Blogpost #7: Desk Pods: The Smartest Way for Small Teams to Save Money on Office Space
In the coworking world, we often hear about the growing preference for hybrid workspaces among companies, teams, and organizations. It makes sense—remote work is easier than ever and has become a standard part of the modern work landscape.
Still, many organizations are looking for a physical landing pad—whether to accommodate team members who prefer working outside the home, to give employees the opportunity to collaborate in person, or to connect with other local professionals in their network.
Coworking spaces offer a great solution, but what many people don’t realize is that within coworking, there's an option that often fits best: the desk pod.
While flexible coworking is convenient, it may not always provide the structure or consistency teams need—especially on busy days. On the other hand, a private office offers privacy and space, but for a small team of 3–4 people, squeezing into a single room with one L-shaped desk isn’t always ideal.
That’s where the desk pod shines.
A desk pod is a group of dedicated desks located together, rented by a company or team. It provides individual workstations within a shared environment—allowing teams to collaborate easily without the high cost of a traditional office lease. Unlike renting private office space in an office park or downtown building, desk pods are more affordable and typically require shorter commitments. At QCowork, for example, our dedicated desks are rented month to month.
Instead of spending thousands on rent (plus utilities, internet, cleaning services, and other hidden costs), desk pods at QCowork start as low as $275 per desk—with everything included: internet, utilities, cleaning, and more.
You can assign desks to individuals, or allow team members to rotate depending on who’s in the office that day. This flexibility is ideal for hybrid schedules. Plus, each dedicated desk rental includes 4 hours of conference room time per month. Rent 3–4 desks, and your team could enjoy up to 16 hours of bookable conference room use each month—a major bonus.
Desk pods are a particularly smart option for startups, nonprofits, and small organizations—any group that values in-person collaboration but needs to be mindful of overhead costs.
At QCowork, we’ve designed a whole floor of dedicated desks called The sQuare (yes, the capital “S” and “Q” are intentional!). It’s built for individuals or teams who want the energy of a shared environment but the focus and comfort of their own workstation.
Every dedicated desk—whether rented solo or as part of a pod—comes with:
Sit-to-stand desk
Optional monitor
Privacy screens
Lockable filing cabinet
Ergonomic task chair
And of course, it’s all backed by our full suite of amenities, making the decision a total no-brainer.
Curious about how a dedicated desk pod could work for your team?
Book a tour at QCowork and come see how this smart, flexible option could transform the way you work.