Melbourne's CBD Flexible Office Price Guide
Compare and find deals for office space in Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, East Melbourne, Geelong and suburbs and towns across Victoria.
Melbourne CBD Flexible Office Space Stats
| Median Office Rate Per Person | Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person | Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) | Available Desk Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| $750 | $550 | 22,875 | 4,427 |
Greater Melbourne Availability Trends - Q1, 2026
Melbourne's flexible office space has beengrowing very quickly over the last few years and now sits just ahead of Sydney in terms of available floor space with ~22,875 sqm of flexible space available to rent in the CBD and ~31,940 sqm across Greater Melbourne.
Greater Melbourne Desk Rate Rise 9% in Q1, 2026
As supply continued a downward trend across Melbourne, desk rates rose 9% to $810 per desk but still a large savings compared to Sydney's $1,024 benchmark. Despite the upward pressure on price, Melbourne's CBD remains one of Australia's most strategically affordable cities for businesses seeking flexible and serviced office solutions.
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Median Price of Flexible Office in Greater Melbourne by Office Size
Median rates in Melbourne range from $625 for 26-50 people to upwards of $917 per desk for private offices for teams of 11-15 staff.
Office Availability by Floorspace and Capacity in Greater Melbourne
When compared to the national average, the breakdown of offices by floor space, and the number of offices by capacity, Melbourne’s is pretty consistent. However, when compared to Sydney, there are some glaring differences with Melbourne having a higher portion of available square metres and offices devoted to teams under 15 than Sydney. In fact, 90% of Melbourne’s available offices are devoted to spaces for under 15 people compared to Sydney’s 72%.
Greater Melbourne CBD Desk Rates by Space Type
Finally when it comes to an analysis of desk rates by coworking operator vs traditional businesses, coworking operators in Melbourne tend to have higher desk rates for a private office due to the additional amenities they provide yet these same operators charge less for a single coworking desk vs a shared desk in a traditional office. If your business doesn't need all the amenities of a fully serviced office, a shared space in a traditional space can be an attractive option in the short to medium term.
What does it the Cost to Rent Flexible Office Space in Greater Melbourne?
Though Melbourne's CBD, Richmond & Southlands continue to demand higher desk rates, businesses can find noticeable savings in Cremorne starting at $500 per desk.
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Inner Melbourne Office Space
Like Sydney, the bulk of Melbourne’s available office space can be found in the city’s CBD area with median prices fairly even across all available office sizes. Though deals can be found in areas outside the CBD in suburbs like Docklands and Fitzroy for smaller teams, you will likely pay more for offices in Southbank, Cremorne, and East Melbourne.
| Location | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | $747 | $743 | $878 | $836 | $625 | $778 |
| Docklands | $1,400 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $616 | - | - |
| East Melbourne | $833 | $850 | $834 | - | - | - |
| Carlton | $500 | $562 | $700 | $900 | - | - |
| Southbank | $650 | $700 | - | - | - | - |
| Collingwood | $542 | $542 | $525 | - | - | - |
| Fitzroy | $540 | $540 | $585 | $668 | $643 | - |
| South Melbourne | $719 | $719 | $542 | $542 | - | - |
| Cremorne | $875 | $849 | $946 | - | - | - |
| Richmond | $679 | $912 | $684 | $927 | $567 | - |
| Kew | $500 | $584 | - | - | - | - |
| St Kilda | $684 | - | - | - | ||
| South Yarra | $704 | $697 | $756 | - | - | - |
| Hawthorn | $617 | $464 | - | $398 | - | - |
| Footscray | $536 | $442 | $783 | - | - | - |
| Hawthorn East | $500 | $500 | - | - | - | - |
| Windsor | $294 | - | - | - | - |
Source Rubberdesk. The median price is shown per person per month based on a 12-month term
With close proximity to the city centre, Fitzroy has a number of flexible office options for teams of 1 to 25 or more at a median price of $540 to $668 per desk.
Internal Private Office for up to 10 People | Great Community | 22 sqm
14, 333 Drummond Street Carlton
Private Office for up to 5 People in Carlton
141 Cardigan Street Carlton
5 Person Private Office in Abbotsford
222 Hoddle Street Abbotsford
South Melbourne Office Space
To Melbourne’s South, there are a few flexible offices for smaller teams ranging from a median price of $475 per person in Cheltenham to $750 per person in Brighton.
| Location | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsternwick | $456 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brighton | $725 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Moorabbin | $543 | $612 | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Waverley | $400 | $383 | - | - | - | - |
| Cheltenham | $400 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dandenong | $433 | $784 | - | - | - | - |
Source Rubberdesk. The median price is shown per person per month based on a 12-month term.
Internal Office Suite - 3 Person Office Fully Furnished
Suite 8211, 1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone
External Office Suite - 4 Person Office Fully Furnished
Suite 8323, 1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone
Suite 64 - 21.2sqm | Internal Private Office for up to 5 People
1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone
North Melbourne Office Space
If proximity to the airport is important to you, then you’ll find some great bargains for smaller teams in North Melbourne, Preston and Heidelberg.
| Location | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | $417 | - | - | - | - | |
| Preston | $466 | $409 | - | - | - | - |
| Niddrie | $592 | - | - | - | - | |
| Heidelberg | $563 | $563 | - | - | - | - |
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Welcome to Bell City, a thriving business community with unmatched everyday convenience.
Suite West 13D, 215 Bell Street Preston
Where professional excellence meets a workspace designed to grow with you.
Suite 103D, 84 Hotham Street Preston
Hot Desk with Unlimited Lounge Access at any IWG Location
266 Raglan Street Preston
West Melbourne Office Space
From Footscray to West Melbourne there are a few options available for teams of up to 15.
| Location | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footscray | $536 | $442 | $783 | - | - | - |
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3 Person External Window Private Office in Sunshine
12 Clarke Street Sunshine
8 Person External Window Private Office
12 Clarke Street Sunshine
9 Person External Window Private Office with Attached Meeting Room
12 Clarke Street Sunshine
Victoria Flexible Office Rates
Outside of Greater Melbourne, there is a limited number of flexible office spaces available for 1-10 people from Geelong with monthly rates from $746 per desk.
| Location | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong | $500 | $653 | - | - | - | - |
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Author: Tom Petryshen, VP Growth & Analytics
Updated: May 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Office Space
How much does it cost to rent office space in Melbourne?
As of Marc 31, 2026, the median price for an Office Space in Melbourne CBD is $810 per person.
How much does it cost to rent a coworking desk in Melbourne?
The median price to rent a Coworking Desk in the Melbourne CBD is $500 per person per month + GST.
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