Summary and analysis of Cologne's current office real estate market conditions.
Insight
21 January 2026
Cologne Office Market Dynamics, Q4 2025
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- With take-up of 240,200 sq.m., Cologne’s office leasing market recorded a 5% increase in 2025 compared to the prior year, while the number of deals remained stable.
- The vacancy rate rose by 70 basis points over the year, but at 5.0% it continues to rank at a low level when compared nationally.
- The prime rent has remained unchanged at €32.50/sq.m./month for two years, while the weighted average rent has increased by around 10% over the same period.