What is NNN in Commercial Real Estate?

A triple net lease, often called an NNN lease, is a commercial lease where the tenant pays:

If you do not account for all of it, you are underestimating your true lease cost.

Calculate Your Total Triple Net Lease Cost (NNN)

Enter your base rent, NNN cost, and square footage to calculate your monthly and annual lease cost.

Base Rent

$11

NNN

$5.75

Square Footage

5,000

Annual Rent

$83,750.00

Monthly Rent

$6,979.17

Calculate Your Total Triple Net Lease Cost (NNN)

Enter your base rent, NNN cost, and square footage to calculate your monthly and annual lease cost.

$
Per sq ft / year
Per sq ft / year
Total rentable area
Annual Rent
$83,750.00
Monthly Rent
$6,979.17

Frequently Asked Questions About NNN Leases

Is NNN the same as CAM (Common Area Maintenance)?

No. CAM is one component of NNN. NNN includes CAM, property taxes, and insurance.

Yes. NNN expenses can fluctuate based on property taxes, maintenance costs, and annual reconciliations.

A gross lease includes most operating expenses in the rent, while an NNN lease separates those costs, making the tenant responsible for additional expenses. You can read more about the difference here.

NNN is important because it impacts the total cost of a space. Two spaces with the same base rent can have different overall costs depending on the NNN expenses included in the lease. It helps tenants understand their true monthly cost, including taxes, insurance, and maintenance, so they can make accurate budget comparisons between properties.

Need Help Calculating Your NNN Lease Cost?

Understand your full occupancy cost with guidance from a commercial tenant broker who helps you analyze lease economics, compare options, and avoid unexpected expenses.

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