Minneapolis–St. Paul office market report

Q4 2025

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The Minneapolis – St. Paul office market has shown continued signs of stabilization through Q4 2025. Leasing activity saw slight improvement in 2025 compared to previous years post-COVID. The development pipeline remained conservative with no new office projects breaking ground this quarter. Overall, Q4 provides optimism for the Minneapolis – St. Paul office market, as demand continues to rebound amidst large negative net absorption that is partially driven by one major vacancy this quarter.

4.8 msf

Total leasing volume in 2025

The Minneapolis – St. Paul office market saw slight growth in total annual leasing volume in 2025, recording over 4% more leased space than 2024 totals. Despite the Minneapolis – St. Paul office market seeing nearly 5% YOY growth in total annual leasing volume in 2025, overall leasing remains below pre-COVID levels. However, the market continues to see gradually improving demand, as evidenced by the upward trend in total annual leasing volume since 2020.

22.3%

Total availability

Total availability in the Minneapolis – St. Paul office market remained stable in Q4 2025, marginally expanding from levels recorded in Q3 2025. The broader Minneapolis – St. Paul office market saw marginal growth in total availability QOQ, but a closer look reveals some variation in submarket performance. While urban submarkets largely accounted for expanding vacancy, several suburban submarkets saw total availability decline QOQ.
(1.5%)

Net absorption in Q4 2025

Net absorption in Q4 2025 was distinctly negative, driven in large part by Ameriprise Financial fully  vacating the Ameriprise Financial Center.

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