10/05/2026
Base rent is usually the number everyone notices first.
But it is rarely the full cost of occupying the space.
Operating expenses, parking, utilities, after-hours HVAC, janitorial, building services, and other recurring charges can change the deal quickly. Two office options can have similar quoted rents and still produce very different monthly costs once the full expense picture is included.
That is why tenants should compare proposals line by line.
Not just rent to rent.
A lower base rate may look better on the front end, but the real question is what the business will actually pay over the full lease term.
Base rent is one line in the budget.
The full occupancy cost is what should drive the decision.
Know what your office really costs?
Comment “OFFICE” and let’s take a closer look.