Berkeley, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 37 retail listings in Berkeley, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

McKevitt Auto Dealership

2700-2704 Shattuck Ave, South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property

Retail

22,257 SF
Availability

1 Space

22,257 SF
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1400 Shattuck Avenue

1400 Shattuck Ave North Berkeley, North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property

Retail

3,253 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

3,350 SF
For Lease

$3.25 - $3.65/SF/MO
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700 University Ave

700 University Ave, Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property

Retail

9,864 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

9,864 SF
Year Built

1951
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2530 San Pablo Avenue

2530 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Property

Retail

2,242 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,152 SF
For Lease

$2.50/SF/MO
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2915 Telegraph Avenue

2915 Telegraph Ave, Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
Property

Office

13,307 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

3,487 SF
For Lease

$3.50 - $4.00/SF/MO
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Retail Space Rents in Berkeley, CA

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 Berkeley asks $39.9 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Berkeley, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 11 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 6 retail space(s) offered under a Industrial Gross lease agreement type, and 4 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Berkeley, CA

NNN 11
Industrial Gross 6
Full Service 4

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Berkeley, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Berkeley is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 32 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 10 listing(s) in the less than 1,000 sqft 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 Berkeley, CA

Retail space in Berkeley 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 11 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,576 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 7 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 5,492 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.

What’s more, you can find 5 listing(s) in the Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 4,012 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.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Berkeley, CA, by Use Type

Street Retail

Freestanding

Restaurant

Average Retail Listing Size in Berkeley, CA, by Use Type

Street Retail

4,576 sq. ft.

Freestanding

5,492 sq. ft.

Restaurant

4,012 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 Berkeley, CA

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 Berkeley is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 28 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 6 such listing(s) here.

Berkeley’s second most popular area is Central Berkeley, where you can find 8 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Freestanding. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 5 listing(s) available here.

Southwest Berkeley is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 7 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Berkeley, CA

Downtown Berkeley

Central Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley

South Berkeley

North Berkeley

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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Berkeley, CA Retail Space for Lease

McKevitt Auto Dealership

1400 Shattuck Avenue

700 University Ave

2530 San Pablo Avenue

2915 Telegraph Avenue

Retail Space Rents in Berkeley, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in Berkeley, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Berkeley, CA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Berkeley, CA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Berkeley, CA

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Berkeley, CA, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Berkeley, CA, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Berkeley, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Berkeley, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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