Santa Cruz, CA Retail Space for Lease

Browse 11 listing(s) for retail spaces across Santa Cruz, CA.

Stonehouse Business Center

1658 Soquel Avenue, Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$0.19/SF/MO
1 space available / 3,000 SF
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River Row

414 Front St, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$42.00/SF/YR
9 spaces available / 320 - 2,917 SF
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1117 Pacific Ave

1117 Pacific Ave, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 11,500 SF
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Chestnut Street Apartments

525 Laurel Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 2,682 SF
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1010-1012 Pacific Ave

1010-1012 Pacific Ave, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$33.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 1,266 SF
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New Leaf Center

1128-1134 Pacific Ave, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$39.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 3,761 SF
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103-1411 Pacific Avenue & 106-120 Church Street & 111-115 Locust Street

1405 Pacific Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 1,899 - 9,565 SF
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Anton Pacific

100 Laurel Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$0.25/SF/MO
2 spaces available / 3,457 - 4,622 SF
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Nanda on Pacific

1547 Pacific Ave, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 4,457 SF
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Almar Shopping Center

841 Almar Ave, Garfield, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$0.27/SF/MO
3 spaces available / 957 - 3,770 SF
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525 Cedar St

525 Cedar St, Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$42.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 1,022 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz asks $40.5 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Cruz, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 9 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

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

NNN 9
Modified Gross 1

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

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Santa Cruz is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 8 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 8 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 Cruz, CA

Retail space in Santa Cruz 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 Interior Retail and you can find 15 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,047 square feet. Interior retail space can accommodate a wide variety of vendors and is designed specifically to enhance the experience of the clients and to encourage them to engage with the products and services that are being offered.

The local market is also home to 3 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,980 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 3,000 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 Santa Cruz, CA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

Restaurant

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Santa Cruz, CA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

4,047 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,980 sq. ft.

Freestanding

3,000 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 19 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Interior Retail. You can find 15 such listing(s) here.

Santa Cruz’s second most popular area is Garfield, where you can find 3 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 1 listing(s) available here.

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

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Cruz, CA

Downtown Santa Cruz

Garfield

Seabright

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 Cruz, CA Retail Space for Lease

Stonehouse Business Center

River Row

1117 Pacific Ave

Chestnut Street Apartments

1010-1012 Pacific Ave

New Leaf Center

103-1411 Pacific Avenue & 106-120 Church Street & 111-115 Locust Street

Anton Pacific

Nanda on Pacific

Almar Shopping Center

525 Cedar St

Retail Space Rents in Santa Cruz, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Average Retail Listing Size in Santa Cruz, CA, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Cruz, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Cruz, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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