Commercial Lease Abstraction in Baltimore, MD

Tier 2Maryland

Baltimore has approximately 70 million square feet of commercial space, with proximity to Washington DC creating a significant government and defense contractor presence. The biotech and Johns Hopkins medical corridor is a key submarket. The Inner Harbor area has Class A office.

By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026

Market Overview

Commercial Space

70M sq ft

Avg Office Rent

$22–$38/sq ft

Vacancy Rate

20%

Avg Lease Term

5–10 years

Dominant Lease Types

Full Service GrossModified Gross

Common Lease Structures in Baltimore

Baltimore CBD and Inner Harbor use FSG or Modified Gross. Biotech campus leases near Johns Hopkins include lab-specific provisions. Government contractor leases have security provisions similar to DC.

Key Fields for Baltimore Leases

Local Red Flags to Watch

Maryland Commercial Lease Law

Maryland Landlord–Tenant Guide

State-specific commercial lease laws, notice periods, and tenant rights for Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Baltimore's proximity to DC affect lease structures?

Many Baltimore tenants are government contractors and federal agencies, bringing DC-style FSG leases and security addenda into the market. Termination-for-convenience provisions tied to federal contract renewals are common.

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