Rent

Rent is the periodic payment made by a tenant to a landlord in exchange for the right to occupy and use a commercial property. In CRE, rent structures can vary widely, from gross leases where the landlord covers operating expenses, to net leases where tenants pay base rent plus some or all property expenses.

Rent is a central element of any lease agreement and directly determines a property’s income potential and investment value. CRE rents are typically expressed on a per-square-foot, per-year basis and may include escalation clauses tied to inflation, fixed step-ups, or market adjustments at renewal.