Source: CBRE Research, Boston 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook
Greater Boston’s commercial real estate market is showing early signs of stabilization heading into 2026, according to CBRE’s latest regional outlook. Leasing activity has begun to rebound across office and industrial sectors, while life sciences demand remains a core driver of long-term growth.
The report notes that tenants continue to prioritize high-quality, well-located assets, reinforcing a continued flight to quality. Class A and Trophy office buildings are outperforming older inventory, and limited new supply in select submarkets is helping support rent levels. Industrial and logistics facilities also remain resilient, supported by steady distribution and e-commerce demand.
While challenges remain for commodity office space, improving fundamentals and renewed capital markets activity suggest a more active year ahead for investors and landlords across Greater Boston.