Vancouver · Lease
Small Bay Industrial Space in Vancouver.
Small bay industrial in Vancouver-proper trades at premium rents and rarely surfaces on public listings. I search the full Vancouver-proper market - strata sub-leases, direct landlord conversations, and pre-market inventory - and send you a shortlist of options matched to your size and use.
Market Context
The current market.
Vancouver-proper industrial inventory is constrained - the city's industrial land base is essentially built out. Asking net rents for small bay industrial trade $22 to $32 PSF, with Mount Pleasant, False Creek Flats, and Strathcona commanding the upper end. Operating costs run $7 to $12 PSF. Most inventory is multi-tenant flex with 18 to 24 ft clear heights.
What You’ll Get
The shortlist.
Shortlist of small bay options (1,500 to 10,000 SF) across Vancouver-proper
Mix of direct lease, sub-lease, and strata options
Submarket comparison: Mount Pleasant, False Creek Flats, Strathcona, Marine Drive
Lease negotiation support
No cost to tenants - tenant rep fees are landlord-paid
Why Use a Broker
No cost to tenants.
Tenant rep fees are landlord-paid. I work exclusively in industrial, and NAI Commercial Vancouver's relationships with the Vancouver-proper landlords surface inventory that public sites miss.
Send Requirement
Tell me what you need.
Send size, use, loading, parking, power, and timing. I’ll search the full market and return a shortlist of viable small bay industrial options within the business day.
FAQ
Common questions.
What does small bay industrial space cost in Vancouver?
Asking net rents for small bay industrial in Vancouver-proper trade $22 to $32 PSF, with premium urban locations (Mount Pleasant, False Creek Flats) at the upper end. Operating costs add $7 to $12 PSF. Smaller bays (1,500 to 3,000 SF) often command higher per-SF rents than larger spaces.
Where in Vancouver do small bay industrial units concentrate?
Mount Pleasant and the False Creek Flats host the densest concentration of small bay flex and industrial inventory. Strathcona, Marine Drive, and East Vancouver have additional pockets. The right submarket depends on operational profile, client-facing requirements, and access needs.
Can I buy small bay industrial in Vancouver instead of leasing?
Strata industrial ownership is available in Vancouver but inventory is tight. Strata bays in flex buildings can run $500 to $900+ PSF depending on submarket and specs. For stable owner-occupiers with 10+ year horizons, ownership often delivers strong long-term economics. The buy-vs-lease decision depends on capital availability and tax positioning.
How fast can I lease a small bay industrial unit in Vancouver?
Pre-fitted small bay space can be occupied in 30 to 60 days. Units requiring tenant improvements run 90 to 180 days. Specific operational requirements (power upgrades, ventilation, specialty plumbing) extend the timeline.