Available Retail Space Listings in Boston, MA

Search 86 retail listings in Boston, MA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

986 Blue Hill Avenue

986 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

6,477 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,734 SF
Year Built

1930
For Lease

$24.00/SF/YR
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330 Newbury Street

330 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

8,231 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,956 SF
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47 Lagrange St # 55

47 Lagrange St # 55, Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,331 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,331 SF
Year Built

2020
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451 Centre St

451 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA
Property

Retail

3,000 SF
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Year Built

1960
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Dot Block

1211 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA
Property

Retail

7,089 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,900 SF
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Pier 4

200 Pier 4 Blvd, South Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Office

372,372 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,707 SF
Year Built

2018
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437 Boylston Street

437 Boylston Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,668 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,668 SF
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28 Atlantic Avenue

28 Atlantic Avenue, North End Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

99,999 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,046 SF
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2 Woodlawn St

8 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

26,496 SF
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Year Built

1899
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South Standard

South Standard 235 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

213,444 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,000 SF
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684 Centre Street

684 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

9,186 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

9,186 SF
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Washington St. Plaza

Washington St & Corey Rd, Allston - Brighton, Brighton, MA
Property

Retail

27,550 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,200 SF
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152 Brighton Avenue

152 Brighton Avenue, Allston - Brighton, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

18,882 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
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7 Winthrop Square

7 Winthrop Square, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Office

27,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

8,500 SF
Year Built

1899
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Freestanding Bank Site

30 Leo M Birmingham Pkwy, Allston - Brighton, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,408 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,408 SF
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90 River Street

90 River Street, Mattapan, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

25,191 SF
Availability

1 Space

25,191 SF
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1675 Washington St

1675 Washington St, South End Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

5,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
Year Built

1940
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1999 Centre Street

1999 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

26,870 SF
Availability

1 Space

26,870 SF
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Winthrop Building

7 Water Street, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Office

45,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,665 SF
Year Built

1894
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210-214 Newbury Street

210-214 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

25,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

25,000 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Boston, MA

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 Boston asks $17.74 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Boston, MA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 40 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 3 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Boston, MA

NNN 40
Modified Gross 3

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Boston, MA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Boston is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 32 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 Types You Can Lease in Boston, MA

Retail space in Boston 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 4 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,380 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 9,347 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 2 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,745 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.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

4

Restaurant

3

Street Retail

2

Freestanding

1

Average Retail Listing Size in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

4,380 sq. ft.

Restaurant

9,347 sq. ft.

Street Retail

1,745 sq. ft.

Freestanding

37,000 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 Boston, MA

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.

Back Bay is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 22 retail space(s).

Boston’s second most popular area is South Boston, 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 2 listing(s) available here.

Downtown - Financial District is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 16 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 4 are Interior Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Boston, MA

Back Bay

22

South Boston

19

Downtown - Financial District

16

Allston - Brighton

15

South End Boston

6

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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