Fort Wayne, IN Retail Space for Lease
Search 65 retail listings in Fort Wayne, IN and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.
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6309 Lima Road, Ludwig Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Retail Space Rents in Fort Wayne, IN
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 Fort Wayne asks $11.72 per square foot.
Retail Space Lease Types in Fort Wayne, IN
The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 44 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 4 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 3 Modified Gross listing(s).
Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Fort Wayne, IN
- NNN 44
- Full Service 4
- Modified Gross 3
Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Fort Wayne, IN
The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Fort Wayne is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 42 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 35 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 Fort Wayne, IN
Retail space in Fort Wayne 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 Community Center and you can find 10 such space(s) available.
Community Center spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,722 square feet. Community centers can incorporate grocery stores, discount department stores, large drugstores, and more. They’re meant to offer one-stop-shop convenience for residents of the surrounding area, so consider the local customer base when looking to lease a community center space.
The local market is also home to 8 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 8,594 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 2 listing(s) in the Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 3,038 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.
Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Fort Wayne, IN, by Use Type
Community Center
10
Street Retail
8
Restaurant
2
Freestanding
2
Average Retail Listing Size in Fort Wayne, IN, by Use Type
Community Center
3,722 sq. ft.
Street Retail
8,594 sq. ft.
Restaurant
3,038 sq. ft.
Freestanding
4,373 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 Fort Wayne, IN
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.
Franke Park is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 14 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 8 such listing(s) here.
Fort Wayne’s second most popular area is Westmoor Park, where you can find 14 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Strip Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 3 listing(s) available here.
West Central Fort Wayne is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 13 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 4 are Strip Retail.
Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Fort Wayne, IN
Franke Park
14
Westmoor Park
14
West Central Fort Wayne
13
Bullerman Park - Oakhurst
11
Tara
11
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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