Office space in Fort Lauderdale.

By Chase Farache, Broker Associate, Silver Lining Realty Group. Updated October 2026.

Downtown and Las Olas

Downtown is the city's central business district. Las Olas Boulevard runs from Andrews Avenue in the central business district east to A1A and the beach, with the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District along the New River and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at its west end.

Transit is a draw. The Brightline station at 101 NW 2nd Ave, between Broward Boulevard and NW 4th Street, opened in January 2018, sits next to the Broward County Transit Central Terminal and connects to FLL by Brightline+. The Downtown Development Authority's Spring 2024 Office, Economy & Talent Report said downtown Fort Lauderdale was the only market in its comparison with Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte and Dallas where office vacancy had declined since the pandemic peak.

Downtown suits law, finance and professional firms that want walkability and client-facing space, and that accept structured or paid parking.

Uptown and Cypress Creek

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport sits in the heart of the city's Uptown Business District, bounded by Cypress Creek Road to the north and Commercial Boulevard to the south. Brokers often call the office area around the I-95/Cypress Creek Road interchange "Cypress Creek."

The Cypress Creek Tri-Rail station, at 6151 N Andrews Way west of Andrews Avenue and I-95, has served the area since 1989. I-95 interchanges at Cypress Creek Road and Commercial Boulevard and the Turnpike's Commercial Boulevard exit make Uptown easy to reach from both Broward and Palm Beach counties. Compare parking terms closely against downtown buildings.

Office classes and coworking

Brokers sort office buildings into classes. The labels are a convention, not a legal standard, so judge each building on its own:

• Class A: newer or fully modernized buildings with structured parking, current mechanical systems and full-time management.
• Class B: older, well-kept buildings with fewer amenities. Often the best value for firms that need function more than lobby finish.
• Class C: older buildings that need capital work. Cheaper, but check roof, HVAC age and ADA access closely.
• Executive suites and coworking: furnished offices or desks on short terms, with reception and conference rooms shared. Good for a first office or a satellite team; costly per head once you grow.

What to check before you lease

• Rentable vs. usable square feet. Rent is charged on rentable area, which adds your share of lobbies, corridors and restrooms (the load factor). Compare buildings on usable area and total cost, not quoted rate alone.
• Lease structure. Ask whether the rate is full-service, modified gross or triple-net, and what operating costs pass through. See NNN vs. gross vs. modified gross and CAM charges explained.
• Parking. Get the ratio in writing, plus whether spaces are reserved, unreserved or paid.
• After-hours HVAC. Many buildings run air conditioning on a set schedule and bill extra hours. In South Florida that line can add up fast if your team works evenings or weekends.
• Build-out allowance. Landlords often contribute toward improvements, usually tied to lease term. Get the allowance, the work letter and who manages construction defined before you sign.
• Signage, access and term. Building, monument or door signage; 24/7 card access; renewal options and any right to expand or terminate early.

Lease or buy, and how I help

Most firms lease. Buying an office condo or small building can make sense for a professional practice that plans to stay put; compare the total cost with a lease over the same period. Medical users should start with medical office space in Fort Lauderdale, and firms that need storage with their office should look at flex space.

I represent the tenant or buyer. I pull the current options in your target area, tour with you, run comparables on recent deals and negotiate the lease. See the Fort Lauderdale market page or contact me.