Kendall Square is best-fit for biotech, pharma r&d, life sciences, mit spinouts.

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant fit: Biotech, pharma R&D, life sciences, MIT spinouts.
• Average rent $105/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

• Tier: trophy.
• Tenant fit: Biotech, pharma R&D, life sciences, MIT spinouts.
• Average rent $105/sqft/yr.

Best fit

Biotech, pharma R&D, life sciences, MIT spinouts.

Less good fit

Cost-sensitive operations and back-office functions are usually a poor fit — the rent premium is real and is paid for brand and address.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is Kendall Square the right fit for my office?

Biotech, pharma R&D, life sciences, MIT spinouts. If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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