Warehouses and Industrial Land in El Salvador
Asking rents by corridor
| Warehouse | Size | Rent per m² a month | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial warehouse, Apopa | Not stated | $5.50 plus VAT | Common area fee $1.25 |
| Logistics centre, San Juan Opico | 2,691.46 m² | $6.50 plus VAT | 3-year term |
| Warehouse, San Juan Opico | 3,300 m² | $7.50 plus VAT | Common area fee $0.75 |
| Logistics complex, Colón, road to Santa Ana | About 2,000 m² | $10 | $20,000 a month |
| New warehouses, Soyapango | Not stated | $11 | — |
| Warehouse, Santa Tecla, exit to Los Chorros | 931 m² | $12 plus VAT | 1-year minimum |
Source: Encuentra24: industrial warehouse for rent in Apopa; Encuentra24: warehouse in the Opico logistics centre, La Libertad; Encuentra24: warehouse of 3,300 m² for rent in San Juan Opico; Encuentra24: industrial warehouse in a logistics complex on the road to Santa Ana; Encuentra24: two new warehouses for rent, Soyapango; Encuentra24: warehouse for rent in Santa Tecla, exit to Los Chorros2,3,4,5,6,7
CityMax lists large warehouses of 5,000 to 8,500 m² in eight industrial parks, under the free zone or the national regime, at an average of $7.25 per m² plus VAT. A Diario El Mundo report of 2024, quoting a broker, said warehouse rents had risen from $4 to $6.50 per m² in 2020 and 2021 to $6 to $10.1,10
Free zones or the national regime
A warehouse inside a free zone suits a company that exports or works under the Free Zones Law, with its tax and customs benefits; a warehouse under the national regime suits distribution to the local market. INVEST reports rents of $2.25 to $4.80 per m² in free zones and service parks, with prices negotiated with each administrator.8,1
Buying industrial land
- Foreigners can buy land for industrial establishments even where the reciprocity rule would bar them from rural land.
- Check the land use with the municipality or, in the metropolitan area, OPAMSS, and the environmental permit from the Ministry of Environment (MARN) before you buy.
- Building permits involve the Ministry of Housing, OPAMSS where it applies, MARN, the Ministry of Culture for heritage sites and the municipality.
- Free zone users that buy property for their authorised activity pay no transfer tax.
Source: Legislative Assembly: Constitution of the Republic of El Salvador, Article 109 (PDF, in Spanish); Deloitte Legal: real estate law in El Salvador; Dirección General de Aduanas: Free Zones Law, consolidated text with Decree 493 of 23 December 20259,11,12
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a warehouse cost to rent in El Salvador?
Named listings in 2026 offered warehouses at $5.50 to $12 per m² a month, plus VAT. Large units in logistics parks in Apopa and San Juan Opico are at the lower end.
What is the average rent for large warehouses?
A broker of warehouses of 5,000 to 8,500 m² gives an average of $7.25 per m².
Is free zone space cheaper?
Space in free zones and service parks rents for $2.25 to $4.80 per m², according to INVEST.
Sources
- CityMax: large warehouses for rent in El Salvador (in Spanish)
- Encuentra24: industrial warehouse for rent in Apopa (in Spanish)
- Encuentra24: warehouse in the Opico logistics centre, La Libertad (in Spanish)
- Encuentra24: warehouse of 3,300 m² for rent in San Juan Opico (in Spanish)
- Encuentra24: industrial warehouse in a logistics complex on the road to Santa Ana
- Encuentra24: two new warehouses for rent, Soyapango (in Spanish)
- Encuentra24: warehouse for rent in Santa Tecla, exit to Los Chorros (in Spanish)
- INVEST: Investor’s Guide El Salvador 2024 (PDF)
- Legislative Assembly: Constitution of the Republic of El Salvador, Article 109 (PDF, in Spanish)
- Diario El Mundo: warehouse rents up 40% in five years, September 2024 (in Spanish)
- Deloitte Legal: real estate law in El Salvador
- Dirección General de Aduanas: Free Zones Law, consolidated text with Decree 493 of 23 December 2025 (in Spanish)
Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
