Oakland, CA Retail Space for Lease
Search 62 retail listings in Oakland, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.
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540 39th St, Mosswood, Oakland, CA -
459 8th St., Old Oakland, Oakland, CA
Retail Space Rents in Oakland, 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 Oakland asks $29.6 per square foot.
Retail Space Lease Types in Oakland, CA
The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 15 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 6 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 2 Modified Gross listing(s).
Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Oakland, CA
- NNN 15
- Full Service 6
- Modified Gross 2
Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Oakland, CA
The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Oakland is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 44 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 28 listing(s) in the 2,500 sqft to 5,000 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 Oakland, CA
Retail space in Oakland 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 18 such space(s) available.
Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,296 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 10 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,750 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 1 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 1,200 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 Oakland, CA, by Use Type
Street Retail
18
Restaurant
10
Freestanding
1
Regional Mall
1
Average Retail Listing Size in Oakland, CA, by Use Type
Street Retail
3,296 sq. ft.
Restaurant
2,750 sq. ft.
Freestanding
1,200 sq. ft.
Regional Mall
22,680 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 33 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 12 such listing(s) here.
Oakland’s second most popular area is Jack London, where you can find 11 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Restaurant. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 3 listing(s) available here.
Waverly is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 10 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.
Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland
33
Jack London
11
Waverly
10
Mosswood
10
Havenscourt
6
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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