Santa Barbara, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 28 retail listings in Santa Barbara, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

25 West Cota Street

25 West Cota Street, Lower State, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

13,971 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

12,561 SF
For Lease

$2.75 - $3.15/SF/MO
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Mesa Center

2010 Cliff Drive, West Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

56,807 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,920 SF
Year Built

1957
For Lease

$3.50/SF/MO
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915 State Street

915 State Street, Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

8,248 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,300 SF
For Lease

$3.25/SF/MO
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2600 De La Vina Street

2600 De La Vina Street, North State, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

7,213 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,156 SF
For Lease

$3.00/SF/MO
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1292 Coast Village Rd

1292 Coast Village Rd, Coast Village, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

1,101 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,101 SF
For Lease

$8.00/SF/MO
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30 East Figueroa Street

30 East Figueroa Street, Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Office

7,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,000 SF
For Lease

$2.65 - $3.25/SF/MO
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3860 State Street

3860 State Street, North State, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

3,966 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,966 SF
For Lease

$3.25/SF/MO
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Paseo Nuevo

701 State Street, Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Property

Retail

154,900 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,912 SF
Year Built

1990
For Lease

$2.25/SF/MO
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Retail Space Rents in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara asks $40.23 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Barbara, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 14 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 6 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Santa Barbara, CA

NNN 14
Modified Gross 6

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Santa Barbara, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Santa Barbara is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 14 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 12 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 Santa Barbara, CA

Retail space in Santa Barbara 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 9 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,787 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 1 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,800 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.

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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 18 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

Santa Barbara’s second most popular area is Lower State, 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 5 listing(s) available here.

North State is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 5 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Barbara, CA

Downtown Santa Barbara

Lower State

North State

West Downtown Santa Barbara

West Mesa

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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Santa Barbara, CA Retail Space for Lease

25 West Cota Street

Mesa Center

915 State Street

2600 De La Vina Street

1292 Coast Village Rd

30 East Figueroa Street

3860 State Street

Paseo Nuevo

Retail Space Rents in Santa Barbara, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Barbara, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Santa Barbara, CA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Santa Barbara, CA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Santa Barbara, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Barbara, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Barbara, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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