Warehouse market guide · Columbus, OH
Warehouse space for rent in Columbus, OH
Pricing, neighborhoods, and what to look for when comparing warehouse space options in this market.
Columbus is the logistics center of the eastern US — within 10 hours of 60% of the population, anchored by Rickenbacker Inland Port and the I-70 / I-71 / I-270 highway network. That makes it one of the most strategically located mid-sized warehouse markets in the country.
Most of the Columbus industrial inventory is 100k+ sqft buildings built for big tenants. Smaller product brands have historically been forced into shared 3PL space or to lease far more square footage than they need. Co-warehousing fills that gap.
EasyBay is pre-leasing a 200,000 sqft Columbus facility, opening in phases starting October 2027. The building has easy access to I-270 and Port Columbus, with the Easton retail corridor and Rickenbacker logistics hub minutes away.
EasyBay Columbus
200,000 sqft · Pre-leasing · opens October 2027
Easy access to I-270 and Port Columbus. A short drive from the Easton retail corridor and the Rickenbacker logistics hub. 200,000 sqft building, opening in phases.
Pricing context
What warehouse space costs in Columbus
Traditional industrial lease
$5–$9 / sqft / year (NNN), 3–5 year terms
Co-warehousing
Equivalent to ~$20–$32 / sqft / year all-in. Month-to-month after a 3-month start.
3PL fulfillment
$0.45–$1.25 / unit handled + storage.
Ranges are approximate, sourced from public broker reports and EasyBay market research. Actual pricing varies by sub-market, building age, and term length.
Submarkets
Where warehouse space concentrates
Retail-adjacent, strong drive-time access from I-270.
The logistics gravity center — best for tenants that need port and rail access.
Lower rents, growing industrial development, I-71 access.
Newer industrial product, good labor pool.
Logistics access
Highways, ports, and carriers in Columbus
- I-70 (east-west), I-71 (north-south), I-270 (beltway)
- Rickenbacker Inland Port — international air freight + intermodal rail
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
- FedEx Ground regional hub, UPS Worldport in nearby Louisville (3 hrs)
Columbus FAQ
Frequently asked about warehouse space in Columbus
How much does warehouse space cost in Columbus, OH?
Traditional industrial in Columbus is roughly $5–$9 per sqft per year NNN — among the lowest in the country. Co-warehousing options start around $699/month for a starter suite. Columbus pricing is roughly 10% lower than Orlando across the same suite sizes.
Is Columbus a good city for an e-commerce warehouse?
Yes — Columbus is within 10 hours of 60% of the US population, with FedEx Ground, UPS, and Rickenbacker air freight all within the metro. Many DTC brands use Columbus as their single fulfillment hub when serving the eastern half of the country.
Where is Rickenbacker Inland Port and why does it matter?
Rickenbacker is an air + rail intermodal hub south of Columbus, used for international cargo (especially from Asia) and freight that needs to bypass coastal port congestion. Warehouse space within 30 minutes of Rickenbacker commands a premium for brands with international supply chains.
Weighing your options? Compare co-warehousing vs a 3PL, vs a traditional lease, or vs self-storage. New to the model? What is co-warehousing?
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