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Trailer Parking Rent Premium Calculator
Trailer parking is a scarce, high-value amenity on industrial sites.
Annual premium value
$182,250
Monthly net
$15,188
Value per acre
$36,450
How the math works
Monthly net = spots × rent × occupancy. Annual × 12. Per acre = annual ÷ acres.
75 × $225 × 90% = $15,188/mo × 12 = $182,250/yr ÷ 5 acres = $36,450/acre/yr.
How to Use
- Enter trailer spot count.
- Enter rent per spot / mo.
- Enter occupancy %.
- Enter acreage used.
- Read premium value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is trailer parking valuable?
Industrial tenants need trailer storage for (1) outbound-pending shipments, (2) inbound-pending receiving, (3) cross-dock staging, (4) contingency/surge capacity. Most older facilities weren't designed with significant trailer parking — cramped site plans. New buildings allocate 10-20 trailer spaces per 100k sqft warehouse. Premium location near ports/airports/rail yards has scarce trailer parking — commands premium of $150-600+/month per spot.
Typical rent levels?
Tertiary market: $75-150/mo per spot. Secondary: $150-300/mo. Primary (Jersey, LA, Inland Empire, ATL): $250-600/mo. Port-adjacent: $500-1,500/mo. Yard storage is also sold as acre-lease: $50-150k/acre/year in primary, $20-50k in secondary. Compare against warehouse rent: a 53' trailer = ~600 sqft equivalent. Rent per equivalent sqft is often 2-3x warehouse rent.
Operational requirements?
Secure perimeter fencing and gate controls. Lighting for 24/7 security. Drainage to prevent water damage. Paved surface (trailers can sink in mud). Sometimes 24-hour staffed gate. Insurance allocation (owner bears property insurance on yard). Quarterly inspection for asphalt damage and line re-painting. Utilities (minimal — lighting + occasional water). All-in operating: $150-400/spot/yr. Net margin strong.
When to build out trailer parking?
New construction: always include proper trailer allocation (15+ spaces per 100k sqft). Conversion of existing: requires site plan review, permit, sometimes zoning variance. Cost $3-8k per spot for paving, striping, lighting. Payback: 1-3 years at market rent. Some tenants prefer owning their own yard; institutional operators typically lease separately at premium rent.
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