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Whatever your size, we run the full search, arrange the viewings and negotiate the Dutch lease on your side, with one point of contact from first brief to keys.
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Small warehouse space for rent for small businesses
Webshops, growing brands and international teams opening a first Dutch base usually need 500 to 1,500 m²: a warehouse or light-industrial unit with an office, a loading door or two, and room to grow.
- Warehouse with office space. Most small Dutch units (bedrijfshallen) combine a hall with an office and staff facilities, so storage, a webshop and a sales team sit under one roof.
- Light-industrial and small factory units. Space for assembly, workshops or small-scale production, where the local zoning plan allows it; we check that before you sign.
- Higher rent per m² than big boxes. Small units are scarce and let quickly, so budget above the regional averages and move early.
Warehouse space for growing fulfilment and regional distribution
The step up for webshops and brands that have outgrown a first unit, and for regional distribution. This is the most competitive size band: occupiers and 3PLs chase the same modern mid-size units.
- Docks and yard. Several dock doors, a level-access door and enough yard for trucks and parking matter more here than the headline rent.
- Room to grow. We negotiate expansion rights or first refusal on neighbouring space, so your next move is not a relocation.
- Where it fits. Strong mid-size stock around Tilburg–Waalwijk, Utrecht–Tiel–Geldermalsen and Venlo.
Distribution centres for lease in the Netherlands
A single Dutch distribution centre serving the Netherlands, Belgium or wider Europe. At this size, the location decides your labour pool, transport costs and delivery reach for years.
- Labour first. A cheaper building means little if you cannot staff a second shift; we map the labour market before we shortlist.
- Power and grid. Automation and electric trucks need capacity; with grid congestion (netcongestie) widespread, secured power is part of the deal.
- Terms and incentives. Longer leases unlock rent-free periods and fit-out contributions; see how Dutch leases work in our leasing guide.
XXL warehouses and build-to-suit
Large distribution centres are often let before completion, or built to your specification with a lease signed in advance. Start 12 to 24 months ahead.
- Build-to-suit. Your layout, clear height, docks and sustainability specification, in exchange for a long lease commitment.
- Sites and permits. Provinces are tightening the rules for new large distribution centres, so sites with permits in place are scarce and valuable.
- Lease or own. At this scale, owning can make sense; compare both in lease or buy, or see how we help you buy a warehouse.
Intake
We translate your operation into a precise brief: size from 500 m², location, clear height, docks, power, timing and budget.
Market search
We scan the whole market, including units never openly advertised, and give you a clear overview of what genuinely exists.
Shortlist & viewings
We shortlist the buildings worth your time and organise the viewings, with you, or on your behalf with photo and video if you’re abroad.
Suitability advice
Honest advice on each serious option: condition, zoning, power, expansion room and total occupancy cost.
Negotiation
We negotiate the lease on your side: rent, term, break options, indexation caps, incentives and service charges.
Documentation & handover
We support the lease documents through signing and coordinate the handover, so day one is an operational day.
Leasing warehouse space in the Netherlands
Can you rent a small warehouse in the Netherlands?
Yes. Staal Real Estate arranges warehouse leases from 500 m² upward, all the way to XXL. Smaller units (roughly 500–1,500 m²) are scarcer and let quickly, so early, well-defined representation is often the difference between securing space and missing it.
What is the minimum warehouse size you can lease?
We advise on warehouse leases from 500 m². Below that, self-storage or flex business-centre units are usually a better fit; from 500 m² up to 100,000 m²+ XXL distribution centres, we run the full search, viewings and negotiation for you.
How much does it cost to rent warehouse space in the Netherlands?
Indicative prime logistics rents in 2026 run from roughly €55–72/m²/year in secondary regions to €80–100/m²/year in Rotterdam and €95–125/m²/year around Schiphol (based on CBRE / Savills / JLL market data, 2024–25, adjusted for 2026). Smaller units carry a higher rate per m². Budget total occupancy cost, service charges, energy and municipal taxes, not just the headline rent.
What does your service cost?
No lease, no fee: you only pay if you sign a lease for a space we found or negotiated for you. We agree the fee with you in writing before we start, and part of it depends on what we negotiate off the landlord’s first offer, so we only earn more when you pay less.
Do you also work for landlords?
Yes, we also rent out and sell warehouses for owners, but never on both sides of the same deal. If a building we market for an owner fits your search, we tell you straight away.
How long does it take to lease a warehouse in the Netherlands?
A straightforward lease can complete in a matter of weeks once the requirement is clear; complex or build-to-suit deals take months. Search and shortlisting typically take two to four weeks, followed by viewings, heads of terms and the lease.
Do I need a Dutch company to lease a warehouse in the Netherlands?
In almost all cases, yes. Dutch landlords expect the tenant to be a registered legal entity, a Dutch BV or a registered branch with a KvK number, and will assess covenant strength; a Dutch business bank account is normally needed for the deposit and rent. If you are already established we move straight to search and terms; if you are still setting up, we time the search around it. See our setup guide.
Which regions of the Netherlands do you cover?
All of them. We work nationwide across the main logistics hubs, Rotterdam, Schiphol/Amsterdam, Venlo, Tilburg–Waalwijk, Eindhoven and more, so we can match the region to your labour, transport and cost needs rather than to one patch. See our location guides.
Can I rent a small warehouse for a small business in the Netherlands?
Yes. We arrange warehouse leases from a first 500 m² unit, which is the typical small-business size. Small units of roughly 500–1,500 m² are scarcer and let quickly, and they carry a higher rent per m² than large boxes, so early, well-defined representation is often the difference between securing space and missing it.
Can you find shared or flexible warehouse space?
Our focus is dedicated warehouse space leased on your own terms, from 500 m² upward. If you genuinely need shared, on-demand or very short-term space, self-storage, a flex business centre or a 3PL’s shared warehousing is usually a better fit. Tell us the requirement and we will point you the right way, even when it is not us.
Can you find a warehouse for rent in Amsterdam or Rotterdam?
Yes. We work nationwide and cover the Amsterdam/Schiphol and Rotterdam markets alongside every other Dutch logistics hub. These are among the most competitive and highest-rent regions, so representation on the tenant’s side matters most here. See our guides to Amsterdam and Schiphol and Rotterdam.
Can I rent a warehouse with office space?
Yes. Most small and mid-size Dutch warehouse units (bedrijfshallen) have an office and staff facilities built in, and larger distribution centres usually include an office block. Tell us how many desks you need and we include it in the search.
Do you also find small factory or light-industrial units for lease?
Yes. Alongside warehouses we lease light-industrial units for assembly, workshops and small-scale production, from 500 m². We check that the local zoning plan (omgevingsplan) allows your activity before you sign.
Can you help me rent cold or frozen storage?
Yes. If you will run chilled or frozen space yourself, we search for cold stores to lease; for small or seasonal volumes, pallet storage with a cold-storage provider is usually the better fit. See our guide to renting cold and frozen warehouse space.
Browse the main Dutch logistics hubs to see what each is best for, check current rents by region, or read our guides on how Dutch leases work and how to get set up to lease as a foreign company.
- Warehouse rent prices in the Netherlands, by region (2026)
- Dutch logistics hubs, where we work
- A foreign company’s guide to leasing warehouse space
- The ROZ lease explained, clause by clause
- Getting set up to lease: KvK, a Dutch bank account & what landlords require
- Rather own? Buy a warehouse in the Netherlands
- Renting cold and frozen warehouse space
