Rawat, Humak and the I-9 and I-10 industrial areas offer three different warehouse deals. Rent per square foot, road access and the authority which governs the land all differ. This guide compares the three, shows asking rents from live listings in late October 2026 and explains how Estate Tune helps you shortlist, verify and close.
Three areas, three sets of rules
- I-9 and I-10 industrial areas. These sit inside Islamabad. I-9 listings stress Dry Port Road access, separate gates and parking.
- Humak and the Kahuta Triangle Industrial Area. CDA launched this industrial area decades ago along Kahuta Road. Dawn’s 2021 report put the area at about 350 industrial plots, mostly in use, with ghee, steel, paper, beverage, motorbike and pharmaceutical units. Listings use names such as Humak Main Road and Model Town Humak.
- Rawat Industrial Estate. Dawn places Rawat Industrial Estate near Zone 5 in Rawalpindi, outside CDA’s industrial areas. Zameen lists the units under Rawalpindi.
Jurisdiction matters. A supplier guide notes CDA covers Islamabad and the Rawalpindi Development Authority covers Rawalpindi, and each asks for its own drawings and approvals. Zameen also lists some Humak units under Rawalpindi, so ask which authority governs the exact plot before you pay a deposit.
A planned ICT Model Special Economic Zone near Rawat adds a long-term factor. CDA identified 1,000 acres near Rawat Industrial Estate for the zone, and Radio Pakistan reported a foundation stone ceremony in July 2023. Check current progress before you plan around the zone.
What warehouses cost right now
The figures below are monthly asking rents from Zameen.com and Lamudi listings in late October 2026. The per square foot numbers are our own arithmetic, rounded. Asking rents are not final rents, and each sample is small.
| Area | Size (sq ft) | Asking rent per month | About per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawat Industrial Estate | 100,000 | Rs32 lakh | Rs32 |
| Rawat Industrial Estate | 38,000 | Rs12 lakh | Rs32 |
| Rawat Industrial Estate | 12,000 | Rs5.5 lakh | Rs46 |
| Rawat Industrial Estate | 11,000 | Rs2.25 lakh | Rs20 |
| Humak and Kahuta Triangle | 35,000 | Rs26.25 lakh | Rs75 |
| Humak and Kahuta Triangle | 24,000 | Rs12 lakh | Rs50 |
| Humak and Kahuta Triangle | 22,000 | Rs20 lakh | Rs91 |
| Model Town Humak | 13,000 | Rs8.3 lakh | Rs64 |
| I-9 (see our earlier guide) | 10,000 to 22,000 | Rs12 to 27 lakh | Rs105 to 159 |
What the numbers tell you
- Rawat asks the least. Large halls of 38,000 to 100,000 sq ft asked about Rs32 per sq ft.
- Humak sits in the middle. Listings asked Rs50 to 91 per sq ft, and the newest building asked the most.
- I-9 asks the most. You pay for the address, the dry port access and the closeness to the city.
- The gap is large. A 20,000 sq ft warehouse costs about Rs700,000 a month at Rs35 per sq ft, Rs1.5 million at Rs75 and Rs2.6 million at Rs130. The gap between Rawat and I-9 is Rs1.9 million a month, or Rs22.8 million a year.
Do not chase the lowest rent alone. Time your delivery routes from each area first. Extra trucking cost erases savings quickly.
How to find the right warehouse in each area
- Start with your routes. List your main customers, suppliers and highways. Choose the area with the shortest trips for your trucks.
- Set your specification. Write down covered area, clear height, loading access, power load, gas and water needs, and office space.
- Search by area. Filter portals for Rawat Industrial Estate, Humak and I-9, and note the covered area in each listing. Kanal figures describe the plot, not the building.
- Visit at least three units. One Humak listing offers an 18 ft height with an office and small stores. Another advertises ten loading docks. Check each claim on site.
- Measure the space. Confirm covered area, height and column spacing yourself.
- Compare the full monthly cost. Add maintenance, security, electricity and generator charges to the rent.
Check before you sign
- Ownership. Ask for allotment or ownership papers and match them to the landlord’s CNIC.
- Authority and approval. Confirm whether CDA or Rawalpindi’s authorities govern the plot, and ask for the approved building plan.
- Permitted use. Confirm warehouse use is allowed. Dawn has reported CDA land next to the Kahuta Triangle area facing encroachment from private housing schemes, so confirm the plot is an allotted industrial plot.
- Lease terms. Put rent, increases, deposit, duration, repairs and exit rights in writing. Our commercial lease checklist covers each clause.
- Rules. Our guide to CDA regulations explains how use rules work in Islamabad.
For I-9 and I-10 detail, read our guide to warehouse space in Islamabad. For Tarnol rents and office comparisons, read our post on offices and warehouses at affordable rent.
How Estate Tune helps you
Estate Tune focuses on commercial and industrial property in Islamabad. Its website lists industrial real estate solutions for warehouses, factories and logistics hubs. The company describes its process this way:
- Verified listings. Each property is checked for ownership documents, CDA zoning status and current availability before listing.
- Market knowledge. Agents track lease terms in the I-9 industrial area and rental rates across other commercial areas.
- Closing support. The team arranges site visits, negotiates the price and prepares CDA documentation and the lease or sale agreement.
- No fee for renters and buyers. The seller or landlord pays the commission when a deal closes.
These are company statements. Ask for references and documents, as you would with any agent.
To start, send your covered area, budget, height, loading needs, power load and preferred area to contact@estatetune.com or use the contact page. Browse current warehouse listings as well. Whether you choose Rawat, Humak or I-9, ask our team to confirm the governing authority and approvals before you sign.
Sources
Asking rents from Zameen.com listings for Rawat Industrial Estate, Humak and Pakistan warehouses, and from Lamudi. Background from Dawn on the Kahuta Triangle Industrial Area, Dawn on the Rawat economic zone, Radio Pakistan and a supplier guide on CDA and RDA approvals. Estate Tune service details come from the company’s website.
Asking rents change daily and differ from agreed rents. This guide gives general information, not legal or financial advice. Verify current rates and documents before you sign.
