How to Sublet Your Medical Office
A step-by-step guide to turning unused exam rooms, offices, and practice space into steady monthly income.
If you run a medical practice, chances are you have space sitting idle part of the week. Maybe it's an extra exam room, back office space, or an infusion area that only runs a few days. Subletting that space can generate meaningful revenue—some practices earn $2,000 to $20,000+ per month—without disrupting your primary operations.
1. Identify Your Available Space
Start by looking at your floor plan with fresh eyes. Common spaces that work well for subletting include:
- Exam rooms not in use every day—perfect for specialists who see patients 1–3 days per week
- Back offices and administrative areas that sit empty afternoons or weekends
- Procedure or infusion rooms that run on specific schedules, leaving gaps other providers can fill
- Entire suites if you've downsized or consolidated
2. Set Clear Terms and Pricing
Decide what kind of arrangement works for your practice. Most medical subletting falls into a few categories:
- Daily or half-day rates—great for providers who need space once or twice a week
- Monthly flat rates—simpler for ongoing, full-time subtenants
- Shared-use agreements—multiple providers rotate through the same rooms on different schedules
Look at comparable listings in your city on SubMed to benchmark your pricing. Factor in whether you're including utilities, internet, shared reception, or medical equipment.
3. List Your Space
Posting on SubMed takes just a few minutes. Include clear photos, a description of what's included (furniture, equipment, shared amenities), your schedule availability, and your price range. Practices with detailed listings and multiple photos tend to get inquiries faster.
4. Screen and Select Subtenants
Not every inquiry will be the right fit. Think about specialty compatibility (will an allergist's foot traffic conflict with your waiting room?), scheduling alignment, and insurance and licensing requirements. SubMed lets you connect directly with interested providers so you can have these conversations before committing.
5. Formalize the Agreement
Put everything in writing. A good sublease for medical space should cover rent and payment schedule, permitted use and hours, shared areas and equipment, insurance requirements, and termination terms. For more detail, see our guide to medical office subletting agreements.
Real-world example
A Beverly Hills internal medicine practice had extra exam rooms, an infusion center, and back office space sitting underused. They listed on SubMed and now sublet on flexible terms to an allergist, dermatologist, therapist, and third-party infusion providers. Sublet revenue exceeds $20,000/month while keeping the main practice focused on primary care.
Get Started
Ready to turn your unused space into income? It takes just a few minutes to post a listing.