Median asking rent
Asking rent per m² per month, 7-year trend. Based on 350 units listed through Anvil Property Smith.
Investments and developments
Capital and infrastructure activity in Spartan. These are projects that materially change the supply, access or amenity of the node.
- Planned2026
Inside Kempton Park’s redevelopment vision
The City of Ekurhuleni set out interconnected precinct plans for Kempton Park focused on urban renewal, transport integration, mixed-use development and infrastructure-led investment across the broader node linked to the Aerotropolis strategy.
Kempton Express / The Citizen ↗ - Planned2026
Expressions of Interest for Precinct Plans
Ekurhuleni invited private-sector participation around 18 approved precinct plans under its 2025 MSDF to unlock investment, regeneration and coordinated public-sector-supported development in nodes including the OR Tambo Aerotropolis corridor affecting Kempton Park.
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As of 2026-07-20
Spartan on the map
The defined node boundary and the 407 buildings Anvil Property tracks within it.
Spartan is an established airport-side industrial node in Gauteng for companies that need practical industrial space with short travel time to air freight, suppliers and regional routes. The area suits logistics operators, light manufacturers and technical service businesses that value yard access, loading capability and operational efficiency over showroom frontage.
Its key draw is location discipline. From the properties we cover, Spartan is about 8 minutes to OR Tambo, which keeps it relevant for freight-linked tenants and businesses with staff, clients or stock moving through the airport corridor. This is a working node, not a lifestyle precinct; that is exactly why it remains useful for companies that need industrial property near OR Tambo without moving into a heavier outlying logistics park.
Understanding Spartan as an industrial node
The tenant ecosystem is built around an established industrial base where practical space requirements drive location decisions. The area has developed through incremental industrial use: warehouses, workshops, service yards and office components that support dispatch, storage, repair, assembly and field teams moving through the airport corridor. That gives the node a working profile with airport-linked supply chain demand, but also a broader base of businesses serving Ekurhuleni and greater Gauteng.
The tenant mix is generally operational, with less emphasis on client-facing frontage and more on what the premises can handle during a normal trading day. Typical users include:
- Freight and distribution businesses
- Light assembly and technical operations
- Trade suppliers and parts distributors
- Field-service and maintenance companies
- Businesses needing yard and roller-shutter access
This mix matters because it supports operational tenure. Companies in Spartan are often there for function: loading geometry, access for vehicles, practical office-to-warehouse ratios and the ability to run teams without paying for a corporate-office environment. The area is therefore better read as a production and movement node than a destination for image-led office users.
The development pattern also means tenants should expect variation between properties. Some premises offer cleaner, more modernised industrial space; others are valued for fit-out flexibility, yard depth or simple access. For a corporate tenant, the question is less whether Spartan is fashionable and more whether the building’s dimensions, circulation and lease terms match the operating model.
Why businesses choose Spartan over newer nodes
The main argument is airport access without airport-fringe complexity. For a tenant moving stock, technicians or urgent parts through the east of Johannesburg, the area gives you a practical industrial base with fast reach into OR Tambo and the Ekurhuleni road network. Across our listings, the airport is about 8 minutes away, which is short enough to affect daily operating rhythm, not just map distance.
The node works best when the property decision is led by dispatch efficiency, loading practicality and staff movement. A business choosing Spartan is usually weighing it against more visible commercial addresses or larger logistics parks; the trade-off is clear. You give up some profile and amenity depth, but gain a location built around working industrial use and routing via roads such as Zuurfontein Road and Forge Road.
Spartan is strongest for tenants with these operating requirements:
- Air-freight and courier-linked distribution
- Light manufacturing with regular supplier collections
- Technical service teams needing workshop and dispatch space
- Storage users that need functional loading and yard movement
Building selection still matters. Some parks in the area offer structured access control, including examples on Zuurfontein Road, while properties on Forge Road include secure park environments with 24-hour security. For the right business, that combination of controlled industrial premises, short airport travel time and practical routing is the reason to choose Spartan over a more office-led or showroom-led location.
Infrastructure and building specifications
The building envelope is broad, so the first cut should be physical fit. Across the properties we currently cover, the median listed unit is around 1,800 m², with the middle band from 750 to 3,188 m²; selected larger stock extends above 9,000 m². That puts mid-sized logistics, storage, light manufacturing and service businesses in play, but the unit mix is not uniform enough to assume one standard warehouse layout across the node.
Clear height is the main technical spread. In our listings, eaves run from 3.0 m to 11.0 m, which is the difference between low-height storage or workshop use and a more efficient high-bay warehouse. Dock levellers are standard across the listed stock, but loading suitability still needs a site-by-site check because dock provision does not settle yard depth, turning circle, roller-shutter position or slab capacity.
The key checks before committing are practical:
- Confirm usable eave height after lights and sprinklers.
- Test truck access through the yard.
- Check slab loading against racking or machinery.
- Match dock positions to dispatch flow.
- Inspect fit-out age and services.
The grade profile is mixed across the buildings we cover. Some units will suit a clean warehouse and office split with limited capex; others need closer attention to refurbishment, yard condition and internal specification before they can carry a heavier operation. For Spartan, the infrastructure question is usually which specification band a business can live with: lower-clearance economical space, standard distribution space, or the scarcer larger box with stronger loading efficiency.
- Power supply
- Three-phase standard
- Loading access
- Dock levellers limited
- Yard space
- Generous yard areas
- Eave heights
- Typical range 1.0–14.0 m.
Power assessment recommended
Power supply capacity generally supports light to medium manufacturing. Prospective tenants with heavy machinery, HVAC requirements, or high electrical demand should obtain written confirmation of available amperage and conduct a formal load assessment before committing to a lease.
Industrial property rental rates in Spartan
Spartan trades as two markets, so it helps to read the rate in two bands rather than one number:
- Older, established stock: about R50 to R65 per m² (net)
- Newer and new-build space: about R70 to R80 per m² (net)
Across all current listings that is a R45 to R85 per m² spread (10th to 90th percentile), and once rates and levies are added the working figure is roughly R63 per m² gross. Where a unit lands depends far more on age, grade and condition than on a single market rate, so it is always worth asking for a full rental breakdown and confirming the figure with us. A lower asking rental can also lose its edge quickly if the space needs reinstatement or compromises truck access and dispatch flow.
The space that tends to absorb fastest is the unit that is clean and usable immediately: decent warehouse volume, workable loading, sufficient power and an office component that does not consume too much floor area. Movement within the band is usually driven by a few measurable factors:
- Yard depth and truck circulation
- Roller-shutter access and loading position
- Power supply and warehouse height
- Office-to-warehouse ratio
- Condition of flooring, roof and lighting
At the top end of the band, a tenant should expect better operational efficiency, not just a neater reception area. At the lower end, the saving can be real, but it needs to be tested against fit-out spend, downtime and whether the premises can handle the business’s daily vehicle and storage requirements.
| Property type | Rate /m² /month | Typical size | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older / Value Stock | R50–R65 | 500–8,000 m² | Large erf, on-grade doors, 3-phase power |
| Standard Industrial | R65–R78 | 400–3,000 m² | Good access, yard space, mezzanine offices |
| Refurbished / Premium | R80–R90+ | 200–2,000 m² | Upgraded spec, modern loading, improved eaves |
| Monthly budget | Approximate size | Likely property type |
|---|---|---|
| R20,000–R50,000 | 200–700 m² | Smaller workshop or business park unit |
| R50,000–R120,000 | 700–1,800 m² | Standard industrial unit with yard access |
| R120,000–R250,000 | 1,800–3,500 m² | Mid-range distribution or manufacturing facility |
| R250,000+ | 3,500–8,000+ m² | Large standalone facility |
Net vs gross rental
Quoted rates are net figures excluding VAT, operating costs, municipal rates, and utilities. Total occupancy cost is typically 30–50% above the headline rental. Always request a full cost breakdown before comparing properties.
Key buildings
Spartan is not a single uniform precinct. It is made up of a network of industrial streets, each with its own character, typical property size, and pricing profile. Understanding which streets align with your operational requirements can save considerable time in a market where vacancy runs below 5% and well-priced properties are absorbed quickly.
- Growthpoint Midi Park, Spartan5 listings95 Loper Ave, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Freehold industrial midi park on Loper Avenue in Spartan, within the Aeroport logistics precinct near OR Tambo. Mid-size warehouse units suit distribution, light manufacturing and service businesses needing East Rand access.
- 136 Plane Road1 listing136 Plane Rd, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Prominent industrial property on Plane Road in Spartan’s established Aeroport logistics precinct. Mixed-use warehouse and office space with 180A three-phase power, truck-friendly access and quick R21 links, suited to manufacturing, engineering and distribution tenants.
- 34 Director Road1 listing34 - 36 Director Road, Aeroport, Spartan, Kempton Park
Small industrial warehouse building in the Aeroport Spartan node on Director Road, comprising two units. Suited to light industrial or distribution tenants needing practical space close to OR Tambo and the East Rand road network.
- 1 Johann Birkart Road1 listing7 Milne St, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Purpose-built pharmaceutical industrial facility in Spartan, Aeroport, within the East Rand's established logistics and manufacturing node. Best suited to regulated industrial or warehousing tenants needing a compliance-focused building near OR Tambo.
- 3 Forge Road1 listing3 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park
Prominent corner industrial property in the established Spartan node at Aeroport, Kempton Park. Multi-unit warehouses with small offices and mezzanines suit trade-counter, retail warehouse and light industrial tenants.
- 111A - 111B Fitter Road1 listing111 Fitter Rd, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Large-format industrial facility in Spartan’s Aeroport node on Fitter Road, within the established East Rand logistics and manufacturing belt. Best suited to warehousing, distribution or light industrial tenants needing scale and truck access.
- Kelvin View Business Park1 listing107 Zuurfontein Rd, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Small-unit industrial business park on Zuurfontein Road in Spartan, near OR Tambo and the East Rand freight routes. Suits light industrial, storage, service trade and workshop tenants needing compact, practical space.
- 1 Spartan Road, Aeroport1 listing1 Spartan Rd, Spartan, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Corner industrial facility in the established Aeroport node at Spartan and Isando roads. Logistics-configured warehouse units with roller shutters, dock levellers and a large yard, suited to distribution, fleet and light industrial tenants.
Available industrial space in Spartan — current listings
UNIT 22
Kelvin View Business Park
206m² warehouse to let in Spartan at R110/m² gross. 6m eaves, mezzanine, protective floor matting, 4m roller shutter. Contact Ewan Sharp ...
Ewan Sharp
Candidate Property Practitioner
UNIT 1
12 Hamburg Street
Quick Property Facts Property Type: Industrial warehouse with officesLocation: Aeroport Spartan, Kempton ParkTotal GLA: 540m²Warehouse A...
Ewan Sharp
Candidate Property Practitioner
UNIT 02
34 Director Road
715m² warehouse to let in Spartan at R85/m² gross. 8m eaves, 100-amp power, main road exposure, superlink yard. Contact E...
Ewan Sharp
Candidate Property Practitioner
ENTIRE PROPERTY
2 Spartan Road, Aeroport
3,302m² warehouse and office to rent in Aeroport, Spartan at R72/m² triple net. 300-amp 3-phase power, solar backup, 9m height, dock leve...
Ewan Sharp
Candidate Property Practitioner
UNIT 4 & 5
Growthpoint Midi Park, Spartan
6,932m² warehouse to let in Spartan at R78/m² gross. 8m eaves, 160-amp power, dock and on-grade loading, superlink yard. Contact Ewan Sha...
Ewan Sharp
Candidate Property Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
Spartan is mainly an industrial node for warehousing and light manufacturing, with stock ranging from functional mini-units to standalone factories and larger distribution premises. Tenants will also find workshop-style properties, showroom-and-warehouse combinations, and yards suited to logistics, fleet operations or equipment storage. The area generally suits businesses that need practical industrial space with road access to Kempton Park, Jet Park and the OR Tambo cargo environment.
Across our Spartan listings, industrial rentals run from R45 to R85 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), with a median R60 per m² net asking rental. Once rates and levies are included, the typical gross asking level is about R63 per m², so tenants should compare quoted rentals on a like-for-like net versus gross basis.
Spartan is suitable for logistics and distribution businesses, especially where operations need 8 min to OR Tambo for airfreight, courier movement, or airport-linked supplier networks. The area works best for companies that value an industrial operating environment over corporate-office frontage, with the trade-off being a more functional location profile than tenant-facing commercial precincts.
In Spartan, mid-sized industrial units are the baseline: across our current listings, the median unit size is 1800 m². The typical 750–3188 m² range covers most standard warehouse requirements, while larger users can find stock above 9000+ m² in the properties we cover. For tenants, the practical split is between units sized for distribution, light manufacturing or storage, and larger boxes where yard access, truck movement and power become the deciding factors.
Yes. Spartan has modern warehouse options, although the area includes a mix of newer, refurbished and older industrial stock, so building specs need to be checked case by case. The strongest options usually suit tenants needing East Rand access, yard circulation, roller-shutter loading and links to the R21 and R24.
Yes. Spartan is an established industrial node, so three-phase power is common and the area generally supports warehousing, light manufacturing and logistics users. Capacity still needs to be checked site by site, because available supply depends on the property’s existing allocation, transformer capacity and any prior upgrades. For heavier machinery or cold storage, confirm the approved power supply and upgrade route before signing.
Spartan is the more direct choice where the brief is airport-linked warehousing or service operations: across our listings, net asking rentals run R45 to R85 per m² (10th to 90th percentile), median R60, with gross asking at about R63 per m² including rates and levies, and OR Tambo is 8 min away. Gosforth Park is better treated as a broader Germiston-side logistics alternative, usually considered when a business is weighing freeway distribution and industrial park format against Spartan’s airport catchment. If your priority is airfreight response time, supplier calls around Kempton Park and quick airport staff trips, Spartan has the clearer case; if the operation is less airport-sensitive, compare individual yards, truck access and lease economics property by property.
Spartan’s main advantage is its position within the OR Tambo catchment, with the airport about 8 min away. This is a practical edge for air-freight users, courier operations, technical services and companies with frequent regional travel. It also offers an established industrial operating environment where warehousing, light manufacturing and service trades can function without the office-park constraints found in more corporate nodes. For tenants, the trade-off is clear: Spartan suits businesses that value airport-led logistics and operational convenience ahead of a customer-facing corporate address.
Spartan’s main trade-off is that it is an older industrial node, so building condition, yard depth and office finish can vary materially from one property to the next. Truck movement along Spartan Road and nearby routes can create congestion at peak times, and the area has a more functional industrial character than newer managed logistics parks. For staff-facing businesses, limited retail amenity and weaker corporate office appeal may be drawbacks, although the location still works well for companies prioritising airport access and established industrial infrastructure.
Contact Anvil Property Smith and ask for an industrial broker covering Spartan. We currently handle enquiries for businesses that need warehouse or light-industrial space with 8 min to OR Tambo, so the broker can shortlist suitable options and arrange viewings.
Final thoughts on renting industrial space in Spartan
The honest verdict is that Spartan is strongest when the premises have to support daily operating control. The area is less about profile and more about how quickly vehicles, staff, parts and stock can move through a normal working day. For a company with dispatch pressure, service teams or air-freight dependency, the airport-side position is a measurable advantage, especially where time lost between site, client and OR Tambo affects cost.
Tenants should still judge each property on the basics: yard usability, loading geometry, power, office-to-warehouse ratio and how the site handles peak movement. Spartan rewards a clear brief. If the requirement is led by operational efficiency, it can be a sensible East Rand base; if the brief is led by client-facing frontage, other nodes may compete harder. The closing comparison is simple: choose Spartan when the building needs to work before it needs to impress.
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