San Bernardino County · Inland Empire East · Q2 2026
Warehouse & Distribution Space in Bloomington
Asking rent
$0.85–$1.05/SF/mo NNN
Sale pricing
$250–$325 per square foot
Inland Empire East vacancy
9.0%
Warehouse and distribution space in Bloomington, California typically asks $0.85–$1.05/SF/mo NNN and sells for roughly $250–$325 per square foot as of Q2 2026. Bloomington sits in Inland Empire East (San Bernardino County), where direct vacancy is about 9.0% and the sub-regional average asking rent is $0.94/SF/mo NNN. Pricing within that range is set by clear height, dock-high door count and truck court depth, sprinkler system, power service, office finish ratio, and freeway access.
By Dan Scodeller, Senior Vice President | Principal, Lee & Associates Last updated Data through Q2 2026
What are current market conditions for warehouse & distribution space in Bloomington?
City-level industrial statistics are not published with the same rigor as sub-regional figures, so the table below shows Inland Empire East conditions — the best available proxy for Bloomington — alongside the Inland Empire overall. Use it to frame expectations, then get a building- or site-specific survey before making a decision.
| Metric | Inland Empire East | Inland Empire overall |
|---|---|---|
| Average asking rent (NNN) | $0.94/SF/mo | $0.98/SF/mo |
| Direct vacancy | 9.0% | 7.6% |
| Total vacancy (incl. sublease) | Tracked IE-wide | 8.6% |
| Availability rate | Tracked IE-wide | 12.9% |
| IOS cap rate (indicative) | Tracked IE-wide | ~6.5% |
| Market character | Softer and more affordable, driven by big-box construction | |
| Measure | Bloomington estimate |
|---|---|
| Typical asking rent | $0.85–$1.05/SF/mo NNN |
| Typical sale pricing | $250–$325 per square foot |
| Sub-region | Inland Empire East · $0.94/SF/mo NNN average |
| What sets pricing | clear height, dock-high door count and truck court depth, sprinkler system, power service, office finish ratio, and freeway access |
Anchored to the Inland Empire East average of $0.94/SF/mo NNN.
Source: CBRE Q2 2026, Colliers Q1 2026, Kidder Mathews Q2 2026, Savills Q1 2026, Lee & Associates Mid-2026. Pricing estimates are derived from sub-regional averages and are directional only.
Why Bloomington for warehouse & distribution space?
Infill submarket near Fontana/Rialto with a strong pool of smaller industrial and outdoor-storage parcels. For warehouse and distribution buildings specifically, that context matters: Bloomington is in San Bernardino County and prices against Inland Empire East conditions — currently 9.0% direct vacancy and $0.94/SF/mo NNN average asking rent.
On the east side of the Inland Empire, the trade is cost for distance. Inland Empire East runs 9.0% vacancy against 5.9% in the west, with asking rents about $0.17 per square foot per month lower. On 200,000 square feet that spread is roughly $408,000 a year — enough to fund a lot of extra drayage miles. The east side also absorbed most recent big-box construction, which means more modern product, larger contiguous blocks, and more negotiating leverage for tenants.
Typical users of warehouse and distribution buildings in Bloomington are third-party logistics providers, regional distributors, e-commerce fulfillment operators, importers, and manufacturers with a distribution component. Product ranges from 20,000-square-foot multi-tenant units up through 300,000-square-foot regional distribution buildings.
What to check before you lease or buy warehouse & distribution space in Bloomington
Clear height is the first filter
Anything under 24 feet clear prices at a discount and screens out most modern racking systems. 32 to 36 feet is the current standard for new distribution product, and the rent gap between a 22-foot building and a 32-foot building is wider than the rent gap between submarkets.
Loading determines who can use the building
Dock-high door count, truck court depth, and trailer parking decide whether a distribution tenant can operate at all. A building with a shallow court and four doors is a storage building, not a distribution building, regardless of how it is marketed.
Power is the quiet dealbreaker
Automation, cold storage, and light manufacturing all need service that many older buildings do not have. Upgrading service through Southern California Edison can take many months, so verify existing amperage before committing to a lease or a purchase.
Warehouse & Distribution Space in Bloomington — frequently asked questions
How much does warehouse and distribution space cost in Bloomington, CA?
Warehouse and distribution space in Bloomington generally asks $0.85–$1.05/SF/mo NNN and sells for roughly $250–$325 per square foot as of Q2 2026. Anchored to the Inland Empire East average of $0.94/SF/mo NNN. NNN means the tenant additionally pays taxes, insurance, and maintenance — typically $0.12 to $0.20 per square foot per month in the Inland Empire. Where a specific building falls in that range comes down to clear height, dock-high door count and truck court depth, sprinkler system, power service, office finish ratio, and freeway access.
Is there warehouse and distribution space available in Bloomington right now?
Yes. Inland Empire East, which includes Bloomington, is running about 9.0% direct vacancy as of Q2 2026, against 7.6% for the Inland Empire overall and 12.9% availability including space marketed but still occupied. That is meaningfully more choice than tenants had between 2021 and 2023, and landlords are offering real concessions — free rent, improvement allowances, and flexible terms. Availability in Bloomington specifically changes week to week, so a current survey beats any published figure.
Is Bloomington a good location for warehouse and distribution space?
Infill submarket near Fontana/Rialto with a strong pool of smaller industrial and outdoor-storage parcels. As part of Inland Empire East, Bloomington runs cheaper — about $0.94/SF/mo NNN against $1.11/SF/mo NNN in the west — with more available space and larger blocks. It fits operations serving the broader Southwest, where the extra miles to the ports matter less than occupancy cost. The honest answer for any specific requirement depends on your truck counts, headcount, power needs, and timing — which is exactly the conversation worth having before you tour anything.