Industrial Space for Lease Or Rent - San Diego Metro
Last Updated Nov. 3, 2026
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You've likely found us here because you are searching for Industrial Warehouse Space for lease or rent in the San Diego Metro. Our San Diego Metro affiliate broker has extensive experience with Industrial Warehouse Spaces, having leased and sold existing properties and worked with developers on build-to-suit spaces for lease or rent. These spaces usually have unique characteristics and come in many shapes and sizes. Continue reading for how to find a search/survey for your particular desired property type.
In addition to this sample search/survey page, we have the following other pages of this type that might interest you:
- Cold Storage Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Crane-Served Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Crane-Served Warehouse for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Dock High Warehouse for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Industrial Warehouse Space for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Warehouse Stabilized Yard for Lease Or Rent - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Warehouse Stabilized Yard for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Large Land Tract for Sale - San Diego Metro | Warehouse Finder
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There are many areas in San Diego designated as industrial spaces. Metro area cities with many industrial warehouses include Chula Vista, Poway, Santee, and El Cajon. In Sorrento Valley and Miramar, the north of the town is where more industrial warehouses abound for everything from biotech to food. Another important industrial district is Kearny Mesa, just minutes from Downtown.
We've put together several detailed discussions of various important property types within the industrial warehousing commercial real estate category. For each category we have performed a search, or survey of available properties in the San Diego Metro. Immediately above this section are links to the rest of the property and transaction types.
If, for whatever reason, you are looking for the alternate transaction type for Warehouse or Industrial Space in the San Diego Metro, please go to the list of articles immediately above this section to find it. If you don't see what you are looking for, please get in touch with us as outlined below in the "Next Steps" section of this article so we can help you find the right property for you.
See the Survey Description Section for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.
What we see in this market
Across 111 San Diego properties we have tracked in this category since 2022:
- 47,966 SF median building size
- 24 ft median clear height
- 3.52 acres median site size
Clear height here runs 24 ft, against 22 ft across the 3,803 comparable properties we tracked outside San Diego.
Of those 111 properties, the share whose listing stated each feature:
- 77.5% Dock Loading
- 73.0% Yard
- 58.6% Grade Level Access
- 49.5% Sprinklered
- 42.3% Heavy Power
Figures are medians across properties we tracked in this market, and reflect what each listing disclosed. Pricing is deliberately not recorded.
There are 26 surveys for Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent the San Diego Metro Area available. Showing only the latest 11.
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| Survey Item 1 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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SR 905 Freeways
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SR 125 Freeways
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SR 11 Freeways
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
247480
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
32
Acres
Actual:
13.28
Year Built
Actual:
2022
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| Further Description |
* 247,480 SF Building Size
* 13.28 AC Lot Size * 32 FT Clear Height * Dock Loading * Freezer/Cooler * ESFR/High Pile * Sprinklered This industrial property, constructed in 2022, offers a 247,480-square-foot building on a 13.28-acre lot. The facility is built with reinforced concrete and includes an ESFR sprinkler system, along with OM zoning. It features 32 feet of clear height, 52' x 60' column spacing, 66 exterior dock doors, and 4 drive-in bays. Electrical service provides 6,000 amps, 3-phase power, and there are 276 standard parking spaces available. The property also includes freezer space and office areas, with flexible demising options for suites from 23,920 SF to 123,732 SF, and a 130' truck court depth within a secure, gated site. |
| Survey Item 2 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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McClellan-Palomar Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
47966
Office Square Feet
Actual:
4664
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
26
Acres
Actual:
2.41
Year Built
Actual:
1978
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| Further Description |
* 47,966 SF Building Size
* 2.41 AC Lot Size * 26 FT Clear Height * 4,664 SF Office Space * Dock Loading * Yard * Sprinklered This 47,966-square-foot industrial building, constructed from masonry in 1978, occupies a 2.41-acre parcel with M zoning. The facility incorporates 4,664 square feet of office space. It offers 26 feet of clear height and is equipped with a wet sprinkler system. The property features a 2,000-amp power supply and four exterior dock doors. There are also 45 standard parking spaces available. |
| Survey Item 3 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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I-5
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
46080
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
22
Acres
Actual:
2.36
Year Built
Actual:
1984
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* 46,080 SF Building Size
* 2.36 AC Lot Size * 22 FT Clear Height * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access This industrial property, constructed in 1984, encompasses a 46,080-square-foot building on a 2.36-acre lot. It offers 18,560 square feet of industrial space with M zoning. The facility features 22 feet of clear height, four exterior dock doors, and three drive-in bays. Additionally, there are 60 standard parking spaces and both grade-level and dock-high loading access. |
| Survey Item 4 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Naval shipyards
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Downtown San Diego & San Diego Airport
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I-5, I-805, I-15, SR 54, and Hwy 94
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
197257
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
22
Acres
Actual:
9
Year Built
Actual:
1940
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| Further Description |
* 197,257 SF Building Size
* 9 AC Lot Size * 22 FT Clear Height * Dock Loading * Heavy Power This industrial property, constructed in 1940, encompasses a 197,257-square-foot building on a 9-acre parcel. The facility, zoned IG, offers a 22-foot clear height, making it suitable for diverse industrial operations. It is equipped with 2 drive-in bays and 10 exterior dock doors for streamlined logistics. Furthermore, the property provides a substantial power supply of 4,000 amps with 3-phase service, supporting heavy industrial requirements. |
| Survey Item 5 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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San Diego International Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
27720
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
24
Acres
Actual:
2.5
Year Built
Actual:
2025
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* 27,720 SF Building Size
* 2.5 AC Lot Size * 24 FT Clear Height * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * Heavy Power This industrial property, set to be constructed in 2025, encompasses a 2.5-acre parcel of land. The facility will offer 27,720 square feet of space and is zoned ML-CZ. It will feature a 24-foot clear height, along with two drive-in bays and three exterior dock doors. The electrical service provides 3,000 amps at 277-480 volts. Additionally, the property includes two oversized grade-level doors and a parking ratio of 1.39 spaces per 1,000 square feet, with the possibility of a secured and fenced yard. |
| Survey Item 6 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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I-35
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
100000
Acres
Actual:
9.1
Year Built
Actual:
2001
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| Further Description |
* 100,000 SF Building Size
* 9.1 AC Lot Size * Yard This industrial building, constructed from steel in 2001, encompasses 100,000 square feet and is situated on a 9.1-acre parcel. The facility includes 3 drive-in bays for convenient access. It is equipped with city water and a septic field sewer system. Inside, fluorescent lighting brightens the workspace, and a 3-phase power supply is available. The property also provides 6 standard parking spaces. |
| Survey Item 7 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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San Diego International Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
78699
Office Square Feet
Actual:
1173
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
20
Acres
Actual:
3.23
Year Built
Actual:
1969
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| Further Description |
* 78,699 SF Building Size
* 3.23 AC Lot Size * 20 FT Clear Height * 1,173 SF Office Space * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access This industrial property, a multi-tenancy facility, offers a 78,699-square-foot building on a 3.23-acre lot with I-7 zoning. The structure was built in 1969 and updated in 2002, featuring reinforced concrete construction. It has a robust power supply of 800 amps, 120-208 volts, and 3-phase, along with city water and sewer services. The available space within the facility is 8,786 square feet, featuring 20 feet of clear height and 1,173 square feet of office space. The property includes 4 drive-in bays and 2 exterior dock doors, with 69 standard parking spaces available. |
| Survey Item 8 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
59567
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
22
Maximum:
24
Acres
Actual:
4.37
Year Built
Actual:
1985
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| Further Description |
* 59,567 SF Building Size
* 4.37 AC Lot Size * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * Heavy Power * Sprinklered This multi-tenant industrial property, constructed in 1985 with reinforced concrete, is situated on a 4.37-acre parcel. The 59,567-square-foot building features a clear height between 22 and 24 feet. It includes a wet sprinkler system for safety and a robust power supply of 2,000 amps, 120-280 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire. The facility is equipped with 3 drive-in bays and 18 exterior dock doors, along with 100 standard parking spaces. |
| Survey Item 9 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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San Diego International Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
413313
Office Square Feet
Actual:
4500
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
24
Acres
Actual:
19
Year Built
Actual:
1980
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| Further Description |
* 413,313 SF Building Size
* 19 AC Lot Size * 24 FT Clear Height * 4,500 SF Office Space * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * Heavy Power * Sprinklered This multi-tenant industrial property, built in 1980 with reinforced concrete, encompasses a 413,313-square-foot building on a 19-acre lot. It features 24 feet of clear height, a wet sprinkler system, and fluorescent lighting. The facility has a robust power supply of 6,000 amps at 277-480 volts, 3-phase, 4-wire, and includes natural gas electric heating and city water. There are 57,642 square feet of industrial space available, along with 4,500 square feet of office space. The property offers four dock-high loading doors, two 10' x 10' grade-level loading doors, and one 12' x 12' grade-level door with a ramp, all within a column spacing of 48' x 56'. |
| Survey Item 10 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
| Location Keywords |
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McClellan-Palomar Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
134299
Office Square Feet
Actual:
31800
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
24
Maximum:
27
Acres
Actual:
8.99
Year Built
Actual:
1999
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| Further Description |
* 134,299 SF Building Size
* 8.99 AC Lot Size * 31,800 SF Office Space * Multi-Tenant * Single Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * ESFR/High Pile * Freestanding * Heavy Power * Sprinklered This robust industrial property, constructed in 1999 with reinforced concrete, encompasses a 134,299-square-foot building on an 8.99-acre lot, zoned RLI. The facility includes 31,800 square feet of office space and can be divided into sections as small as 30,000 square feet. It features a clear height between 24 and 27 feet, is equipped with ESFR sprinklers, and has heavy power capacity of 1,600A 277/480V 3 Phase. The property offers 8 loading docks and 4 drive-in doors, along with 235 standard parking spaces and secured truck parking with 53-foot truck trailer access. Additionally, 350 kW SunPower solar panels are installed on the roof, and the column spacing is 40x56 feet. |
| Survey Item 11 of 26 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
28434
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
20
Acres
Actual:
4.22
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| Further Description |
* 28,434 SF Building Size
* 4.22 AC Lot Size * 20 FT Clear Height * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Freezer/Cooler * Grade Level Access This industrial property features a 28,434-square-foot building on a 4.22-acre parcel, constructed in 1981 with masonry. The available industrial space measures 4,500 square feet and includes one freezer and one cooler. It offers a 20-foot clear height, along with one drive-in bay and one loading dock. The facility is equipped with 45-by-20-foot column spacing and a 3-phase, 3-wire power supply. City water and sewer services are provided, and the property has a parking ratio of 2.3 per 1,000 square feet. |
This category is the most general when it comes to Warehouse Properties for the San Diego area. We cover quite a few industrial property types separately - like Crane-equipped, Cold Storage, and Dock High, and properties including a storage yard. Some other categories (not listed in the article links at the bottom of this article) folks might be looking for are:
- Industrial Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Flex Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (usually has a higher-end external finish/appearance, a higher-end office area, and varying (and likely lower) levels of warehouse space)
- Warehouse for Rent San Diego
- Office Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (very similar to Flex above)
- Industrial Property for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- San Diego Warehouse for Rent
- R&D Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Warehouse for Lease in San Diego
- Wafer Fab for Lease, Rent, or Sale (specialized building for the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits)
- San Diego Industrial Space for Lease
- Manufacturing Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Industrial Space San Diego
- Drive-in Warehouses/Grade Level Warehouses for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Warehouse Space for Lease San Diego
There are many more options for searching for this type of property/space. There are also a number of issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:
- Free Trade Zone Access (FTZ)
- Shipping Ports
- Airport Hubs
- Corporate, Company and Site Relocations
- Rail Access
- Cross-Dock
- Etc.
There are a number of cities included in the San Diego Metro. Here are a few of the larger ones: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, & National City.
The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our San Diego Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns of which we are aware in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.
When a client asks us to help them search for a property to meet their needs for a Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent in San Diego, we go to the best listing services and to our fellow Commercial Real Estate brokers to pull together all the information available for properties meeting the stated client requirements. We validate the information to be provided - likely by talking directly with the selling or leasing brokers - and then help our clients go through this information to help them select the best fit properties, from which the client would select properties they wish to tour. We are posting an abbreviated version of a search we've either performed for another client, or one we've performed particularly for this article. We call the information provided in this article a "Survey," and we'd love to turn this survey into a full set of search results based upon your requirements! If you don't see a survey in the next section, it just means we haven't gotten around to it yet. If you need this type of property, please do let us know and we'll contact you to get started. The search we perform for you will include most or all categories you see here, plus information about pricing, other expenses, availability, and anything we can find regarding other requirements you provide for your use case. We would provide all of this, along with any available flyers, photos, and detailed information regarding each property.
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