Research Triangle Park is best-fit for tech (apple, cisco, ibm), pharma (merck, eli lilly), biotech (fujifilm diosynth).

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant fit: Tech (Apple, Cisco, IBM), pharma (Merck, Eli Lilly), biotech (Fujifilm Diosynth).
  • Average rent $38/sqft/yr.

Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham: best fit for…

Research Triangle Park is best-fit for tech (apple, cisco, ibm), pharma (merck, eli lilly), biotech (fujifilm diosynth).

TL;DR

  • Tier: trophy.
  • Tenant fit: Tech (Apple, Cisco, IBM), pharma (Merck, Eli Lilly), biotech (Fujifilm Diosynth).
  • Average rent $38/sqft/yr.

Best fit

Tech (Apple, Cisco, IBM), pharma (Merck, Eli Lilly), biotech (Fujifilm Diosynth).

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

cityRaleigh-Durham
submarketResearch Triangle Park
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$38/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$36/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct16.8%

Frequently asked questions

Is Research Triangle Park the right fit for my office?
Tech (Apple, Cisco, IBM), pharma (Merck, Eli Lilly), biotech (Fujifilm Diosynth). If your profile aligns, yes. If your priority is cost over address, consider value-tier submarkets first.

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