Houston’s industrial rent growth turned modestly negative in the second quarter of 2026 for the first time since late 2010, to negative 0.1% year over year, reflecting a market that has shifted from undersupply to excess choice, particularly in the big‑box segment.
CoStar Insight
Houston industrial rent growth turns negative for first time in 16 years
Oversupply in big box space and tenant upgrades into newer facilities weigh on market pricing
CoStar Analytics
May 8, 2026 | 2:09 P.M.
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