serviced offices cost €50-100 per m².

The biggest cost differences lie in location and what’s included. An office in Amsterdam Center or Zuidas costs significantly more than in Amstelveen or other suburban municipalities. The difference between bare rental and all-inclusive packages also creates large price variations.

For an overview of average costs per type:

Bare rental: €15-30 per m² (excluding everything)
Business centers: €50-80 per m² (including basic amenities)
Premium serviced offices: €70-100 per m² (fully all-inclusive)
Coworking spaces: €200-500 per workstation per month

What’s the difference between bare rental and all-inclusive office space?

Bare rental means you only rent the empty space and arrange all amenities yourself, while all-inclusive office space is fully equipped, with internet, cleaning, reception, and meeting rooms included in the monthly price.

With bare rental, you get an empty office space for which you must arrange everything yourself:

Internet connection and telephony
Furniture and interior design
Cleaning and maintenance
Security and access systems
Coffee and canteen facilities

All-inclusive office space offers a turn-key workplace where everything is already arranged. You can literally come view today and start working tomorrow. This saves enormous amounts of time and hassle, especially for growing entrepreneurs who want to focus on their business instead of facility management.

The big advantage of all-inclusive is predictability: one fixed amount per month, without surprises. With bare rental, there are often unexpected costs that are difficult to estimate in advance.

What additional costs come with renting office space?

When renting office space, in addition to the base rent, there are often additional costs for service charges, utilities, parking, deposit, and possible broker fees. These can add up to 30-50% of the base rental price, depending on the type of lease agreement.

The main additional costs are:

Service charges: €5-15 per m² for maintenance, security, and common areas
Utilities: €3-8 per m² for gas, water, and electricity
Internet and telephony: €50-200 per month
Parking space: €50-150 per month per space
Deposit: usually 2-3 months’ rent in advance
Broker fees: 10-15% of annual rent for mediation

With all-inclusive packages, many of these costs are already included in the monthly price. Always check carefully what is and isn’t included to avoid surprises. Ask for a complete cost overview before making a decision.

How do you calculate the total monthly costs of an office?

You calculate the total monthly costs by adding the base rent to all additional costs, such as service charges, utilities, internet, parking, and a portion of one-time costs, spread over the rental period.

Use this formula for a realistic calculation:

Base rent per month (number of square meters × rental price per m²)
Service charges per month (usually €5-15 per m²)
Utilities per month (gas, water, electricity: €3-8 per m²)
Internet and telephony (€50-200 per month)
Parking costs (€50-150 per space per month)
One-time costs spread out (deposit, broker fees, furnishing divided by number of months)

Example calculation for a 50 m² office:

Base rent: 50 m² × €25 = €1,250
Utilities: 50 m² × €5 = €250
Parking: €100
Total: €2,200 per month

This example shows why all-inclusive offices often turn out more affordable than they appear. Transparent pricing helps you make a better comparison.

When is a business center cheaper than your own office building?

A business center is cheaper than your own office building when you need less than 150-200 m², want to maintain flexibility, or want to avoid the high one-time costs and long-term commitments of your own lease agreement.

Business centers are especially advantageous for:

Small teams (1-10 people): With smaller offices, fixed costs per m² are relatively high
Growing companies: You can easily scale up without contract breach
Start-ups and scale-ups: No large upfront investments in furnishing and installations
Companies with changing space needs: Flexibility to adjust

Your own office space becomes more interesting with:

Teams of 15+ people
Specific furnishing requirements
Long-term certainty (5+ years)
Need for complete control over the space

The break-even point is often around 150-200 m². Below that, the all-inclusive advantages of a business center are usually worth the extra costs, especially when you factor in the time and energy you save on facility management.

How Kronenburg Offices helps with transparent office costs

With us, you get complete transparency about all costs from day one. Our all-inclusive office units of 25-85 m² have a fixed monthly price, without hidden costs or surprises:

Everything included: Fiber optic internet, cleaning, reception, meeting rooms, coffee, 24/7 access
Fixed monthly price: From €1,250 (25 m²) to €4,250 (85 m²) – no additional service charges
Turn-key, move-in ready: View today, work tomorrow
Flexible growth: Expand within the same location without contract breach
Personal approach: One point of contact who thinks along and acts quickly

We believe in fair, transparent pricing without hassle. That’s why you won’t get surprises afterward with us: what you see is what you get. Want to know exactly what your office will cost? Read more about our approach or schedule a viewing directly to discuss the possibilities.