Looking for an industrial real estate broker in Fort Lauderdale? Ironmark Capital Advisory represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Fort Lauderdale, led by two SIOR-designated principals. Fort Lauderdale industrial vacancy was 7.2% in 3Q 2026 (data as of October 2026), with average asking rent of $17.32 per SF per year and a modeled market cap rate of 6.7%, according to Ironmark research. Most owners who call us aren’t committed to a deal yet; they want to know exactly where they stand first.
The Fort Lauderdale Industrial Market
Fort Lauderdale industrial anchors Broward County, one of the most institutionally sought-after industrial markets in the country, where pricing has held as the market finds balance. The median sale cleared $274/SF over the past twelve months, at a modeled market cap rate near 6.7%, with average asking rent around $17.32/SF per year (Ironmark research, 3Q 2026). Institutional buyers are still paying up for Broward product — often the smartest moment to sell into demonstrated strength rather than wait for the cycle to turn.
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What Fort Lauderdale Industrial Is Trading For
Recent Fort Lauderdale-area industrial trades:
| Trade | Size / Price | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Davie Business Center portfolio (IDI Logistics→Prologis), Q2 2026 | 1,156,490 SF — $352.2M | $305/SF |
| Bridge Point Powerline (Morgan Stanley→CenterPoint), Jan 2026 | 467K SF — $124.5M | $267/SF |
| 9-building portfolio (Blackstone→Dalfen), Jun 2026 | 419K SF — $99.6M | $238/SF |
| Kurv, Pompano Beach (record), Apr 2026 | — $219.7M | record |
Fort Lauderdale Submarkets We Cover
Fort Lauderdale is really several markets. Where your building sits changes both its value and its buyer or tenant pool:
| Submarket | Profile |
|---|---|
| Pompano Beach | 34.9M SF, 8.2% vacant, 493K SF under construction — the largest submarket |
| Southeast Broward / Port Everglades | 33.9M SF, 5.5% vacant, 282K SF under construction |
| Southwest Broward | 21.3M SF, 6.6% vacant |
| Central Broward | 20.2M SF, 6.7% vacant |
| Northeast Broward / Deerfield | 14.4M SF, 8.1% vacant |
| West Sunrise | 10.8M SF, 8.1% vacant |
Submarket inventory, vacancy and construction: Ironmark research, 3Q 2026 (data as of October 2026).
Fort Lauderdale Industrial: Rent and Yield in Context
Industrial vacancy in Fort Lauderdale is 7.2%, essentially in line with the 7.2% national rate. Read that as market context rather than as a read on your building: a metro rate is an average across sizes and vintages, and across Florida the vacancy sits overwhelmingly in big-box space delivered in the last three years while functional small-bay product stays tight. Which side of that split you are on matters more than the headline.
Its average asking rent is the highest of the ten at $17.32 per SF per year, against $8.69 in Jacksonville. That premium only pays for itself if the location is doing work for the business. The market cap rate is 6.7%, level with Orlando — wide of Miami at 5.9% and inside Fort Myers at 8.5%.
Ironmark research, 3Q 2026 (data as of October 2026). Compared against the ten Florida industrial markets with 3Q 2026 figures; asking rent is the average asking rent per square foot per year, and cap rates are modeled market rates. See every market at Florida industrial markets.
How Ironmark Works in Fort Lauderdale
One team, both sides of the market — never both sides of the same deal. Each engagement is set out in full on our services page.
- Investment sales — acquisition and disposition of Fort Lauderdale industrial, land, and IOS for institutional and private capital
- Seller advisory — sell a Fort Lauderdale warehouse, building, or land with market-informed pricing and a targeted buyer process
- Landlord advisory — fill vacancy and lift NOI on warehouse, flex, and outdoor-storage space
- Tenant representation — site selection and lease negotiation for occupiers seeking Fort Lauderdale space
- Buyer representation — market surveys and underwriting for owner-users and investors acquiring here
- Outdoor storage & truck parking in South Florida — IOS yards, trailer and semi truck parking, and low-coverage sites
- 1031 exchange advisory — tax-deferred exchanges into Fort Lauderdale replacement property
Why Ironmark
- Led by two SIOR-designated principals, with advisors across Florida
- On-the-ground Fort Lauderdale knowledge — ownership, pricing, and micro-markets, submarket by submarket
- Data-driven advice — our quarterly Fort Lauderdale brief and statewide market intelligence keep every recommendation grounded
Buying, selling, or leasing industrial in Fort Lauderdale?
Tell us the property or the requirement. Ironmark will come back within one business day with a written read on your Fort Lauderdale situation — what it is worth, what is available, or what the market will bear. No cost, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the industrial vacancy rate in Fort Lauderdale?
Market vacancy in Fort Lauderdale is about 7.2% (Ironmark research, 3Q 2026). Vacancy is rarely uniform, though — it varies by submarket, building age, and size, so the figure for your specific corridor can be materially different.
What do warehouses lease for in Fort Lauderdale?
Average asking rent is around $17.32/SF per year (Ironmark research, 3Q 2026). Your rate depends on submarket, clear height, loading, and yard — a targeted market survey is the honest answer, and we prepare one at no cost.
What are industrial properties selling for in Fort Lauderdale?
Recent context: the median Fort Lauderdale industrial sale cleared $274/SF over the past twelve months, at a market cap rate of about 6.7% (modeled; Ironmark's 3Q 2026 Fort Lauderdale brief), with recent institutional Broward trades ranging from $238 to $305/SF. Price per square foot is an output, not a method — a parcel-specific valuation is how you get your building’s real number. Start with a free property valuation.
What areas of Fort Lauderdale does Ironmark cover?
The full Fort Lauderdale industrial market and its submarkets, including Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Davie, Sunrise and the Port Everglades corridor. Ironmark covers Florida statewide.
Why work with Ironmark instead of a national brokerage?
Because the research behind the advice is our own: we publish a quarterly Fort Lauderdale industrial brief, and every figure on this page comes from it.
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Nearby Florida Industrial Markets
Many Fort Lauderdale requirements cross county lines. Nearby, Ironmark also covers Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County, and every other Florida market is on our markets page.
Market data: Ironmark research, 3Q 2026 (data as of October 2026); Ironmark’s quarterly Fort Lauderdale brief. Asking rent is the average asking rent per square foot per year; “modeled” marks a market-wide estimate rather than an average of closed sales. Other providers may report differently. Refreshed quarterly. Informational only — not tax, legal, or appraisal advice.