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    Fort Worth Industrial Warehouse Lease Rates: What to Expect in 2025

    Matt Matthews, MBA, CCIMJanuary 5, 2025Updated January 10, 2025

    Fort Worth Industrial Warehouse Lease Rates in 2025

    Fort Worth has emerged as one of the nation's premier industrial markets, driven by exceptional logistics infrastructure, population growth, and business-friendly policies. Understanding current lease rates is essential for making informed real estate decisions.

    How Lease Rates Compare by Submarket

    Asking rents in Fort Worth industrial follow a consistent pattern even as the actual numbers move quarter to quarter:

    SubmarketRent TierProduct Profile
    Alliance / North Fort WorthPremiumNewest Class A bulk distribution, BNSF intermodal and Alliance Airport access
    South Fort Worth / I-35W CorridorMid-marketBroad mix of Class A and older Class B product, manufacturing heritage
    East Fort Worth / I-20 CorridorMid-marketNewer last-mile product priced above the older stock around it
    West Fort Worth / I-30 CorridorValueLowest asking rents in the market, more build-to-suit land

    Within each submarket, Class A distribution commands a premium over Class B warehouse, and new construction prices above both. Flex and light industrial with heavy office finish quote higher per-foot rents than pure warehouse.

    We do not publish dollar-per-foot ranges in this guide because they go stale within a quarter. Contact us for current comps on the buildings and submarkets you are evaluating.

    Factors Affecting Industrial Lease Rates

    Building Specifications

    • Clear height (32'+ commands premium rates)
    • Dock door ratios
    • Column spacing
    • Power capacity
    • Trailer parking availability

    Location Factors

    • Interstate access
    • Labor pool accessibility
    • Proximity to BNSF intermodal
    • Distance to DFW Airport

    Lease Structure

    • NNN (Triple Net) is standard for industrial
    • Typical lease terms: 3-10 years
    • Annual escalations: 2.5-3.5%
    • TI allowances vary by term length

    Market Outlook

    Fort Worth's industrial market remains landlord-favorable with strong tenant demand and limited speculative construction. E-commerce, third-party logistics, and manufacturing continue to drive absorption. Expect lease rates to increase 3-5% annually through 2025.

    Work With a Fort Worth Industrial Specialist

    Navigating the industrial market requires expertise in building specifications, lease negotiations, and submarket dynamics. Our team provides comprehensive tenant and landlord representation throughout the DFW Metroplex.

    Written by

    Matt Matthews, MBA, CCIM

    Commercial real estate advisor at SVN Trinity Advisors, helping investors and businesses navigate the North Texas market.

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