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Calculate commercial lease costs in seconds. This Commercial Lease Calculator breaks down rent, NNN pass-thrus, and occupancy cost to guide your FIRE goals.
Occupancy Costs
Below is the estimated pricing breakdown for your commercial property lease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free Commercial Lease Calculator: estimate annual and monthly rent instantly. Know your true occupancy cost per sq ft and negotiate smarter, save faster.
A: Multiply your total square footage by the base rental rate, then add your NNN pass-thrus (taxes, insurance, maintenance). The sum gives your total lease rate per square foot. Multiply that by square footage again to get your annual occupancy cost.
A: NNN stands for triple net lease. Tenants pay base rent plus three extra costs: property taxes, building insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM). These pass-thru costs sit on top of the base rate, not inside it.
A: Annual occupancy cost is your total yearly lease expense — rent plus all pass-thrus. Divide that number by 12 to get your monthly occupancy cost, the figure that hits your budget every month.
A: A common rule is 150–250 square feet per employee, depending on layout. Open floor plans run leaner; private offices need more. Plug your target square footage into the calculator to see the real cost before you sign.
A: Even a small rate change shifts your total cost fast. A $1 increase per square foot on a 3,000 sq ft space adds $3,000 a year. Run the numbers before renewal talks — a calculator catches this instantly, spreadsheets often don't.
A: Yes. It gives you a clear cost breakdown to bring into talks. Landlords quote base rate; you counter with total occupancy cost, including NNN. Knowing your real number before negotiating puts you in control.
A: Absolutely. Lease costs are often the biggest fixed expense for a small business. Lowering your per-square-foot cost by even a dollar frees up cash you can redirect straight into investments and your FIRE timeline.
A: Not usually. NNN pass-thrus cover taxes, insurance, and CAM — but utilities, janitorial, and internet are typically separate line items. Ask your landlord directly and add those on top of your calculated total lease rate.