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St. Louis 2026 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Midyear Review

August 4, 2026 10 Minute Read

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Executive Summary 

Office

  • Large-block demand is building in St. Louis as delayed real estate decisions convert into active searches for high-quality space
  • Prime availability is critically constrained, concentrating competition in Clayton and driving spillover demand into West County
  • Prime assets in Clayton are positioned to outperform, with rent trends expected to reflect the widening quality divide

Industrial

  • Bulk leasing will regain momentum in the second half of 2026, supported by data center investment and returning large-user demand
  • A new construction cycle is taking shape in proven submarkets, with shovel-ready developers positioned to respond to accelerating demand
  • Rents holding steady in well-located bulk assets
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U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Midyear Review 2026

August 4, 2026
Prime office, industrial and data centers lead CRE's 2026 recovery. See where momentum is building for the rest of the year.
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