Office Rent in New Cairo: How to Compare Prices per m²
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Short answer
Office rent in New Cairo is quoted per month in Egyptian pounds, and the fairest way to compare two offices is the monthly price per square metre: the rent divided by the floor area. A small office with a low rent can still cost more per metre than a large one. Every office on Maktabi shows this figure next to the rent, and renters pay Maktabi no commission.
How office rent is quoted
Commercial rent in Egypt is normally quoted as a monthly amount in Egyptian pounds (EGP). On Maktabi, every office shows its monthly rent, and the minimum term is six months.
Before you compare, check what the rent covers. Service charges, utilities, parking and air conditioning are included in some offices and billed separately in others, so two offices with the same rent can cost different amounts each month.
How to work out the price per m²
Divide the monthly rent by the floor area in square metres. The result is what you pay for each square metre every month, and it puts offices of different sizes on equal terms.
- A 100 m² office at EGP 60,000 a month costs EGP 600 per m².
- A 40 m² office at EGP 32,000 a month costs EGP 800 per m², more per metre even though the rent is lower.
Maktabi works this out for you: every office, clinic and warehouse shows its price per m² next to the rent, and you can sort and filter the listings by it. Coworking is the exception, because a coworking price is per seat rather than rent for the whole floor area.
What moves the price in New Cairo
Within New Cairo, two offices of the same size can rent for very different amounts. The usual reasons:
- Location: a main road or a well-known business district usually costs more than a side street.
- The building: a purpose-built business complex with security, lifts and parking usually costs more than space in a converted building.
- Finishing: a fully finished or furnished office costs more than one you fit out yourself.
- What is included: service charges, utilities and parking change the real monthly cost.
- Size: larger offices often cost less per m² than small ones.
Compare without a commission on top
Maktabi never charges renters a commission, so the rent on the listing is the rent you pay, and the price per m² is the whole cost of the space rather than the cost before a broker's fee. If nothing listed fits, tell us the size, budget and area you need and the Maktabi team will source it, also free of charge.
Offices listed in New Cairo right now
Live from Maktabi: the monthly rent, and what it works out to per m².
| Listing | Size | Rent / month | Per m² / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cairo TMG Office | 120 m² | 80,000 EGP | 667 EGP |
| Office 37M Trivium Business Complex New Cairo | 37 m² | 40,000 EGP | 1,081 EGP |
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the price per square metre of an office?
Divide the monthly rent by the floor area. A 90 m² office at EGP 45,000 a month costs EGP 500 per m² per month.
Is office rent in Egypt quoted monthly or yearly?
Commercial rent is normally quoted per month, in Egyptian pounds. On Maktabi every listing shows a monthly rent, with a minimum term of six months.
Why does a smaller office sometimes cost more per m²?
Because rent does not fall in step with size. A 40 m² office at EGP 32,000 a month costs EGP 800 per m², more than a 100 m² office at EGP 60,000 (EGP 600 per m²).
Do I pay Maktabi a commission?
No. Renters never pay Maktabi a commission. The rent on the listing is the rent you pay.
Is the paperwork guaranteed?
Yes. With Maktabi, your paperwork is guaranteed to be done.