Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs.

  • Typical lease length: 10 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 12 months.
  • Vacancy: 17.3%; trend rising.
  • Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs.

Nashville office lease norms

Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs.

TL;DR

  • Typical lease length: 10 years.
  • Typical rent-free: 12 months.
  • Vacancy: 17.3%; trend rising.
  • Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs.

Structure

Modified-gross structures with operating-expense pass-throughs. 10-year terms standard. Free rent of 10-14 months and TI of $90-$130/sqft typical on 10-year Class A deals.

Negotiating levers

Free rent and TI remain the most negotiable line items; landlords prefer concessions to face-rent cuts because they preserve headline rent and implied valuation. Always model effective rent (face minus PV of concessions).

Key facts

cityNashville
countryUnited States
regionAmericas
classARentLocal42 USD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$42/sqft/yr
vacancy17.3%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6.7%

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical lease term in Nashville?
10 years for institutional Class A. Shorter terms are achievable on smaller floor plates with stronger covenants.
How is rent quoted in Nashville?
In USD/sqft/year. We also publish a USD-normalised view ($42/sqft/yr) for cross-market comparison.

Editorial provenance

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