Sorrento Mesa is best-fit for defense, tech r&d (qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant fit: Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.
• Average rent $42/sqft/yr.

TL;DR

• Tier: prime.
• Tenant fit: Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.
• Average rent $42/sqft/yr.

Best fit

Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences.

Less good fit

Tenants demanding the absolute top-of-market trophy address may find prime tier just below their target.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is Sorrento Mesa the right fit for my office?

Defense, tech R&D (Qualcomm anchor), engineering, life sciences. 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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