San Diego, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 165 retail listings in San Diego, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

16646-16656 Bernardo Center Drive

16646-16656 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

10,338 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,338 SF
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Palm Promenade

940 Dennery Road, Ocean View Hills, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

1,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
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675-687 Turquoise St

675-687 Turquoise St, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, CA
Property

Retail

10,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,626 SF
For Lease

$2.75 - $3.15/SF/MO
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Plaza Rancho Penasquitos

9821-10025 Carmel Mountain Rd., Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

167,705 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

5,749 SF
Year Built

1980
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Palm Ridge Shopping Center

4370 Palm Avenue, Otay Mesa West, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

23,094 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

1980
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Retail Space Rents in San Diego, 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 San Diego asks $29.44 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in San Diego, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 27 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 5 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type, and 3 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in San Diego, CA

NNN 27
Modified Gross 5
Full Service 3

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in San Diego, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in San Diego is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 155 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 79 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 San Diego, CA

Retail space in San Diego 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 Restaurant and you can find 43 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,913 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.

The local market is also home to 9 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,164 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.

What’s more, you can find 2 listing(s) in the Retail (Other) category, currently available in the average size of 2,296 square feet. Retail spaces come in many shapes and designs. Some are specifically tailored to the tenant that uses them, others are more generic space that can easily be reconfigured to accommodate different kinds of businesses over time.

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

Restaurant

Street Retail

Retail (Other)

Average Retail Listing Size in San Diego, CA, by Use Type

Restaurant

3,913 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,164 sq. ft.

Retail (Other)

2,296 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 San Diego, 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.

Midway is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 25 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 1 such listing(s) here.

San Diego’s second most popular area is Mission Valley West, where you can find 23 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 12 listing(s) available here.

Kearny Mesa is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 23 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Diego, CA

Midway

Mission Valley West

Kearny Mesa

Marina

Core - Columbia

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.

How much space do you think you will need? A smaller, more specialized business may find a mall space to be more than accommodating, but if you’re looking to set up a business like a diner, car wash, or furniture store, a freestanding space or big box retail space in a shopping center may be more appropriate.

Some properties also go the extra mile to become more environmentally friendly, which is often indicated by a LEED certification. The San Diego real estate market is home to 2 LEED-certified retail building(s). This kind of space represents 1.08% of the city’s total retail real estate.

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in San Diego, CA

LEED Platinum

LEED Silver

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

Recent Retail Market News

Capstone Advisors Buys San Diego Retail Center

JLL arranged the $32 million deal.

San Diego Shopping Center Sells for $57M

Cushman & Wakefield arranged the deal on behalf of the buyer.

Decron Pays $99M for San Diego Shopping Center

The deal marks the buyer’s first retail acquisition in more than 15 years.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Sells San Diego Mall for $290M

The two-parcel asset totals 1.5 million square feet.

Westfield Sells 1.2 MSF San Diego Shopping Center

North County Mall last traded in 1994.

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San Diego, CA Retail Space for Lease

16646-16656 Bernardo Center Drive

Palm Promenade

675-687 Turquoise St

Plaza Rancho Penasquitos

Palm Ridge Shopping Center

Retail Space Rents in San Diego, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in San Diego, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in San Diego, CA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in San Diego, CA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in San Diego, CA

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

Average Retail Listing Size in San Diego, CA, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Diego, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Diego, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in San Diego, CA

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Recent Retail Market News

Capstone Advisors Buys San Diego Retail Center

San Diego Shopping Center Sells for $57M

Decron Pays $99M for San Diego Shopping Center

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Sells San Diego Mall for $290M

Westfield Sells 1.2 MSF San Diego Shopping Center

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