Phoenix Office Market Report - Q1 2026

The Phoenix office market in first quarter 2026 experienced negative net absorption of 267,000 square feet with leasing activity increasing 10% year-over-year to 1.4 million square feet, while total vacancy decreased 70 basis points to 24.0% and average direct asking rates rose to $31.45 per square foot. Hybrid work trends are driving tenant demand toward smaller move-in-ready suites averaging 4,000-5,000 square feet and Class A properties offering hospitality-driven amenities such as conference facilities and on-site dining, with Tempe recording the strongest submarket performance at 195,000 square feet of positive net absorption.