Santa Monica, CA Retail Space for Lease
Browse 67 listing(s) for retail spaces across Santa Monica, 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 Monica asks $51.48 per square foot.
The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 34 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 7 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.
The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Santa Monica is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 28 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 25 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 in Santa Monica 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 12 such space(s) available.
Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,878 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 3 space(s) listed as Interior Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 6,490 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.
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.
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 Monica is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 40 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 4 such listing(s) here.
Santa Monica’s second most popular area is Mid-City Santa Monica, where you can find 19 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.
Wilshire - Montana 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.
Downtown Santa Monica
40
Mid-City Santa Monica
19
Wilshire - Montana
10
Ocean Park
8
Sunset Park
5
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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