Question 1

How much does warehouse space cost in Raleigh, NC?

Accepted Answer

In 2026, typical asking rates across the Raleigh–Durham market run $7–14 per square foot per year NNN, with a metro average around $10.37/SF. Clayton and Eastern Wake sit at the low end; Apex, Cary, and the RTP corridor at the high end. On top of base rent, budget $2.50–3.75/SF/yr for NNN pass-throughs (taxes, insurance, common-area costs).

Question 2

What does NNN mean in a warehouse lease?

Accepted Answer

Triple-net: you pay base rent plus your share of property taxes, building insurance, and common-area maintenance. Most Triangle industrial leases are structured NNN, which is why our calculator shows an all-in estimate — the base rent number alone understates your real monthly cost.

Question 3

How accurate is this calculator?

Accepted Answer

It uses real 2026 asking-rate ranges by submarket from Triangle market reporting — the same data brokers work from. But every building prices on its own age, clear height, dock package, and term. Treat the output as a planning range, then let us pull actual availabilities so you're comparing real numbers.

Question 4

How many pallets fit per square foot?

Accepted Answer

With standard selective racking, plan roughly one pallet position per 12–15 SF of gross warehouse space once you account for aisles, staging, and office. Taller clear heights multiply capacity per square foot — sometimes making a pricier building cheaper per pallet.

Question 5

What size warehouse do I need?

Accepted Answer

A rough starting point: take your peak pallet count times 14 SF, add staging space near the docks (about 15–20%), and any office you need. Or skip the math — tell us what you store and ship, and we'll size it with you for free.

Submarket	Corridor	Typical asking (NNN)	Typical stock
Garner & South Raleigh	US-70 · I-40	$9–13/SF/yr	Distribution, mid-bay warehouse, contractor flex
East Raleigh & I-440	US-64 · I-440	$8–12/SF/yr	Infill warehouse, service/contractor space, small-bay
Knightdale, Wendell & Zebulon	US-64 · US-264	$8–12/SF/yr	New logistics parks, mid-bay, land-rich sites
Clayton & Johnston County	I-40 · NC-42	$7–11/SF/yr	Big-box distribution, manufacturing, yard-heavy sites
Apex, Cary & Holly Springs	US-1 · NC-540	$11–14/SF/yr	Flex, office/warehouse, showroom-quality space
Morrisville & RTP	I-40 · Airport Blvd	$11–14/SF/yr	Flex, lab-adjacent, air-freight logistics

What should warehouse space cost you in Raleigh?

2026 asking rates by submarket

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What should warehouse space cost you in Raleigh?

2026 asking rates by submarket

The numbers, explained straight.

Your next warehouse isprobably not listed.

Your next warehouse is
probably not listed.