Q1 2026 Pacific Northwest Industrial Market Report
INDUSTRIAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Puget Sound’s industrial market opened 2026 in continued recalibration as it digests prior supply. 12-month net absorption fell to (1.69M SF) from (910K SF) in Q4, pushing vacancy up to 9.71% from 9.3%, reflecting slower expansion and ongoing delivery absorption rather than a demand break. Asking rents equate to ~$1.23 PSF/month ($14.72 PSF annually), while cap rates edged up to 5.85% and sales pricing softened to $243.90 PSF amid continued repricing. Tenants retain meaningful leverage given elevated availability, driving continued concessions and flexible deal structures as landlords compete for occupancy. Construction slowed to 2.5M SF from 3.6M SF, while inventory reached 369.2M SF. Overall, the market remains in controlled digestion, with pricing adjusting and conditions gradually stabilizing.
| MARKET INDICATORS | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ 12 Mo. Net Absorption (SF) | (1,692,776) | (910,374) | (1,041,157) | (1,377,305) | (1,041,157) |
| ↑ Vacancy Rate (%) | 9.71% | 9.30% | 8.79% | 8.60% | 8.79% |
| ↑ Avg NNN Asking Rate PSF (Annual) | $14.72 | $14.67 | $15.50 | $14.47 | $15.50 |
| ↓ Sale Price PSF | $243.90 | $246.00 | $237.00 | $224.45 | $237.00 |
| ↑ Cap Rate (%) | 5.85% | 5.80% | 5.85% | 5.60% | 5.85% |
| ↓ Under Construction (SF) | 2,540,773 | 3,616,267 | 5,487,421 | 5,413,360 | 5,487,421 |
| ↑ Inventory (SF) | 369,192,909 | 367,996,015 | 365,023,177 | 365,958,421 | 365,023,177 |