A new office cubicle costs $800 to $4,000 per station. A used cubicle costs $200 to $1,000. A refurbished one lands between $500 and $2,000. Installation adds $200 to $900 per station on typical jobs. A standard 6x6 workstation runs $1,200 to $2,500 new and about $550 used.
Those are national market ranges. Your real number depends on panel height, size, add-ons, and how many stations share walls.
Price by condition
| Condition | Per station | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Used, basic | $200 to $600 | Working panels and surfaces. Visible wear. Fabric may be dated. |
| Used, good | $600 to $1,000 | Clean panels, solid surfaces, tighter color match |
| Refurbished | $500 to $2,000 | Original frames with new fabric, paint, and hardware |
| New, standard | $800 to $2,000 | Current product, full warranty, any finish you pick |
| New, mid to high | $2,000 to $4,000 | Bigger footprints, glass, power, storage, premium lines |
| New, executive or brand-name | $4,000 to $10,000+ | Herman Miller, Knoll, Steelcase tier |
Refurbished stations reuse the original steel frame with new fabric, fresh paint, and new hardware, looking new while costing roughly half the price of new options.
Price by panel height
Panel height drives cost more than almost anything else. More panels mean more material.
| Panel height | What it does | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| 39 inches | Sight lines stay open. Everyone sees over. | Lowest |
| 47 to 53 inches | Blocks seated sight lines partly. Common for call centers. | Low |
| 62 to 67 inches | Full visual privacy while seated. The most common choice. | Medium |
| 85 inches | Near office-level privacy. Blocks standing sight lines. | Highest |
Most Columbus offices buy 62- or 67-inch panels. They give real privacy without turning the floor into a maze.
Price by station size
| Size | Typical use | New | Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2.5 | Call station or short-stay desk | $500 to $900 | $150 to $400 |
| 4x4 | Compact workstation | $700 to $1,400 | $250 to $600 |
| 6x6 | Standard workstation | $1,200 to $2,500 | $450 to $900 |
| 8x8 | Manager or supervisor | $2,000 to $4,000 | $700 to $1,500 |
Prices cover panels and work surface only. Add-ons cost extra.
Add-on costs
| Add-on | Typical cost per station |
|---|---|
| Power and data (a raceway that runs wiring inside the panels) | $200 to $500 |
| Glass stackers on top of panels | $150 to $400 |
| Overhead storage bin | $150 to $350 |
| Box/box/file pedestal | $150 to $400 |
| Height-adjustable work surface | $400 to $900 |
| Task light | $75 to $200 |
| Extra work surface or corner return | $150 to $400 |
Power is the add-on people often overlook. If panels do not carry power, cords run across the floor, creating trip hazards and potential code violations. Budget for it up front.
Delivery and installation
Installation runs $200 to $900 per station on a normal job. Published industry ranges reach as high as $1,290 for complex frame-and-tile systems.
Costs climb when: the building has no freight elevator; the install has to happen after hours or on a weekend; the dock is far from the space; or existing furniture has to come out first.
Delivery depends on distance and volume. Local Columbus delivery costs far less than cross-country freight, which represents one of the real advantages of buying from a local warehouse.
The discount most buyers miss: shared walls
Cubicles that share walls cost less per station. This represents the biggest lever you control.
One 4x4 cubicle needs three 48-inch panels. Two 4x4 cubicles side by side need five panels, not six. They share one.
Run that across a floor, and it adds up fast. A pod of four sharing walls uses far fewer panels than four standalone stations.
The more stations you buy, and the tighter you group them, the less each one costs. Ask for your quote both ways. The difference will surprise you.
Why the range is so wide
Buying cubicles works like buying a truck.
A base model starts at one price. Add four-wheel drive, leather, a tow package, and better wheels, and you land somewhere else entirely. Both are trucks. Neither price is wrong.
Cubicles work the same way. Picture two stations. One is a 39-inch panel call station with no power. The other is an 85-inch executive station with glass, power, storage, and a sit-to-stand surface. Both are "a cubicle." They are not the same purchase.
The mistake we see most often is buyers chasing the lowest sticker price. They skip the add-ons that make a station actually work. Then they replace the whole floor in four years. The cheapest cubicle is rarely the cheapest cubicle.
What to ask before you sign
- Does this price include only the panels and work surface, or everything?
- Does this price include installation, or do you quote it separately?
- Does the price include delivery to my building and my floor?
- Do the panels carry power? What does adding it cost?
- What is the warranty, and what does it cover?
- If this is used, what condition grade does it have? Can I see the actual stock?
- What is the lead time?
- What happens if someone damages a panel in two years? Can I still match it?
Question six matters most on used furniture. Ask to see the actual inventory you are buying, not a catalog photo of similar products.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one office cubicle cost? A new office cubicle costs $800 to $4,000 per station depending on size, panel height, and add-ons. A used cubicle costs $200 to $1,000. A refurbished cubicle costs $500 to $2,000. Installation adds another $200 to $900 per station.
How much does a 6x6 cubicle cost? A standard 6x6 cubicle runs $1,200 to $2,500 new and about $550 used, for panels and work surface only. With power, storage, and a pedestal, a new 6x6 station typically lands between $1,800 and $2,500.
Is it cheaper to buy used office cubicles? Yes. Used cubicles typically cost 50 to 75 percent less than new. Refurbished cubicles cost roughly half as much as new while looking close to new, because they reuse the original steel frame with new fabric, paint, and hardware.
How much does cubicle installation cost? Installation typically runs $200 to $900 per station, and published industry ranges reach $1,290 for complex systems. Costs go up for after-hours work, buildings without freight elevators, long carries from the dock, and jobs that require removing existing furniture first.
Do cubicles get cheaper when you buy more? Yes, for two reasons. Volume pricing improves, and stations that share walls need fewer panels. Two side-by-side cubicles use five panels instead of six. On a floor plan, shared walls can cut panel costs by 10 to 15 percent.
What panel height should I buy? Most offices choose 62- or 67-inch panels, which give visual privacy while seated. Choose 39-53 inches for open, collaborative teams or call centers. Choose 85 inches when you need close to office-level privacy.
How much do cubicles cost in Columbus, Ohio? Columbus pricing follows national ranges, but buying from a local dealer with a stocked warehouse cuts freight costs and lead time compared to ordering from out of state. Capital Choice quotes actual project pricing based on your layout and current inventory.
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