Vancouver, BC Retail Space for Lease

Browse 78 listing(s) for retail spaces across Vancouver, BC.

World Trade Centre

999 Canada Place, Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 2,700 SF
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2073 Dundas Street

2073 Dundas Street, Grandview - Woodland, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 2,595 SF
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2025 West Broadway

2025 West Broadway, Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,480 SF
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405 Powell Street

405 Powell Street, Strathcona, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 3,695 SF
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Marine Gateway

408-456 Southwest Marine Drive, Marpole, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

2 spaces available / 1,840 - 6,956 SF
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4388 Fraser Street

4388 Fraser Street, Kensington - Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,301 SF
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1618 West 3rd Avenue

1618 West 3rd Avenue, Fairview, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,725 SF
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1242 Robson Street

1242 Robson Street, West End Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$12.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 6,715 SF
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1885–1887 West Broadway

1885–1887 West Broadway, Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$35.00/SF/YR
2 spaces available / 4,298 - 4,358 SF
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2570 Granville Street

2570 Granville Street, Fairview, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$412.50/MO
1 space available / 584 SF
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Sheraton Wall Centre

1087 Hornby Street, Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,047 SF
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1438 Cedar Cottage Mews

1438 Cedar Cottage Mews, Kensington - Cedar Cottage, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,492 SF
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2201 West 1st Avenue

2201 West 1st Avenue, Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 2,492 SF
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2079 Dundas Street

2079 Dundas Street, Grandview - Woodland, Vancouver, BC
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 1,252 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Vancouver, BC

Rent costs for this type of commercial space depend on a variety of factors. The foremost of these is location, which will dictate how accessible a business is and how much foot traffic it gets. Other factors, such as space type and lease structure, also come into play. On average, retail space for lease in Vancouver asks $44.11 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Vancouver, BC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 24 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 13 retail space(s) offered under a Net lease agreement type, and 3 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Vancouver, BC

NNN 24
Net 13
Full Service 3

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Vancouver, BC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Vancouver is 1,000 to 2,500 sq. ft.. Currently, the local market offers 34 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 23 listing(s) in the 2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft. range. It should be noted that spaces in this real estate category are generally specialized to cater to the needs of a particular business, so the average sizes of different retail space types can vary greatly.

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Vancouver, BC

Retail space in Vancouver comes in all types, shapes, and sizes, so you have a good chance to find the right space for your business. The most common type here is listed as Street Retail and you can find 15 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,717 square feet. You’ll find street retail spaces are mostly located in urban and suburban areas that have high foot traffic. This type of space is often a great choice for smaller retailers that are looking for well-positioned points of sale.

The local market is also home to 4 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,161 square feet. Retail space specialized for restaurants usually includes ample seating areas and enough room for the safe preparation of food. Restaurant spaces may be embedded in a larger mall or can be freestanding buildings.

What’s more, you can find 2 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 2,470 square feet. Freestanding retail spaces or buildings are a great choice for businesses that need more room to carry out their day-to-day operations and want to stand out. Being located on their own lot and generally featuring more generous showroom and storage space than other such space types, freestanding retail offers tenants the leeway to build the experience they want.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Vancouver, BC, by Use Type

Street Retail

Restaurant

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Vancouver, BC, by Use Type

Street Retail

1,717 sq. ft.

Restaurant

3,161 sq. ft.

Freestanding

2,470 sq. ft.

However, besides these popular subtypes, the market has a lot to offer for entrepreneurs looking for the right space to promote their business and get their goods to customers.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Vancouver, BC

In general, the most successful retail businesses are located within relatively close proximity of each other, which leads to some neighborhoods becoming famous shopping destinations. Even in the case of suburban strip malls, the simple fact that so many different products can be purchased under the same roof can encourage customers to spend more.

Downtown Vancouver is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 47 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 8 such listing(s) here.

Vancouver’s second most popular area is Kitsilano, where you can find 14 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 1 listing(s) available here.

Fairview is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 11 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Vancouver, BC

Downtown Vancouver

Kitsilano

Fairview

Kensington - Cedar Cottage

Mount Pleasant

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

When you’re looking to give your business a storefront, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The first choice is, of course, location. You’ll have to decide whether your business would operate better in the heart of the city or if it is more likely to thrive in a suburban setting.

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on CommercialSearch.com

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Vancouver, BC Retail Space for Lease

World Trade Centre

2073 Dundas Street

2025 West Broadway

405 Powell Street

Marine Gateway

4388 Fraser Street

1618 West 3rd Avenue

1242 Robson Street

1885–1887 West Broadway

2570 Granville Street

Sheraton Wall Centre

1438 Cedar Cottage Mews

2201 West 1st Avenue

2079 Dundas Street

Retail Space Rents in Vancouver, BC

Retail Space Lease Types in Vancouver, BC

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Vancouver, BC

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Vancouver, BC

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Vancouver, BC

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Vancouver, BC, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Vancouver, BC, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Vancouver, BC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Vancouver, BC

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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