# Sublease Savings Calculator

> Compare a direct lease vs sublease side-by-side over the same term.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/tools/sublease-savings
**Page type:** tool
**Last updated:** 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Compare a direct lease vs sublease side-by-side over the same term.
- Quantifies total savings, effective $/sf, monthly cash difference, and breakeven.
- Includes sublease-specific risk callouts.

## FAQ
### Why is sublease usually cheaper?
Sublessors typically discount 20–40% versus direct market rent to offload space quickly. The trade-off: shorter term, less TI, and the prime tenant's covenant risk.

### What are the risks of subleasing?
Prime tenant default risk (you lose your lease), no direct relationship with the landlord, often 'as-is' condition, limited renewal rights, and sub-lessor consent required for any alterations.

### Should I include opex?
If both deals are gross or both NNN, you can leave them out. If one is gross and the other is NNN, gross-up the NNN rent by typical opex (~$15–$25/sf in Class A) for a like-for-like comparison.

### What is breakeven?
The month where cumulative direct-lease spend would have caught up to cumulative sublease spend if rents were equal. It's a sanity check on how durable the sublease discount is.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/tools/sublease-savings), updated 2026-05-29T16:17:29.065Z.