Charleston Industrial Market Report
By PropZone Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from CBRE Survey H2 2025, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE
Quarterly industrial market indicators for Charleston, aggregated by PropZone from CBRE Survey H2 2025, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $8.05/SF with a 13.3% vacancy rate.
Projected current industrial pricing — Charleston
low confidenceProjected asking rent
$8.05/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$87–$107/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 CBRE Survey H2 2025 data (cap rate 5.8%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~87% occupancy and a 72–88% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $8.05/SF | 13.3% | — | — | CBRE Survey H2 2025 |
| Q1 2026 | $8.05/SF | 13.3% | 0K SF | 0K SF | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2025 | — | 3.1% | 0K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2019 | $14.00/SF | — | 2K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2019 | — | 0.5% | 5.7M SF | — | CBRE |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for industrial space in Charleston?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for industrial space in Charleston was $8.05/SF, per CBRE Survey H2 2025.
- What is the industrial vacancy rate in Charleston?
- The industrial vacancy rate in Charleston was 13.3% as of Q1 2026 (CBRE Survey H2 2025).
- Where does PropZone's Charleston market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly industrial market data for Charleston from CBRE Survey H2 2025, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE.
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