Where to Set Up Your Office Space in Houston

The city also offers convenient transport links and low tax rates. As such, many businesses launching or relocating here benefit greatly from Houston office space.

When comparing office rentals in Houston, consider your business’s unique needs. For example, you may need cost-effective hot desks in a shared space. Alternatively, you may prefer private offices with dedicated desks. You may also need access to conference facilities, creative spaces, and meeting rooms.

Here, we’ll dive into five of the biggest reasons why businesses rent office space in Houston, TX. We’ll also explore the best neighborhoods for businesses in different industries seeking office rentals.

Why rent an office space in Houston?

Whether securing large or small office space for rent in Houston, you can set up close to many successful corporations. There are over 20 Fortune 500 companies in Houston, including:

● Halliburton, one of the biggest oil companies in the world
● Energy conglomerate Phillips 66
● Multinational IT company Hewlett Packard

Houston is one of the top U.S. cities for housing Fortune 500 companies, with more than any other city except New York.

In 2019, Houston was rated one of the best cities to start a business in. Here are five of the top reasons why Houston office spaces are ideal for businesses looking to either set up or continue growing.

1. Business support services

Houston is famous for its quick and simple permitting process. This process makes it easy to set up a business without complications or long waits. As a result, new companies are eager to launch their enterprises in the city.

Startups enjoy a host of business incentives and incubator programs in Houston. These incentives provide funding, coaching, and networking opportunities, such as:

● The Texas Enterprise Zone Program
● The Texas Enterprise Fund
● Mass Challenge Texas
● The Founder Institute
● The TMCx Accelerator

2. Thriving industry clusters

Houston accommodates one of the quickest-growing, youngest, and most diverse populations worldwide. As a result, a range of industries thrive in the city. These industries include:

● Aviation and aerospace: Two international airports operate in Houston. In addition, the city hosts NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the world’s first urban commercial spaceport.
● Advanced manufacturing: Nearly one in three Texas manufacturers operate in Houston, including Siemens, Emerson, and PepsiCo.
● Energy: 44 of the 113 U.S. publicly traded oil and gas companies base their headquarters in Houston, including Chevron and ExxonMobil.
● Life sciences and biotechnology: Over 1,100 life science and biotechnology companies operate in Houston. Many healthcare facilities, such as the Texas Children’s Hospital, and research institutions offer services here, too.
● Digital technology and innovation: Houston has developed a technology workforce of more than 230,800 professionals. The tech sector has had a $1.6 billion impact on the local economy. This has fuelled the city’s position as a tech powerhouse. Some notable names include Dell, Intel, and even Amazon.
● Transportation and logistics: America’s number-one foreign trading port by tonnage is in Houston. The city is also the home of the Gulf Coast’s largest container port. By extension, Houston has emerged as a capital of global trade.

3. Access to a skilled talent pool

4. Major transportation hub

Houston sits halfway between the east and west coasts. Because of this, the city is well-placed to serve businesses that need access to a wide network. Houston offers a broad range of land, air, and sea logistics and distribution channels.

Houston also offers convenient transportation for professionals. METRORail and bus links run throughout the city, with more than 18 million people using these transport connections every year.

This makes starting or growing a business in Houston ideal, especially for companies that require a good logistics network or for those who trade internationally.

5. Favorable tax environment

Taxes in states like New York, California, and Massachusetts can be costly for businesses. However, Texas doesn’t impose corporate or personal income taxes. This helps businesses keep outgoings down and invest more of their funds into growth plans.

The state often appeals to businesses in the technology and life sciences in particular. Growing companies in these sectors can enjoy major tax savings and still operate among major industry names.

In Houston, these include the forensic genetic genealogy company Othram and the medical device manufacturer Merit Medical Systems.

The best neighborhoods in Houston for different industries and businesses

These are 16 of our office spaces for rent in Houston across five flourishing business regions. Startups and established companies can position themselves where others in their sector see the most traction.

Energy — Energy Corridor, Galleria/Uptown, Westchase

Many energy companies operate their headquarters and regional offices from Houston’s Energy Corridor. This includes notable names like BP, the American Petroleum Institute, and CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

Often considered the “heart and soul” of the energy capital, this area is full of opportunities for energy innovators and like-minded professionals in this industry.

A 16-minute drive away, Galleria/Uptown accommodates many businesses in this sector, too. Westchase is also easily accessible, being just a 13-minute drive away. This neighborhood is another popular choice for businesses in the energy market.

These are five of our office centers in the Energy Corridor region.

2500 Wilcrest Drive

2500 Wilcrest Drive offers a convenient business location in the heart of central Westchase. This Houston office space pairs comfortable furniture with bold, abstract artwork, creating a modern ambiance and productive work environment.

Outside office hours, professionals can explore the popular local Westchase Shopping Center or sample the culinary delights.

Highlights include:

● Free parking
● Video conferencing facilities
● Access to shops and restaurants
● Break-out areas
● Meeting rooms

Information about 2500 Wilcrest Drive

● Location: 2500 Wilcrest, Houston, TX, 77042
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $65 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Wilcrest Drive at Wickersham Lane Bus Stop (a one-minute walk away), Westheimer Road at Wilcrest Drive Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away), Wilcrest Drive at Ella Lee Lane Bus Stop (a 15-minute walk away)

Energy Tower III

Opening soon, Energy Tower III enjoys a prime location around 24 km west of central Houston.

The nearby George Bush Intercontinental Airport is easily accessible and just a 33-minute drive away, too. This makes traveling to the office easy for clients who are visiting from overseas.

Ergonomic furniture completes each private office, coworking space, meeting room, and break-out area. This allows teams to work comfortably and productively.

Highlights include:

● Coworking spaces
● Meeting rooms
● Break-out area
● City center location
● Airport location

Information about Energy Tower III

● Location: 11740 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77079
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $129 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Katy Freeway at Patchester Drive Bus Stop (a 13-minute walk away), N Dairy Ashford Road Bus Stop (a 21-minute walk away)

One Katy Plaza

The natural light-filled One Katy Plaza is a contemporary workspace on the world’s widest freeway. This makes commutes easy for professionals and clients who are driving into Houston.

It also takes fewer than 20 minutes to drive into Downtown Houston, which is home to the city’s Central Business District.

When the working day is done, you and your colleagues can opt for some casual or fine dining, as well as engage in some retail therapy.

Highlights include:

● Covered parking
● State-of-the-art video conferencing facilities
● Break-out areas
● Meeting rooms
● City center location

Information about One Katy Plaza

● Location: 11111 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77079
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $79 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Katy Freeway at Wilcrest Drive Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away), Britoak Lane Bus Stop (an eight-minute walk away)

CityCentre One

CityCentre One welcomes numerous professionals to this upscale commercial development that boasts five floors. Based in Memorial City, this Houston office space is within just a few miles of the Energy Corridor.

Open-air plazas and green spaces fill the campus, enabling productive work in a bright and relaxing environment.

Highlights include:

● Break-out areas
● Meeting rooms
● Five floors of private offices, meeting spaces, and business lounges
● Top-floor balconies with views across the campus
● 24/7 high-speed WiFi

● Location: 800 Town & Country Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77024
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $129 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Katy Freeway at Town and Country Way Bus Stop (a seven-minute walk away)

Capital One Building

Capital One Building offers accessible office space in central Uptown Houston. The impressive glass-fronted workspaces offer luxury for any business operating here.

The business district is within easy reach of the I-69 and I-610, which allow access into Downtown Houston and beyond.

Highlights include:

● Break-out areas
● Business lounge
● Meeting rooms
● Vending machines
● Parking

Information about Capital One Building

● Location: 5444 Westheimer, Houston, TX, 77056
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $69 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Westheimer Road at W Alabama Street Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away), 5400 Westheimer Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away), Westheimer Road at Chimney Rock Road Bus Stop (a seven-minute walk away)

Technology — Greenway Plaza, Galleria/Uptown, Downtown, Midtown

Houston’s technology industry is especially prominent in Greenway. This area houses the U.S. headquarters of the health technology company Qbtech.

The Galleria/Uptown area is less than 10 minutes away, ideal for businesses in the tech sector.

This locale offers large and small office spaces in Houston for many software development businesses. Local software companies include Commerceworks and Octaria Software.

Transport links from these areas make access to Downtown easy. Here, the University of Houston-Downtown Sciences and Technology campus shapes many new professionals in the sector.

Thanks to the university, Downtown has become a prime area for the technology industry. As a result, there is plenty of Downtown Houston office space available for businesses to rent.

On top of this, the Ion District in Midtown Houston is brimming with technology companies, including such giants as Microsoft and Chevron. Rice University and the City of Houston created this innovation district as a future-facing technology park.

Here are three of our office centers in Houston’s booming technology hubs.

2100 West Loop South

2100 West Loop South’s prestigious location speaks volumes about the businesses that operate here. Easy access to George Bush Intercontinental Airport makes it a breeze for clients abroad to meet up.

The modern atrium with marble flooring welcomes professionals to the high-profile, 16-storey office. Several nearby transport connections reach across Uptown Houston.

The gym and fitness room give you a way to keep fit between bouts of work. Additionally, nearby bars and restaurants are a great way to unwind after a productive day.

Highlights include:

● Business lounge
● Break-out areas
● On-site lunch restaurant
● On-site sandwich and coffee bar
● On-site gym and fitness room

Information about 2100 West Loop South

● Location: 2100 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027
● Starting costs: Day offices start at $75 per day
● Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
● Nearby bus stops: Guilford NB Bus Stop (a six-minute walk away), Ambassador SB and NB Bus Stops (a seven-minute walk away), San Felipe Road at Westcreek LN Bus Stop (an eight-minute walk away)

2925 Richmond Avenue

Houston office spaces at 2925 Richmond Avenue are ideal for businesses setting up in the Upper Kirby District. Many businesses grow here while enjoying the local flourishing community.

You’ll also benefit from a thriving, trendy area that caters to creative types. You’ll also be close to Levy Park, which boasts six acres of land to go for a soothing walk around.

The site at 2925 Richmond Avenue also offers direct access to Highway 59, enabling easy access across the city.

Highlights include:

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