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OFFICE – Pittsburgh’s office market strengthened meaningfully in Q4 2025, as leasing activity accelerated enough to produce more than 400,000 square feet of positive net absorption-the strongest quarterly performance of the year. This gain pushed overall vacancy down to 9.4%, reflecting improving tenant confidence after a slow first
half. Roughly 500,000 square feet of new space delivered during the quarter, but demand for higher-quality product was sufficient to offset much of the added supply.
Construction activity remained steady at approximately 515,000 square feet underway. Asking rents held largely firm, with the average direct rate edging down slightly to
$20.17 per square foot, underscoring continued pricing discipline as tenants remain selective and value-driven.
INDUSTRIAL – Pittsburgh’s industrial market experienced a partial rebound in Q4 2025, as net absorption returned to positive territory at approximately 190,000 square feet after two quarters of significant losses. Vacancy registered at 5.9%, remaining elevated as the market continues to absorb space vacated earlier in the year. Construction activity increased notably, with more than 637,000 square feet under construction, pointing to renewed development interest despite near-term leasing volatility. Asking rents softened to $8.64 per square foot, reflecting competitive pressures within older and commodity-oriented inventory as tenants maintain leverage in site selection.
RETAIL – Following sustained contraction earlier in the year, Pittsburgh’s retail market stabilized in Q4 2025, posting just over 31,000 square feet of positive net absorption. Vacancy remained unchanged at 4.6%, highlighting the sector’s underlying resilience despite uneven performance across formats. Leasing activity continued to favor neighborhood, service-oriented, and necessity-based retail, while larger-format and legacy centers facing ongoing pressure. Development remained limited, with
modest construction underway and minimal new deliveries. Average asking rents declined to $17.97 per square foot, reflecting continued repricing in older locations
rather than broad-based weakness across the market.
