Effective rent
Compare the real monthly cost after free rent, TI allowance, buildout, NNN, and escalations.
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Commercial Lease Cost Calculator
Estimate base rent, NNN, free rent, TI allowance, buildout cost, deposit, and effective rent before signing a Dallas-Fort Worth commercial lease.
Upfront cash
Estimate first-month cost, deposit, and buildout cash before you commit to a space.
Dallas vs Fort Worth
Use the same worksheet across submarkets so the lease economics are easier to compare.
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How do I compare commercial lease options?
Compare base rent, NNN/CAM, lease term, escalations, free rent, TI allowance, buildout cost, deposit, parking, signage, renewal rights, and total occupancy cost.
What is effective rent?
Effective rent translates the lease economics into an average cost after incentives and tenant costs, which helps compare spaces with different free rent, TI allowance, and buildout assumptions.
Should I use a tenant rep before signing?
Yes. A tenant representative can help compare total lease cost, negotiate terms, identify hidden costs, and avoid choosing a space by headline rent alone.
NNN/CAM estimates can change as taxes, insurance, maintenance, and operating expenses change.
Free rent often applies to base rent only. Tenants may still owe NNN, utilities, insurance, or other charges.
Commercial tenants should compare total occupancy cost before falling in love with a space.
A low base rent can still become expensive if NNN charges, buildout costs, parking, utility needs, signage limits, guarantees, or renewal terms are unfavorable.
Use this calculator as an early planning worksheet, then have RJ Williams & Company compare the lease proposal, site fit, and deal terms before you commit.