Isando is an established East Rand industrial node for businesses that need airport access, labour reach and fast regional road movement without moving deep into the outer logistics belt. It works for warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and yard-based operations, with industrial stock suited to companies that depend on truck access, dispatch reliability and proximity to OR Tambo International Airport.
The node sits within Gauteng’s main industrial corridor, with practical access to the R24, R21 and N12 and direct movement into Kempton Park, Jet Park, Edenvale and the wider Ekurhuleni market. For tenants comparing industrial rentals in Isando, the draw is clear: an established industrial address near the airport, strong road infrastructure, and a location suited to frequent distribution cycles across Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Median asking rent
Gross asking rent per m². The line is the 12-month blended median over 7 years (359 listings); the figure above is today's live asking.
Isando on the map
The defined node boundary and the 132 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Understanding the area
Isando’s industrial ecosystem is led by companies that need frequent dispatch, supplier access and production continuity within an established East Rand industrial base. The tenant mix is practical: distribution businesses, manufacturers, technical service firms and yard users that value operating depth over showroom exposure. Many buildings have been adapted over time, so the area offers varied industrial layouts across warehouses, factories and units with loading or yard components.
The tenant base typically includes businesses with repeat truck movements, stockholding requirements or specialised workshop needs. Common industrial users include:
- regional distributors and logistics teams
- light manufacturers and assembly operations
- engineering and technical service companies
- packaging, FMCG and automotive suppliers
- yard-based businesses with loading requirements
This mix gives Isando a working industrial character. The area has developed through incremental upgrades, tenant-driven fit-outs and the re-use of established industrial premises, which is why companies comparing industrial rentals in Isando often find different operational profiles within the same node. A business may prioritise yard depth, dock access, power capacity, eaves height or office-to-warehouse ratio, depending on whether the site is serving manufacturing, storage or outbound logistics.
Why businesses choose this area
Isando’s strongest industrial argument is route optionality around the airport. A tenant can use the R24 for Johannesburg and airport cargo movement, the R21 for Pretoria and Midrand direction, and the N12 for East Rand distribution, with local access via Isando Road, Barbara Road and Electron Avenue. Against Jet Park, Spartan or Meadowdale, the decision is usually about how much value the operation places on airport-side access, route choice and established industrial fit-outs.
That makes Isando a fit for businesses where loading rhythm, staff reach and supplier turnaround carry as much weight as headline rent. The area suits tenants weighing these practical trade-offs:
- frequent dispatch runs versus pure bulk storage
- existing warehouse or factory fit-out versus a new-spec box
- yard and loading needs versus office-heavy industrial space
- managed-park access controls versus unrestricted site movement
Those choices matter when comparing industrial rentals in Isando because the lowest rate can lose value quickly if truck flow, power fit-out or yard geometry does not match the operation. Managed environments in the node, including Isando Business Park and The Foundry, are advertised with 24-hour security and access control, while OADC Isando shows the level of control some specialist facilities apply, including a manned security station, CCTV coverage and structured visitor management.
For tenants that cannot allow route dependence to dictate dispatch, Isando earns its place on the shortlist. It is most compelling when the warehouse, factory or yard has to serve multiple Gauteng directions from one base, with OR Tambo influencing inbound airfreight, urgent parts, technical teams or export-linked movement.
Infrastructure and building specifications
Across the Isando industrial properties we currently list, the usable size envelope is broad: median unit size is 2,400 m², with typical stock from 730 to 7,000 m² (P25–P75) and larger options running to 23,000 m²-plus. That puts the area in a practical band for mid-sized logistics tenants, manufacturers needing dispatch space, and larger warehousing users that can work with established industrial buildings. Eaves range from 4.0 m to 9.0 m across our listings, so racking strategy should be matched building by building; a 4.0 m warehouse behaves very differently from a 9.0 m box once forklift type, sprinkler clearance and pallet positions are costed.
The stock profile is mixed grade, with specification varying by age, refurbishment history and yard configuration. Dock levellers are standard in the properties we cover, which helps distribution tenants, but loading performance still depends on yard depth, turning circles and the split between dock and on-grade access. Before committing, tenants should test the specification against their operating model:
- clear height under beams and services
- dock and on-grade loading positions
- yard depth for truck circulation
- floor condition for racking or production loads
- power availability for machinery and charging
Isando can work well for businesses that need functional industrial space more than a uniform modern box. The due diligence is in the detail: check height, loading, floor and yard together, because a unit with the right square metreage can still underperform if truck flow or internal clearance does not match the operation.
- Loading access
- Dock levellers standard
- Eave heights
- Typical range 4.0–9.0 m.
Property rental rates
Across our current Isando industrial listings, industrial rentals run at R30 to R63 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R45 per m² net asking. These are net asking rentals. The indicative gross position is about R50 per m² gross including rates and levies, but the gross rental on a specific warehouse, factory or yard will depend on that property’s recoveries, so ask for a full rental breakdown before comparing options.
The quickest absorption is typically on functional stock priced around the median where the basics are right: truck access, usable yard, practical roller-shutter access, power capacity aligned to the operation, and clean warehouse-to-office ratios. In Isando, a tenant paying for proximity to Barbara Road, Electron Avenue and the R24/R21 system should still test the building on operational fit; a cheaper net rental can become expensive if trucks queue badly, loading is constrained or the power supply needs upgrading.
Rental movement is usually caused by a few practical variables:
- Yard depth and truck articulation
- Height, doors and loading configuration
- Power availability for manufacturing
- Office component versus usable warehouse area
- Condition of floors, roof and fire systems
For industrial tenants, the right comparison is the full monthly cost against throughput, not the net rate in isolation. A R45 per m² net asking rental with workable loading and immediate occupation can be stronger value than a lower figure that needs capex, downtime or a compromised layout.
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| Up to R30,000 | 232 – 479 m² (median 304) | Small workshops & units (5 listed) |
| R30,000 – R100,000 | 550 – 1458 m² (median 616) | Medium warehouses (3 listed) |
| R100,000 – R300,000 | 1915 – 5000 m² (median 3975) | Large warehouses (4 listed) |
| R300,000+ | 6135 – 30000 m² (median 27000) | Distribution centres (4 listed) |
Key buildings
- 8 Hulley Road, Isando, Kempton Park
Isando Business Park, Kempton Park
4 listingsSecure multi-tenant industrial park on Hulley Road in Isando’s established Aeroport node, with warehouse and office space suited to light industrial, distribution, e-commerce, technical and service-based tenants.
- 100 Electron Road, Isando, Kempton Park
100 Electron Road
4 listingsFreestanding industrial facility with R24 frontage in Isando's Aeroport node, just off Barbara Road near OR Tambo. Suits logistics, freight and warehouse-office tenants needing truck access, yard space and fast R24/R21 links.
- 60 Electron Ave, Isando, Kempton Park, 1600, South Africa
60 Electron Avenue
2 listingsHigh-exposure industrial facility on Electron Avenue with R24 frontage near OR Tambo and the R21. Suited to logistics, distribution and power-intensive manufacturing, with strong three-phase power, ASIB-compliant fire systems and secure access.
- 27 Wrench Road, Isando, Kempton Park.
27 Wrench Road
2 listingsCampus-style office property with four well-maintained blocks on Wrench Road in Isando's established industrial and commercial node. Suits head offices and administrative teams needing secure parking, yard space and quick access to OR Tambo, the R24 and R21.
- 38 Monteer Road, Kempton Park
Multi-tenanted industrial park on Monteer Road in Isando, just off Barbara Road near OR Tambo with quick R24 and N12 access. Suits warehousing, regional distribution and light manufacturing businesses needing practical, smaller industrial units.
- 4 Lathe Street, Isando, Kempton Park, 1600, South Africa
Multi-tenanted industrial park in Isando’s established logistics node near Andre Greyvensteyn Avenue and OR Tambo. Dual access, a shared yard and truck-friendly circulation suit warehousing, distribution and light manufacturing tenants.
- 32 Monteer Street, Isando, Kempton Park.
Standalone industrial facility in Isando near OR Tambo and the R24/R21 freight routes. Suited to logistics, warehousing or light manufacturing tenants needing a large single-tenant footprint in the East Rand.
- 14 Tungsten St, Isando, Kempton Park, 1600, South Africa
Heavy-duty industrial warehouse on Tungsten Street in Isando, with about 6,000 m² under roof on a large yarded site near Barbara Road and the R24. Best suited to logistics, engineering or manufacturing tenants needing truck access and functional factory space.
Available properties
UNIT 1
Jetworks
232m² warehouse available to rent in Isando, Kempton Park. Ideal for light manufacturing or warehousing with good height, natural light, ...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
UNIT 16
Isando Park, Kempton Park
300m² Warehouse to Let in Isando, Compact Unit with Roller Door Access This industrial unit in Isando offers a practical solution for bu...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
479m² Warehouse to Let in Isando, Refurbished Offices, Prime Access This 479m² warehouse to let in Isando offers a clean, practical indu...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
UNIT 2
8 Foundry Road
A well-maintained freestanding warehouse is now available to rent in Isando, Kempton Park. Offering dual street access and a dedicated ya...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
This 1,915m² C-grade factory in Isando, Kempton Park is now available for immediate occupation. Offering 250 amps of three-phase power, o...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
ENTIRE PROPERTY
14 Tungsten Street
This expansive 6 135 m² factory/warehouse in Isando is available for rent or sale, perfectly suited for steelworks or similar industrial ...
Ryan Thompson
Senior Commercial Property Broker
Investments and developments
Capital and infrastructure activity in Isando. These are projects that materially change the supply, access or amenity of the node.
- Recently completed2026
Growthpoint increases number of net-zero certifications across its portfolio
Growthpoint said its Monteer asset in Isando achieved net-zero carbon certification as part of continued capital investment in energy-efficiency and rooftop solar across its industrial portfolio.
Engineering News ↗ - Recently completed2025
PepsiCo enhances sustainability measures at Isando factory
PepsiCo said it invested R746-million in a new production line at its Isando facility and R100-million in an anaerobic digestor, lifting manufacturing capacity and on-site energy infrastructure at the site.
Engineering News ↗ - Under construction2025
JB7 hyperscale data centre, South Africa
Teraco's JB7 hyperscale data centre at its Isando campus was reported as a 71,000 m² single-phase expansion under construction, adding 40 MW of critical power and expanding the campus to 110 MW.
Engineering News ↗ - Announced2024
Teraco to build 40 MW JB7 data centre at Isando Campus
Teraco announced construction of the JB7 data centre at Isando, funded from a new R8-billion syndicated loan and scheduled for completion in 2026.
Engineering News ↗
As of 2026-07-26
The bottom line
The honest case for Isando is operational discipline. It is a mature industrial node where the right premises can cut wasted time from dispatch, supplier calls and staff movement, but tenants still need to test each property carefully. Yard depth, loading geometry, office-to-warehouse ratio and fit-out condition will decide whether industrial rentals translate into real operating value. The area rewards businesses that know their process and can match it to practical industrial stock.
For a tenant comparing options, Isando should stay on the shortlist when the business depends on airport-side positioning and established East Rand reach, and when the building itself supports the daily movement of vehicles, goods and people. The final verdict is simple: choose Isando when operational access is worth more than chasing a cheaper shed further from the work.
Frequently asked questions
In Isando, office accommodation relevant to industrial tenants usually takes the form of admin offices attached to warehouses, logistics units, manufacturing space or yards. These may include reception areas, meeting rooms, staff facilities and operations offices, with fit-out condition varying from older original space to refurbished A-grade premises. The key check is whether the office component supports warehouse operations, truck access and staff movement without taking up too much productive industrial floor area.
For industrial rentals in Isando, across our current listings, net asking rentals are R30 to R63 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median of R45 per m². On a gross basis, including rates and levies, the comparable figure is about R50 per m². If the requirement is an office component within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing unit, the final rate will depend on the office-to-warehouse split, fit-out condition and yard requirement.
Isando suits regional operational offices linked to warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or yard-based functions, especially where management needs to sit close to stock, dispatch or technical teams. For a standalone corporate headquarters, it is a functional industrial node first, with value carried by industrial rentals of R30–R63/m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R45/m² net asking; about R50/m² gross including rates and levies. Choose it where the office requirement supports an industrial footprint; look elsewhere if the brief is mainly corporate representation.
For businesses taking industrial space with office components in Isando, parking is typically on-site, with open staff bays, visitor parking near reception and, in some cases, shaded or covered bays. Larger warehouses and manufacturing properties often combine parking with yard access, so tenants should check how staff vehicles, delivery vehicles and truck circulation are separated. Parking terms are usually dealt with in the lease, including allocation, access control and any bays reserved for management or visitors.
For industrial requirements, Isando is a different decision set from nearby office nodes: the test is warehouse efficiency, loading, yard usability and operational access, not office-led positioning. Across our listings, industrial rentals are R30 to R63 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R45 per m² net asking, with about R50 per m² gross including rates and levies. If your requirement is warehouse-led with a smaller admin component, Isando industrial stock is the relevant benchmark; if the requirement is primarily office-led, use a dedicated office-node comparison.
In Isando, walking-distance amenities are geared to industrial operations: fuel stations, takeaway food, basic retail, ATMs and supplier counters around Barbara Road, Isando Road and the main industrial streets. Many warehouses, yards and manufacturing sites have day-to-day services within a short walk, while heavier procurement, staff shopping and formal banking are usually handled by quick vehicle trips into Kempton Park or Edenvale. For industrial tenants, the practical value is driver support, parts and consumables, and lunch-time services near the loading operation.
Isando is reasonably well-served by public transport for an industrial node, with minibus taxis the practical mainstay for staff moving between Kempton Park, Edenvale, OR Tambo and the surrounding employment areas. Access is strongest on corridors such as Barbara Road and Isando Road, while Gautrain access via Rhodesfield or OR Tambo is useful but usually requires a connecting trip. For warehouse, logistics and manufacturing tenants, staff commute planning should focus on shift times and how easily workers can reach the specific gate.
Isando’s main advantage is its position between OR Tambo International Airport, the R24 and R21 corridors, and the wider East Rand industrial base, which suits logistics, warehousing and time-sensitive distribution. The area also offers established industrial infrastructure, with practical stock for manufacturing, storage and yard operations. For tenants, the trade-off is clear: Isando prioritises access, loading efficiency and operational convenience over showroom-led positioning.
Isando is industrial first, so businesses needing a client-facing office environment may find the area too logistics-led, with heavier vehicle movement, warehouse yards and service roads shaping the daily experience. Staff movement can also be less convenient without car access or shuttles, as the area is built around freight routes and industrial estates. Amenity depth is functional, so office teams should expect practical convenience rather than a dense mix of cafés, retail and after-work options.
Contact our Isando industrial brokerage team to arrange viewings for industrial premises with office components, including warehouses, logistics units, manufacturing space and yard-based properties. They can shortlist options around Isando’s main industrial routes and coordinate access with landlords or property managers.
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