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Office space in Jackson Square.

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What Jackson Square office space costs.

Market-rate benchmarks for flex and managed office space in Jackson Square. Real operator-quoted figures — without broker fees inflating the invoice.

Per desk / month
$350–1200
USD
Per sqft / year
$48–84
USD/sqft/yr
4 desks
from $1,400
per month
20 desks
from $7,000
per month
Team size
Monthly cost
Annual cost
4 desks — private office
$1,400/mo
$16,800/yr
20 desks — managed suite
$7,000/mo
$84,000/yr
50 desks — floor plate
$17,500/mo
$210,000/yr

* Jackson Square is a premium, low-rise historic district - converted brick warehouses and Victorian buildings command 20-30% above equivalent SoMa space for the distinctive character and proximity to the FiDi. Contact operators directly via Seek for a live quote.

Operators with presence in Jackson Square.

These operators manage buildings in or near Jackson Square. Enquiries via Seek go direct — no broker intermediary.

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What a broker costs you in Jackson Square.

SF commercial broker fees are typically equivalent to 1–2 months gross rent — approximately 4–8% of year-one rent. Here's what that means in practice.

The intermediary layer you don't see.

Standard SF norm: Typical broker fee equivalent to 1-2 months gross rent (4-8% of year-one rent)

Example: $84,000/yr deal -> $7,000-14,000 in intermediary costs

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Getting to Jackson Square.

Key transport options for commuting to and around Jackson Square.

Route
Description
Key access points
BART
Pittsburgh/Bay Point-SFO/Millbrae
Montgomery, Powell, Embarcadero
Muni J
Third Street - Embarcadero
Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, Civic Center
Muni K
Ingleside - Embarcadero
Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell
Muni L
Taraval - Embarcadero
Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell
Muni M
Ocean Beach - Caltrain
Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell
Muni N
Judah - Embarcadero
Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell
Muni 1
California - downtown to Presidio
California & Sansome, California & Battery
Muni 30
Stockton - Marina to Fisherman Wharf
Columbus & Washington, Columbus & Montgomery

Jackson Square — who it suits.

Understanding which teams thrive in Jackson Square helps you decide if it's the right fit for your business.

Law firms and legal services requiring a prestigious historic address
Investment management and boutique financial services
Architecture, design and interior firms
Consulting and advisory businesses
Companies wanting authentic San Francisco character without FiDi tower costs

Key addresses in Jackson Square.

Notable buildings in Jackson Square with active flex operator presence. Enquire direct via Seek.

415 Jackson St, San Francisco CA 94111
The Vault - Jackson Square flagship, converted brick building, premium product.
595 Pacific Ave Fl 4, San Francisco CA 94133
Canopy - boutique coworking, converted North Beach-adjacent building.
455 Market St, San Francisco CA 94105
Spaces (IWG) - FiDi/JSQ boundary, premium flex, BART-adjacent.
220 Montgomery St, San Francisco CA 94104
Jackson Square fringe - historic Montgomery Street corridor.
250 Montgomery St, San Francisco CA 94104
Premium Jackson Square address - Victorian converted space.
Sansome St corridor, San Francisco CA 94104
Lower Jackson Square - converted brick and timber offices, premium character.

How much does a broker cost on your deal?

Drag to your annual rent. See the broker fee you keep by going direct on Seek.

Annual office rent (USD)
$50,000
$10K $500K
8% 15%
Broker fee
$5,000
extracted from your deal
With Seek
$0
no commission, no fee
You keep
$5,000
stays in your business

£5,000 in GBP — Seek operates fee-free globally.

No agent. No fee. $5,000 stays in your business.

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* Industry-standard broker commission for flex/serviced office space is 8–15% of year-one rent. Seek charges operators; tenants pay nothing. Savings figures are illustrative based on the rate you select.

Common questions about Jackson Square offices.

Jackson Square flex space runs $350-1,200 per desk per month - a premium over equivalent SoMa space for the distinctive historic character and FiDi adjacency. A 4-desk private office starts from approximately $1,400/month; a 20-desk suite from $7,000/month. The premium reflects the converted Victorian and brick warehouse building stock - genuinely irreplaceable space.
Jackson Square is San Francisco's historic business quarter - the original financial district before the FiDi towers were built. It occupies a low-rise grid bounded by Washington, Sacramento, Sansome and Montgomery streets, immediately north of the Financial District core. The district is characterised by converted brick warehouses and Victorian commercial buildings, many dating to the Gold Rush era. It is one of the few pre-1906-earthquake building clusters remaining in San Francisco.
Yes - Jackson Square sits immediately north of the Financial District, with BART at Montgomery Street (3-minute walk) and Powell Street (5-minute walk) serving the district. The Muni J/K/L/M/N lines all terminate at Embarcadero, a short walk north. Columbus Avenue connects Jackson Square to North Beach and the waterfront.
Jackson Square has historically attracted law firms, investment management boutiques, architecture and design firms, and consulting businesses seeking a prestigious San Francisco address without FiDi tower costs. The district's low-rise character and historic buildings signal established, established-corporate credibility - well suited to professional services and boutique financial services.
SF commercial broker fees are typically equivalent to 1-2 months gross rent - approximately 4-8% of year-one rent. On an $84,000/year Jackson Square deal, that translates to $7,000-14,000 in intermediary costs. Seek removes the broker layer: your enquiry goes direct to the Jackson Square operator.
Jackson Square is the historic, low-rise counterpart to the FiDi tower district - physically distinct (Victorian brick warehouses versus glass towers) and with a different tenant profile (law, architecture, boutique finance versus corporate banking and insurance). Pricing is similar, but the character and address are genuinely different. Jackson Square is the better choice for businesses that want prestige without tower anonymity.
The Vault operates a flagship at 415 Jackson St - one of the district's most characterful buildings. Canopy has a boutique location at 595 Pacific Ave (North Beach adjacent). Industrious and Spaces (IWG) are present in the Jackson Square/FiDi boundary zone. WeWork and Regus (IWG) serve the broader Financial District corridor.
Yes - the Ferry Building (Embarcadero waterfront, BART, ferry services) is a 5-minute walk south of Jackson Square. The district sits between the Embarcadero waterfront and the FiDi tower core, giving it exceptional walkability and access to both transit and the Bay.

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