Durham, NC Industrial Properties for Lease
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Durham, NC Industrial properties Lease Rates & Market Statistics
Explore 17 Industrial properties for lease in Durham, NC on Realmo, a commercial real estate exchange covering the Durham area. The current inventory totals 120,041 square feet of properties — an average of ~7,050 SF per listing.
Asking lease rates for Industrial properties in Durham start at $23.11 SF/Yr, average $23.11 SF/Yr, and reach $23.11 SF/Yr at the top of the market. Pricing across the market is relatively uniform, which simplifies like-for-like comparison between listings. The local average of $23.11 SF/Yr is 60% above the North Carolina state average of $14.43 SF/Yr.
Durham accounts for 100% of the 17 industrial properties currently available across Durham County.
How to lease industrial property in Durham, NC
- Define your operational specs. List the requirements that can't be changed later: clear height, dock doors, floor load capacity, column spacing, and 3-phase power for equipment.
- Position for your supply chain. Use Location Intelligence to compare Durham, NC submarkets by highway, rail, and port access. Infill sites near urban cores cost more but win last-mile delivery.
- Verify zoning and building condition. Confirm your use (manufacturing, distribution, storage) is permitted, and inspect truck court depth (120+ ft. for modern trailers), HVAC, and roof condition.
- Order an environmental assessment. Request a Phase I environmental report. Without protective lease language, tenants can inherit liability for contamination left by prior industrial users.
- Model the NNN economics. Industrial leases are typically triple net with 2–4% annual escalations. Calculate total occupancy cost, not just base rent, using the Lease Calculator.
- Negotiate term, TI, and expansion rights. Standard terms run 3–7 years. Trade a longer commitment for a bigger TI allowance and secure renewal options plus rights on adjacent space. Plan 60–120 days from search to occupancy.