Free Warehouse Cost Per Square Foot Calculator
Calculate the total occupancy cost per square foot for warehouse and industrial space, including base rent, NNN charges, and operational expenses like dock and storage costs.
Blended Cost Per Sq Ft
$12.68
Blended Cost Per Sq Ft vs Warehouse Square Feet
Warehouse & Industrial Space Costs
Warehouse leasing uses similar metrics to other commercial properties but adds unique considerations like clear height, dock doors, and power capacity.
Cost Structure
Clear Height Premium
Clear height (the usable vertical space) is critical for racking and storage:
Cost Per Cubic Foot
For storage operations, cost per cubic foot is a better comparison metric than cost per square foot, since taller buildings offer more usable volume per dollar.
Office-to-Warehouse Ratio
Typical warehouse space has 5-15% office area. Heavy office ratios (20%+) increase the blended rate significantly.
Example Calculation
20,000 sq ft warehouse at $8.50/sq ft, 2,000 sq ft office at $16/sq ft, $3.50/sq ft NNN, 24 ft clear height.
- 01Total square feet: 20,000 + 2,000 = 22,000
- 02Warehouse rent: 20,000 x $8.50 = $170,000
- 03Office rent: 2,000 x $16 = $32,000
- 04NNN charges: 22,000 x $3.50 = $77,000
- 05Total annual: $170,000 + $32,000 + $77,000 = $279,000
- 06Blended per sq ft: $279,000 / 22,000 = $12.68
- 07Cubic feet: 20,000 x 24 = 480,000
- 08Cost per cubic ft: $279,000 / 480,000 = $0.58