Denver, CO Retail Space for Lease

Search 233 retail listings in Denver, CO and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

4609 E Colfax Ave

4609 E Colfax Ave, Park Hill Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

3,803 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,803 SF
Year Built

1948
For Lease

$31.00/SF/YR
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40th & Central Park

40th Avenue & Central Park Boulevard, Stapleton Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

18,640 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

18,640 SF
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Art District Lofts

1275 N Santa Fe Dr, Lincoln Park, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

62,742 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,756 SF
Year Built

2023
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4501 Logan St

4501 Logan St, RiNo Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

3,186 SF
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Year Built

1918
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One River North

3930 Blake Street, RiNo Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

7,892 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

6,353 SF
Year Built

2024
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550 Broadway

550 Broadway, Speer, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

23,019 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,770 SF
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7515 W Yale Ave

7515 W Yale Ave, Bear Valley, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

7,376 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,376 SF
Year Built

1989
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38th & Federal

3756 Federal Blvd, Highland, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

7,660 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,660 SF
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Steel House

3100 North Brighton Blvd, RiNo Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Office

321,308 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

310,910 SF
Year Built

2025
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Retail Space Rents in Denver, CO

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 Denver asks $27.52 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Denver, CO

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 87 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 Denver, CO

NNN 87
Modified Gross 5
Full Service 3

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Denver, CO

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Denver is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 168 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 120 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 Denver, CO

Retail space in Denver 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 46 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,758 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 39 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,824 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 13 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 8,572 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 Denver, CO, by Use Type

Restaurant

Street Retail

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Restaurant

3,758 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,824 sq. ft.

Freestanding

8,572 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 Denver, CO

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.

LoDo is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 84 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 11 such listing(s) here.

Denver’s second most popular area is Downtown Denver, where you can find 43 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 6 listing(s) available here.

RiNo Denver is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 40 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 3 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

LoDo

Downtown Denver

RiNo Denver

Cherry Creek

Lincoln Park

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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Denver, CO Retail Space for Lease

4609 E Colfax Ave

40th & Central Park

Art District Lofts

4501 Logan St

One River North

550 Broadway

7515 W Yale Ave

38th & Federal

Steel House

Retail Space Rents in Denver, CO

Retail Space Lease Types in Denver, CO

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Denver, CO

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Denver, CO

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Denver, CO

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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