US flex-office inventory reached 9,384 locations by the end of Q2 2026, a net gain of 248 spaces (up 2.7%) from 9,136 the prior quarter, per CoworkingCafe's national report published July 23, 2026. Coworking now represents 2.34% of the national commercial real estate market, and new spaces are smaller (square footage grew just 1.5% to 166.36M sq ft).
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US coworking inventory hits 9,384 locations, up 248 in Q2 2026
Why this matters for founders
Early-stage founders have more flex-desk and small-team options than a year ago; shop regional independents, which run about 77% of inventory, for cheaper month-to-month terms before committing to a lease.
Source: CoworkingCafe
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