Commercial property for rent

Commercial property for rent in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

Renting commercial space in the Philippines usually costs between about ₱120,000 and ₱350,000 a month for a small or mid-sized unit in Metro Manila, and around ₱1,000,000 a month for very large premises. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites and listings, November 2026. The quickest way to see current offers is to describe your premises in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules and taxes to check

Before you sign, check the business permit. Mayor's permit fees are set by each city or municipality, so they differ from place to place. In Manila, fees start from ₱500 to ₱5,000, depending on the business's capital. Tax matters too: under Bureau of Internal Revenue rules (Revenue Regulations No. 12-2011), businesses that rent commercial space must withhold 5% of the rent and remit it to the BIR every month. Ask the landlord how this is handled and whether the quoted rent is before or after the withholding.

Wet and dry seasons

The Philippines has a tropical climate: hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. November is near the end of the wet season, and the dry season usually starts in December. Rain makes it harder to check roofs, drainage and loading areas, so book viewings on dry days if you can.

How space is quoted and let

Listings quote monthly rent, and many also show floor area and price per square meter. A 194 m² unit is listed at ₱155,200 a month, about ₱800 per m², while a 1,090 m² unit is listed at ₱1,035,500, about ₱950 per m². Dues can be added on top; one listing shows dues of ₱85 per m². Deposits vary: one listing asks one month in advance plus two months' security deposit, another asks three months in advance and three months' deposit. Some leases start at a five-year minimum, so check the lease length before you agree a price.

What to put in your request

Say what the space will be used for, the district or city, the floor area in square meters, and which floor you need. Add whether you need street access or loading space, the electrical capacity, the lease term you want, and your monthly budget in pesos. Note whether you want a bare shell or a fitted unit, since listings often differ between the two.

On BlaBlaPrice, sending a request is free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in a chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered here reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also compare commercial property for sale, offices to rent and retail premises to rent.