What is the typical cap rate for industrial in Denver?

About 7.5% as of Q1 2026, per multiple brokerages.

Is the Denver industrial market tightening or softening?

Vacancy is around 9.1%, with asking rents rising year over year (Q1 2026).

Industrial

Sun Empire

sun empire, aurora, CO 80019

Price

Price on request

Market rate estimate — not broker-provided

Cost-of-Business Details

Very Low Confidence

Low

$10.62/SF/mo

Mid

$12.50/SF/mo

High

$14.37/SF/mo

Tier Used

peer_city_transfer

Transferred from peer market san-antonio (similarity: 92%) with 9 comparable listings.

Peer market: san-antonio (92% similarity)

Tier Resolution Trace

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Tier 3insufficient_data

Tier 4successselected

Cost Breakdown

Component	Value	Detail	Source
Base Rent	$12.50/SF/mo	—	peer_city_transfer
Utilities	—	0.5¢/kWh	OpenEI URDB
Property Tax	—	0.0% eff. rate	API Ninjas
Labor Index	—	$2001/wk	BLS QCEW

Source Provenance (1)

Source	Type	Count	Year	Freshness	Peer
Peer City Transfer	economic_similarity	9	—	real-time	san-antonio (92%)

Data sources used

peer_city_transfer

Description

1.6 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF CLASS A INDUSTRIAL Phase 1 (Delivered): -Building 1A: ±625,197 SF -Building 1B: ±204,915 SF Phase 2: - Available for BTS - Two planned speculative buildings (2A & 2B) totaling 800,000 SF

Property description as provided by the listing source. PropZone adds independent market context, valuation estimates, and comparable listings.

Location

sun empire, aurora, CO 80019

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Financial Details

Lease TypeTriple Net (NNN)

Market Context

As of Q1 2026, the Denver industrial market showed a 9.1% vacancy rate, average asking rents near $9.76/SF/yr, rents up 8.2% year over year, and cap rates around 7.5%. Source: multiple brokerages Q1 2026 market report.

Projected current pricing

high confidence

Projected asking rent

$9.76–$9.95/SF/yr

Estimated sale value

$85–$106/SF

Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q1 2026 multiple brokerages data (cap rate 7.5%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today).

View the full Denver Industrial market report →

Rising rents point to a competitive market where well-priced, well-located space leases quickly.

Compare it against other industrial listings for lease in Aurora, CO to benchmark pricing and space — view the full market.

Industrial market FAQ

What is the typical cap rate for industrial in Denver?: About 7.5% as of Q1 2026, per multiple brokerages.
Is the Denver industrial market tightening or softening?: Vacancy is around 9.1%, with asking rents rising year over year (Q1 2026).

Unified Estimate

Very Low Confidence

$2.76/SF/mo-$3.74/SF/mo

Mid: $3.25/SF/mo

Rate-first confidence-weighted blend with cost-of-business adjustment.

No local comparable sales were available, so this estimate is transferred from a comparable peer market — treat it as a rough indication only. Transferred from peer market san-antonio (similarity: 92%) with 9 comparable listings.

Lease Rate & Market Trend

Market report quarterly trend fallback

Low Confidence

Avg Rent ($/SF/mo) (market data)
Vacancy %

Market asking rent (quarterly avg)Vacancy rate (right axis)

Investment Analysis

Beta Feature: Investment Analysis is currently in beta testing. Metrics are calculated based on available financial data and market comparables. Results are for informational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. Verify all assumptions and consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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