Many businesses need both — office space for administrative work and warehouse space for storage, light assembly, or shipping. An “office warehouse” or “flex” building combines both under one roof, typically with 20–50% of the square footage built out as office and the remainder as warehouse or production space. If you’re searching for office warehouse space in Sacramento, this guide covers the building types, where to find them, typical rents, and what to look for in a lease.
What Is Office Warehouse Space?
Office warehouse space — also called “flex space,” “industrial flex,” or “office-service” — refers to industrial buildings that include a significant office component. Unlike a pure warehouse with a small 200 SF office in the front, an office warehouse has purpose-built office space designed for regular daily use.
Common configurations include:
- Office-warehouse split — typically 1,000–5,000 SF office build-out with 5,000–20,000+ SF warehouse behind it. This is the most common layout in Sacramento.
- Two-story flex — office on the second floor, warehouse or production on the ground floor. Found in business parks like McClellan Park and parts of Rancho Cordova.
- Showroom-warehouse — front showroom or office facing the street with warehouse/storage behind. Common along Auburn Boulevard and Northgate Boulevard.
- Incubator flex — smaller units (800–2,500 SF) with a built-in office, restroom, and roll-up door. These serve startups and small contractors.
The key feature is that the office space is finished — drywalled, HVAC-conditioned, with proper lighting, flooring, and sometimes reception areas, conference rooms, and break rooms. Pure warehouse space typically has none of this.
Where to Find Office Warehouse Space in Sacramento
Rancho Cordova (Sunrise Corridor)
The Sunrise Boulevard corridor in Rancho Cordova has the highest concentration of flex and office-warehouse buildings in the Sacramento region. Built primarily in the 1980s–2000s, these buildings range from 1,500 SF incubator units to 30,000+ SF office-warehouse combos. The area benefits from Highway 50 access and proximity to the growing Rancho Cordova business community. For a full breakdown of Sacramento industrial submarkets, see our submarket guide. Browse Sacramento listings and filter by submarket to see what’s available.
McClellan Park
The former McClellan Air Force Base redevelopment has been converted into a massive business park with a large supply of flex space. Buildings here tend to have higher office build-out ratios (30–50%) and are well-maintained. McClellan attracts technology companies, defense contractors, and service businesses that need both office and light industrial space. Rents are competitive with Sunrise Corridor.
North Highlands / Auburn Boulevard
The Auburn Boulevard corridor and surrounding North Highlands industrial areas have older flex buildings at more affordable rents. These buildings often have a showroom or office front with warehouse behind — popular with trade contractors, flooring companies, and equipment dealers. Construction is older (1960s–1980s) but rents are lower than Rancho Cordova or McClellan.
South Sacramento (Florin Perkins)
Florin Perkins has some flex buildings mixed in with the small-bay industrial stock. These tend to be simpler — a basic office build-out in a multi-tenant warehouse building. Good for contractors who need a place to do paperwork and store materials but don’t need a professional showroom.
Elk Grove (Laguna Ridge Industrial)
Newer flex buildings have been built in Elk Grove’s Laguna Ridge industrial area over the last decade. These tend to be higher quality with modern construction, higher clear heights in the warehouse portion, and better office finishes. Rents are higher than older stock but appeal to businesses wanting a newer, professional image.
Typical Rents for Office Warehouse Space
Office warehouse space in Sacramento rents in this range:
| Submarket | Typical Rate ($/SF/YR) | Monthly Cost (3,000 SF unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova (Sunrise) | $12.00–$16.80 | $3,000–$4,200 |
| McClellan Park | $10.80–$15.60 | $2,700–$3,900 |
| North Highlands / Auburn Blvd | $9.00–$13.20 | $2,250–$3,300 |
| South Sacramento | $8.40–$12.00 | $2,100–$3,000 |
| Elk Grove (newer stock) | $13.20–$18.00 | $3,300–$4,500 |
Rates are typically NNN (triple net) for larger units; smaller incubator spaces may be gross or modified gross. Add $0.25–$0.50/SF/yr for NNN charges on warehouse portion; office build-out is often included in a modified gross rate.
Office warehouse space costs more per square foot than pure warehouse space because the office portion includes HVAC, finished walls, flooring, and often dropped ceilings. A flex building at $13.20/SF/YR is more expensive than a pure warehouse at $8.40/SF/YR — but you’re paying for usable office space, not raw storage.
What to Look For in an Office Warehouse Lease
Office-to-warehouse ratio. Verify the actual ratio before signing. A “30% office” listing might have 30% of the square footage as office but only 15% of it as usable finished office space (the rest might be hallways, restrooms, or unfinished). Walk the space and measure.
HVAC zoning. Office warehouse buildings often have separate HVAC systems for the office and warehouse portions. Confirm the office is fully air-conditioned and heated. Warehouse portions may have minimal heating (unit heaters) and no cooling — standard, but verify if you need climate control in the warehouse for your use case.
Electrical capacity. Office warehouse buildings typically have more electrical capacity than pure warehouse space, but verify the panel has room for your equipment. If you’re running machinery, compressors, or server racks, confirm amperage and three-phase power availability.
Loading access. Even if you have a nice office, you still need to get product in and out. Check for dock-high doors, grade-level roll-up doors, and the size of each. A building with only an 8×8 grade-level door won’t work if you receive pallet deliveries.
Parking ratio. Office warehouse buildings need more parking than pure warehouses because office employees drive separately. Sacramento County typically requires 1 parking space per 250–300 SF of office and 1 per 500–1,000 SF of warehouse. Confirm the building has adequate parking for your staff.
Build-out and TI. If the existing office build-out doesn’t match your needs, you’ll need tenant improvements (TI). Landlords of flex space often offer TI allowances ($5–$25/SF depending on lease term and credit). Negotiate this before signing — the cost of office build-out is significant ($40–$80/SF for a basic finish).
How to Find Available Office Warehouse Space
- Browse our Sacramento listings. We track active industrial listings including flex and office warehouse space. View listings →
- Filter by building type. Look for buildings labeled “Flex,” “Office-Warehouse,” or “Office-Service” — these are the terms used in Sacramento’s industrial market.
- Submit your requirements. Tell us your office SF, warehouse SF, budget, and submarket preference. We’ll match you with available space that fits. Get started →
The Sacramento Office Warehouse Market
Sacramento’s flex space market is steady but supply-constrained. New construction has favored large distribution warehouses over flex buildings, so the existing flex inventory is older and turns over slowly. When a good office-warehouse space comes available in Rancho Cordova or McClellan Park, it tends to lease within 30–60 days.
The market is competitive at the small-to-mid size range (2,000–10,000 SF) because that’s where most demand sits — contractors, service businesses, e-commerce, and small manufacturers all want this type of space. Larger office warehouse buildings (15,000+ SF) lease more slowly but have fewer competitors.
If you’re flexible on submarket, you’ll find options. If you need a specific area or a specific office-to-warehouse ratio, expect to wait and move quickly when the right space appears.
The fastest path is to tell us what you need — your office and warehouse SF requirements, budget, location preference, and use case — and we’ll send you matching options as they become available.
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