Washington, DC Retail Space for Lease

Search 230 retail listings in Washington, DC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

3500-3518 Connecticut Ave NW

3508 Connecticut Ave NW, Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Property

Office

19,951 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,498 SF
Year Built

1900
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2303 14th Street NW, Columbia Heights Dc Washington, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

153,272 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,266 SF
Year Built

2010
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1063 Wisconsin Ave NW

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Georgetown, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

1,572 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,572 SF
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705 H St NE

705 H St NE, H Street Washington, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

1,862 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,862 SF
Year Built

1917
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Jenkins Row

1391 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

50,562 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,162 SF
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2009 14th Street NW

2009 14th Street NW, U Street Washington, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

2,805 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,805 SF
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1501-1503 Connecticut Ave NW

1501-1503 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

5,485 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,860 SF
For Lease

$45.00 - $90.00/SF/YR
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Georgia Ave Carry-Out

3725 Georgia Ave NW, Petworth, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

4,083 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,400 SF
Year Built

1912
For Lease

$52.00/SF/YR
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1432 K St NW

1432 K St NW, Downtown Washington, Washington, DC
Property

Office

3,685 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

3,685 SF
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Heights Shopping Center

333 Hawaii Ave NE, Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC
Property

Retail

1,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Washington, DC

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 Washington asks $44.14 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Washington, DC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 45 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 3 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 1 NN listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Washington, DC

NNN 45
Full Service 3
NN 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Washington, DC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Washington is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 131 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 70 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 Washington, DC

Retail space in Washington 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 41 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,685 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 12 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,269 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 Washington, DC

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 Washington is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 101 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

Washington’s second most popular area is Penn Quarter, where you can find 44 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 2 listing(s) available here.

Georgetown is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 38 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Washington, DC

Downtown Washington

101

Penn Quarter

Georgetown

H Street Washington

Ivy City

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 Washington real estate market is home to 2 LEED-certified retail building(s). This kind of space represents 0.73% of the city’s total retail real estate.

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in Washington, DC

LEED Gold

LEED

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

Recent Retail Market News

First Washington Realty Buys DC-Area Retail Center

Whole Foods Market anchors the suburban property.

Sterling Organization Buys 1 MSF Retail Portfolio

The open-air properties are located in three different regions.

Centennial, Atlas Hill RE Close Major Retail Deal

Maryland’s second-largest mall has new owners.

Continental Realty Seals Regional Shopping Center Sale

Combined with previous dispositions at the property, the company’s total exit value exceeds $50 million.

DLC, Meadow Partners Make $69M Retail Investment

The highest-trafficked Shoppers Food Warehouse anchors this shopping center.

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Washington, DC Retail Space for Lease

3500-3518 Connecticut Ave NW

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1063 Wisconsin Ave NW

705 H St NE

Jenkins Row

2009 14th Street NW

1501-1503 Connecticut Ave NW

Georgia Ave Carry-Out

1432 K St NW

Heights Shopping Center

Retail Space Rents in Washington, DC

Retail Space Lease Types in Washington, DC

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Washington, DC

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Washington, DC

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Washington, DC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Washington, DC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Washington, DC

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in Washington, DC

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Recent Retail Market News

First Washington Realty Buys DC-Area Retail Center

Sterling Organization Buys 1 MSF Retail Portfolio

Centennial, Atlas Hill RE Close Major Retail Deal

Continental Realty Seals Regional Shopping Center Sale

DLC, Meadow Partners Make $69M Retail Investment

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