Commercial Lease Cost in Georgia
Updated July 2026 · Georgia commercial real estate rates
Calculate Commercial Lease Cost in Georgia
Commercial Lease Rates in Georgia
| Space Type | /sqft/yr | 1,000 sqft/mo | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office A | $57.00 | $4,750 | $60/sqft |
| Office B | $26.60 | $2,217 | $28/sqft |
| Retail Prime | $33.25 | $2,771 | $35/sqft |
| Retail Secondary | $17.10 | $1,425 | $18/sqft |
| Warehouse | $11.40 | $950 | $12/sqft |
| Industrial | $9.50 | $792 | $10/sqft |
Commercial Real Estate in Georgia
Atlanta commercial lease rates are below the national average, making Georgia a competitive destination. Midtown Atlanta Class A office runs $32–$48/sqft/yr; Buckhead and Tech Square command premium rates. Industrial and warehouse space near Hartsfield-Jackson airport runs $8–$14/sqft/yr, in high demand from logistics and e-commerce tenants.
Key Lease Terms to Understand
- • NNN: Tenant pays base rent + property taxes + insurance + maintenance
- • CAM charges: Common area maintenance; add $3–$8/sqft/yr typically
- • Rent escalations: Typically 2–4% annually built into lease
- • TI allowance: Tenant improvement allowance from landlord for build-out
- • Personal guarantee: Landlords often require for small businesses
Negotiation Tips
- • Get a tenant's broker — they're paid by the landlord, not you
- • Negotiate free rent periods (1–3 months is common in soft markets)
- • Push for higher TI allowance vs. lower rent
- • Include a subletting clause for flexibility
True Total Occupancy Cost in Georgia — NNN Lease
NNN leases list only base rent — but total occupancy cost includes CAM charges, utilities, and insurance. Here's the real annual cost for 1,000 sqft in Georgia.
| Space Type | Base Rent/yr | +CAM/yr | Total/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office A | $57,000 | +$4,750 | $61,750 |
| Office B | $26,600 | +$4,750 | $31,350 |
| Retail Prime | $33,250 | +$3,800 | $37,050 |
| Retail Secondary | $17,100 | +$3,800 | $20,900 |
| Warehouse | $11,400 | +$1,425 | $12,825 |
| Industrial | $9,500 | +$1,425 | $10,925 |
Based on 1,000 sqft. CAM includes property tax, insurance, and maintenance pass-throughs. 3-year total assumes 3.5% annual escalation. Add utilities ($1.50–$3.50/sqft/yr) for full occupancy cost.
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