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Atlanta’s Coworking Footprint Nears 5.8M sq. ft. in Q1, with Inventory Jumping 6% to 298 Locations

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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Atlanta’s coworking market kicked off 2026 with one of the fastest growth rates among major U.S. markets, driven by a surge in new locations and expanding footprint.

According to CoworkingCafe’s Q1 2026 U.S. Coworking Industry Report, Atlanta reached 298 coworking locations, ranking as the sixth-largest market nationwide by inventory.

Here’s a closer look at Atlanta’s coworking market in Q1 2026: 

  • Inventory growth accelerates: Atlanta’s coworking market expanded to 298 locations in Q1, up 6% quarter-over-quarter — one of the fastest growth rates among major U.S. markets — solidifying its position in the national top 10.
  • Footprint expands significantly: Total coworking space reached 5.74 million sq. ft., up 5% Q-o-Q, ranking as the seventh-largest coworking footprint nationwide.
  • Spaces remain larger than average: The average coworking location spans 19,253 sq. ft., down slightly (–0.8% Q-o-Q) but still above the national average and among the larger formats in the U.S.
  • Coworking penetration exceeds national average: Flexible office space accounts for 2.7% of Atlanta’s total office inventory — nearly 210 million sq. ft.—well above the 2.3% national benchmark and in line with markets like Chicago and San Diego.
  • Top operators: Regus leads the Atlanta market with 29 locations, followed by Switchyards (13) and HQ (11).
  • Median coworking prices remain competitive:
    • Monthly memberships have a median price of $199, unchanged Q-o-Q and generally more affordable than many major markets
    • Day passes go for $40, up $1 Q-o-Q and among the most expensive nationwide, well above the $33 national median.
    • Meeting rooms hold at $50/hour, above the $45 national median.
    • Virtual offices are now $129/month, unchanged from last quarter and below the $169 national median. 
National Snapshot: 
  • The U.S. coworking footprint grew 3% Q-o-Q to 163.94 million sq. ft., led by Manhattan (12.76M sq. ft.), Chicago (9.13M sq. ft.) and Los Angeles (7.74 sq. ft.).
  • The number of coworking locations also grew 3% Q-o-Q to 9,136 in Q1, with Los Angeles (351 locations), Dallas-Fort Worth (337) and Chicago (336) taking the lead.
  • The national average space size edged down 0.3% Q-o-Q to 17,945 sq. ft.
  • Coworking’s share of total U.S. office space reached 2.3%.
  • Regus remains the largest operator in the U.S. with 1,237 locations, followed by HQ (370), Industrious (184), Spaces (173) and WeWork (149).

The report is based on proprietary data as of March 2026 and analyzes the 50 largest U.S. coworking markets by inventory, space size, pricing and leading operators.