Charleston office market report
Q2 2025
Charleston’s labor market gained strong traction in Q2 2025, with job postings surpassing 13,500—a clear signal of rising employer confidence. Remote roles made up just 4.2% of postings, the lowest share since early 2020, underscoring the pivot back to in-person work. Office demand reflected the shift, as average lease sizes grew and sales activity accelerated. The average leased premises expanded, and investor interest accelerated—particularly around value-add opportunities in core submarkets.
Job openings
Charleston reached a new milestone in Q2 2025, posting a record-high 13,546 job openings—the highest level ever recorded for the market.
Total sales volume
Office sales in Charleston totaled $79 million—the highest level since Q4 2021.
Average lease size
The average office lease size expanded to 2,760 square feet in Q2 2025, marking an increase of 341 sf from the Q1 average of 2,419 sf.
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