Data from early October in The Woodlands area shows commercial leasing rates are up in the office sector, down in the industrial sector and unchanged in the retail sector compared to numbers pulled in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Caldwell Cos. The trends are similar to those reported in September.
Rental rates are down in the office and retail sectors but up slightly in the industrial sector, according to data comparing rates from early October to the fourth quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, less retail and industrial space is under construction compared to last year. One office building is under construction in 2026 compared to none in late 2025.