What kitchens cost
How Much Does a Commercial Kitchen Cost to Rent?
The rates run from $5 to $300 per hour. The middle rate is $24.50 per hour. 239 of the 1265 kitchens on this site publish an hourly rate.
239 of the 1265 kitchens on this site publish an hourly rate. The rates run from $5 to $300 per hour. The middle rate is $24.50 per hour. The middle rate is the median. Half of the kitchens charge less, and half charge more.
Figures come from 239 kitchens that publish a rate on their own site. We never print a rate a kitchen does not publish. Rates change, so confirm the rate with the kitchen before you book.
For what sits behind a rate, read How Much Kitchen Time Do You Need, What to Check Before You Sign a Kitchen Agreement, and How to Price a Commercial Kitchen Rental.
Commercial kitchen rental cost by kitchen type
A type reaches this table at 3 published rates. Below that a low and a high say nothing.
| Kitchen type | Low | Middle | High | Kitchens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared-use kitchen | $5 | $25 | $300 | 140 |
| Commissary | $5 | $25 | $95 | 48 |
| Incubator | $5 | $22.50 | $85 | 44 |
| Church kitchen | $10 | $20 | $40 | 5 |
Every figure is an hourly rate.
Commercial kitchen rental cost by state
Each state with 3 or more published rates. A state name links to its own cost page, or to its kitchens when it has no cost page yet.
| State | Low | Middle | High | Kitchens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $6.13 | $33.75 | $300 | 28 |
| Texas | $11 | $25 | $120 | 22 |
| Florida | $5 | $21.50 | $50 | 18 |
| Oregon | $10 | $20 | $50 | 16 |
| Illinois | $10 | $24.50 | $50 | 13 |
| Washington | $14 | $27.50 | $75 | 11 |
| New York | $10 | $25 | $65 | 9 |
| Utah | $10 | $18.75 | $30 | 8 |
| Colorado | $6.73 | $19.50 | $35 | 7 |
| Indiana | $15 | $21 | $50 | 7 |
| New Jersey | $12 | $30 | $45 | 7 |
| Ohio | $12 | $20 | $29 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $32.50 | $40 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $23.25 | $40 | 6 |
| South Carolina | $14.28 | $25 | $44 | 6 |
| Virginia | $5 | $24.38 | $45 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $21 | $40 | 5 |
| Hawaii | $17 | $21.50 | $25 | 4 |
| Idaho | $12 | $24.25 | $40 | 4 |
| Michigan | $10 | $25 | $95 | 4 |
| Alabama | $15 | $25 | $25 | 3 |
| Connecticut | $20 | $20 | $35 | 3 |
| Iowa | $10 | $23 | $40 | 3 |
| Louisiana | $10 | $15 | $30 | 3 |
| Minnesota | $12.50 | $16.20 | $35 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | $15 | $20 | $30 | 3 |
| Tennessee | $15 | $25 | $30 | 3 |
Every figure is an hourly rate.
What a monthly membership costs
232 kitchens publish a monthly membership. They run from $9.99 to $13,000 a month.
A membership buys a block of time or a place in the kitchen. Some kitchens charge a membership as well as an hourly rate. Read the terms on the kitchen's own site.
How many hours you must book
177 kitchens publish a minimum booking. The most common minimum is 4 hours, at 52 kitchens.
- No minimum5 kitchens
- 1 hour4 kitchens
- 2 hours18 kitchens
- 2.5 hours1 kitchen
- 3 hours11 kitchens
- 4 hours52 kitchens
- 5 hours10 kitchens
- 6 hours5 kitchens
- 7 hours1 kitchen
- 8 hours9 kitchens
- 9 hours2 kitchens
- 10 hours32 kitchens
- 12 hours2 kitchens
- 15 hours4 kitchens
- 16 hours3 kitchens
- 17 hours1 kitchen
- 20 hours13 kitchens
- 25 hours1 kitchen
- 30 hours2 kitchens
- 50 hours1 kitchen
What moves the rate
The points below separate a cheap hour from an expensive one. Each point comes from the published rows, and nothing else.
The kitchen type
The type of kitchen moves the rate. Shared-use kitchens hold the highest middle rate, at $25 per hour. Church kitchens hold the lowest, at $20 per hour. The table above holds the rest.
The state
Rates differ by state among the 27 states with 3 or more published rates. California holds the highest middle rate, at $33.75 per hour. Louisiana holds the lowest, at $15 per hour.
A membership or an hourly rate
Some kitchens sell a monthly membership as well as hourly time. 121 kitchens publish both a membership and an hourly rate. 111 publish a membership and no hourly rate. The middle membership is $693.75 a month.
The minimum booking
A minimum booking sets the smallest bill you can pay. 138 kitchens ask for 4 hours or more. A short job costs more per hour at those kitchens.
Ready to pick one? Browse commercial kitchens for rent by state to see the equipment, the storage, and the contacts. Or find a kitchen by your budget, your storage, and your hours.
Questions about what a commercial kitchen costs to rent
What is the median hourly rate nationally?
The median hourly rate is $24.50. Rates run from $5 to $300 per hour. Figures come from 239 kitchens that publish a rate.
Is a membership cheaper than paying by the hour?
232 kitchens publish a monthly membership. They run from $9.99 to $13,000 a month. The median hourly rate is $24.50. Which one costs less depends on how many hours you book each month. Figures come from 232 published memberships and 239 published rates.
What minimum booking do kitchens ask?
177 kitchens publish a minimum booking. The most common minimum is 4 hours, at 52 kitchens. Figures come from 177 kitchens that publish a minimum booking.
Which type of kitchen costs the least per hour?
Church kitchens hold the lowest middle rate, at $20 per hour. Shared-use kitchens hold the highest, at $25 per hour. Figures come from 237 kitchens that publish a rate.