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San Diego Market

Quarterly reports, submarket analysis, and practical guides — published for tenants, investors, and property owners navigating San Diego's commercial real estate landscape.

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5 Costly Mistakes Tenants Make When Renewing a Commercial Lease

Don't leave money on the table at renewal. These five mistakes — made by even experienced tenants — can cost you significantly over the life of your lease.

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How to Maximize Your Industrial Property's Lease Rate in Today's Market

With vacancy tight across San Diego, owners have real leverage. Here's how to position your asset to achieve top-of-market rents without excessive downtime.

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Otay Mesa: San Diego's Cross-Border Logistics Hotspot Heats Up

Driven by nearshoring trends and cross-border trade growth, Otay Mesa is seeing record demand for larger distribution and logistics facilities.

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San Diego Submarket Snapshot — Q1 2025

Key metrics across San Diego's primary industrial submarkets. Data updated quarterly.

Miramar / Kearny Mesa
Vacancy Rate2.1%
Avg. Lease Rate (NNN)$1.68 / SF
YoY Rent Change+12%
Market TrendStrong
Otay Mesa / South County
Vacancy Rate3.4%
Avg. Lease Rate (NNN)$1.42 / SF
YoY Rent Change+9%
Market TrendVery Strong
North County / Carlsbad
Vacancy Rate4.2%
Avg. Lease Rate (NNN)$1.55 / SF
YoY Rent Change+7%
Market TrendActive
East County / El Cajon
Vacancy Rate5.8%
Avg. Lease Rate (NNN)$1.28 / SF
YoY Rent Change+5%
Market TrendStable
* Market data is approximate and for informational purposes. Contact Alex for precise, property-specific analysis.

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