Rentable Area
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
Rentable area is the space a tenant pays rent on: its usable area plus a proportionate share of the building's common areas such as lobbies, corridors, and restrooms. The building total is often called rentable building area (RBA).
The difference between rentable and usable area is expressed as a load factor.
Measurement Standards
Office buildings commonly use BOMA measurement standards. Load factor = rentable ÷ usable. See BOMA.
Why It Matters
Two spaces with the same usable area can have different rentable areas and costs, so tenants compare on both. See pro rata share.
A Hypothetical Example
A tenant comparing two Orlando office suites finds both have about 9,000 usable square feet. One building has a 1.12 load factor (10,080 rentable) and the other 1.20 (10,800 rentable). At $28 per rentable square foot, the second costs about $20,000 more a year for the same usable space. Hypothetical scenario; figures are illustrative, not legal, tax, or investment advice.
From the Desk
Compare spaces on usable area and load factor, not just the rentable number on the flyer.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Rentable Area Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rentable area?
Usable area plus a share of common areas.
What is RBA?
Rentable building area, the building total.
What is a load factor?
Rentable area divided by usable area.
What is BOMA?
The Building Owners and Managers Association, which publishes measurement standards.
Why compare usable area?
Because two spaces with the same rentable area can have different usable space.
Article Summary
Rentable area is usable area plus a common-area share; the load factor shows the gap.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Rentable area is usable area plus a common-area share.
- ✓the load factor shows the gap.
- ✓See the FAQs below.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
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- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.