Small Warehouse Space in Salt Lake City: Costs and Options
The short answer
Salt Lake City has plenty of big warehouse space and much less small space. Industrial vacancy was 7.6% in Q3 2026, but availability is limited among smaller buildings, where asking rents run well above the metro average (Cushman & Wakefield, Q3 2026).
If you need under 2,000 square feet, most traditional listings will be too big, too long a commitment, or both. Here's what space costs, where to look, and what to compare.
What small warehouse space costs in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City quotes industrial rent per square foot per month. In Q3 2026, the average asking rent across all industrial space was $0.85, up from $0.80 a year earlier. Buildings of 10,000 to 50,000 square feet averaged $1.14, because so few are available (Cushman & Wakefield).
Those rates are NNN, meaning base rent only. Taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities come on top.
Here's what a 1,000-square-foot space at the metro average looks like:
|
Monthly cost |
Traditional NNN lease |
All-inclusive flexible space |
|---|---|---|
|
Base rent |
About $850 |
One monthly rate |
|
Taxes, insurance, maintenance pass-throughs |
Extra, varies by building |
Included |
|
Utilities and WiFi |
Extra |
Included |
|
Security |
Extra or none |
Included |
|
Office or meeting space |
Extra, or build it out |
Included or available |
|
Package and pallet receiving |
On you |
Handled on site |
|
Commitment |
Often multi-year |
Month-to-month options |
The catch: most 1,000-square-foot needs don't match a traditional listing at all. Small users often end up paying for far more space than they use, or for storage units that weren't built for running a business.
Where to look in the Salt Lake Valley
Pick an area based on where your customers, team, and suppliers are. Freeway access matters as much as the address.
|
Area |
Where it sits |
Good fit if you |
|---|---|---|
|
Central Salt Lake (Glendale, Ballpark, near I-15) |
Just southwest of downtown |
Serve the whole valley and want quick access to I-15, I-80, and downtown |
|
Northwest and Airport |
Near Salt Lake City International Airport |
Ship large volumes or rely on air freight |
|
West Valley |
West of I-215 |
Have customers and staff on the west side |
|
South Valley (Murray to Draper) |
Along I-15 toward Utah County |
Serve the southern suburbs or Utah County |
If you're unsure, map last month's deliveries and client visits. The right area is usually near the middle of that map.
What to ask before you sign
Ask these on every tour, flexible space or traditional.
- What's in the monthly rate, line by line? Utilities, WiFi, security, and pass-throughs should be spelled out.
- How long is the commitment, and what does it take to leave? Ask about month-to-month and the notice period.
- Who receives deliveries when you're out? Pallets and packages need somewhere to land.
- How does loading work? Ask about dock-high versus ground-level doors and shared equipment.
- Is the building temperature-controlled? Utah winters and summers are hard on some inventory.
- Where do you work besides the warehouse? Offices and meeting rooms matter once you hire or host clients.
- Can you grow in the same building? Moving up a size shouldn't mean moving across the valley.
FlexEtc Salt Lake City
FlexEtc Salt Lake City is a remodeled, temperature-controlled industrial building at 1415 S 700 W in Glendale, within about 10 minutes of I-15, I-80, I-215, and downtown. Warehouse suites, private offices, and shared workspace sit under one roof.
Here's how it answers the questions above:
- One monthly rate: WiFi, utilities, security, and shared spaces are bundled in.
- Terms: month-to-month and longer options.
- Deliveries: Community Managers handle package receiving and outbound shipping on site.
- Places to work: private offices, conference rooms, a shared kitchen, and coworking space.
- Room to create: a photo studio included for members, plus a podcast studio.
- Room to grow: move to a larger suite in the same building as your business changes.
From fifteen storage units to one suite
One of our Salt Lake City members runs a livestreamed online auction business. Before FlexEtc, he was juggling fifteen self-storage units and receiving pallets at home.
Today he sells on Whatnot from a warehouse suite here, with receiving and outbound shipping handled by the Community Managers. He told us moving in almost made him cry, because getting pallets in the door was finally easy.
You focus on the business. We'll take care of the etc.
FAQ
How much does small warehouse space cost in Salt Lake City? In Q3 2026, average industrial asking rent was $0.85 per square foot per month, quoted NNN. Smaller buildings of 10,000 to 50,000 square feet averaged $1.14. Taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities usually come on top unless the space is all-inclusive.
Is small warehouse space hard to find in Salt Lake City? Yes. Overall vacancy was 7.6% in Q3 2026, but availability among smaller buildings is limited, which keeps their rents higher.
Can I rent a small warehouse in Salt Lake City month to month? At flexible operators, yes. FlexEtc Salt Lake City offers month-to-month options.
Can I get an office and a warehouse in the same place? Yes. FlexEtc Salt Lake City has private offices, coworking, and warehouse suites in one building.
Where is FlexEtc Salt Lake City? 1415 S 700 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, in Glendale, about 10 minutes from downtown.
