Houston, TX Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Warehouses in Houston are commonly leased by companies that need substantial storage capacity, such as manufacturers, distributors, last-mile logistics providers and online retailers. With Houston serving as the nation’s largest port by tonnage and home to major energy, petrochemical and manufacturing operations, industrial real estate in the Houston area is attractive to businesses seeking world-class supply chain infrastructure and international trade expertise.

Featuring the nation’s largest port complex by waterborne tonnage and ranking in the top five for containers, Houston occupies a strategic position as a Gulf Coast logistics gateway with particular strength in trade with Latin America and South America. The region sits at the intersection of major interstates I-10, I-45 and I-69, providing highway access throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region, with connections to major Texas markets including Dallas-Ft. Worth, San Antonio and Austin. Three Class I railroads serve Houston, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport provide air cargo capabilities. Houston’s industrial market is driven by three fundamental factors: rapid population growth (adding 100,000-plus people annually as the fifth-largest U.S. metro area), port operations requiring massive logistics infrastructure, and the petrochemical industry—with Houston representing more than 40% of all U.S. base petrochemical production and upwards of 80% of U.S. plastic resin produced on the Gulf Coast.

Port Houston features eight public terminals, with the 52-mile-long Houston Ship Channel serving as the busiest waterway in the U.S. and the nation’s largest for foreign waterborne tonnage. The port maintains strong labor relationships ensuring reliable vessel operations without work stoppages. Houston’s role as the nation’s energy capital extends beyond oil and gas to encompass the full petroleum spectrum—exploration, engineering, extraction, refining and enormous chemical production. Plastic resin storage and packaging operations dominate the east side, port and southeast submarkets, creating sustained demand for specialized warehouses. The northwest submarket focuses on last-mile distribution serving higher-income neighborhoods with same-day delivery operations, while also supporting major manufacturing including Daikin’s 4-million-square-foot HVAC plant and Foxconn’s 3-million-square-foot operations. The Texas Medical Center—the world’s largest medical complex—creates specialized warehouse demand patterns. Houston’s pro-business environment attracts major corporate relocations (Chevron, ExxonMobil, Hewlett-Packard from other states), with 50% of recent deals over 20,000 square feet representing either expansions or new-to-market users. The market responds quickly to user needs with relatively low barriers to entry and abundant land in outer areas, making Houston valuable for companies engaged in international trade, energy sector logistics, petrochemical operations, manufacturing distribution and consumer goods fulfillment serving the region’s rapidly growing population.

The cost of warehouses for lease in Houston varies by size, location and specific features. See our available space in Houston to learn more about current pricing and properties.

When seeking to rent a warehouse in Houston, start by evaluating your operational requirements including square footage, clear height and proximity to transportation hubs. Important facility features to assess include dock configurations, truck access and material-handling capabilities. To explore available Houston warehouse options and connect with our leasing team, use our Property Search tool to view current properties and find associated contact information.

Link Logistics warehouses for rent in Houston provide well-located, Class-A industrial real estate in infill locations. With 61 Houston warehouse properties, we support efficient operations and distribution for businesses of all sizes. Our scale, expertise and proprietary data insights enable smarter real estate decisions that benefit customers, while on-the-ground teams provide personalized attention. Link+, our digital platform for customers, provides a secure and intuitive way for businesses to handle everyday property-related tasks such as maintenance requests and rent payments. Energy Solutions, our proprietary energy and utility management program, is core to our value-driven approach to sustainability—it simplifies operations for businesses while driving cost savings and emissions reductions. We match warehouse real estate solutions to your specific business goals.