Rochester, NY Retail Space for Lease

Search 12 retail listings in Rochester, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

792 West Main Street

792 West Main Street, Charles House, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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1 space available / 11,325 SF
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The Gannett Building

55 Exchange Blvd, Center City, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 2,704 - 3,200 SF
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Citygate

390 E. Henrietta Road, Upper Mount Hope, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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5 spaces available / 1,450 - 5,000 SF
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200 East Ave

200 East Ave, Center City, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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1 space available / 5,271 SF
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The Valley Building

333 East Avenue, East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Office
For Lease

$12.00 - $15.00/SF/YR
9 spaces available / 1,235 - 11,465 SF
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The Metropolitan

1 South Clinton Avenue, Center City, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Office
For Lease

$20.00 - $22.00/SF/YR
4 spaces available / 3,960 - 14,000 SF
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4776 Lake Ave

4776 Lake Ave, Charlotte, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 1,924 SF
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One East Avenue

1 East Avenue, Center City, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Office
For Lease

$16.00 - $18.00/SF/YR
7 spaces available / 6,613 - 8,853 SF
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1490 Lake Ave

1490 Lake Ave, Maplewood, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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1 space available / 13,473 SF
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Commercial Kitchen South Ave

426 South Avenue, South Wedge, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
For Lease

$24.00 - $36.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 500 SF
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College Town Rochester

Mt Hope Ave & Celebration Dr, Lilac, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Retail
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3 spaces available / 2,600 - 4,894 SF
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Winton & Blossom

245 Winton Road, Cobbs Hill, Rochester, NY
Property Type

Office
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3 spaces available / 1,506 - 6,300 SF
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Retail Space Lease Types in Rochester, NY

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 5 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 Rochester, NY

NNN 5
Modified Gross 3

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Rochester, NY

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Rochester is 2,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 8 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 5 listing(s) in the more than 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 Rochester, NY

Retail space in Rochester 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 2 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,262 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 2 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,225 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.

What’s more, you can find 1 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,500 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 Rochester, NY, by Use Type

Restaurant

Freestanding

Street Retail

Average Retail Listing Size in Rochester, NY, by Use Type

Restaurant

2,262 sq. ft.

Freestanding

3,225 sq. ft.

Street Retail

1,500 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 Rochester, NY

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.

Upper Mount Hope is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 5 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Freestanding. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

Rochester’s second most popular area is Center City, where you can find 5 retail listing(s).

Lilac is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 3 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Rochester, NY

Upper Mount Hope

Center City

Lilac

East Avenue

South Wedge

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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Rochester, NY Retail Space for Lease

792 West Main Street

The Gannett Building

Citygate

200 East Ave

The Valley Building

The Metropolitan

4776 Lake Ave

One East Avenue

1490 Lake Ave

Commercial Kitchen South Ave

College Town Rochester

Winton & Blossom

Retail Space Lease Types in Rochester, NY

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Rochester, NY

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Rochester, NY

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Rochester, NY

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Rochester, NY, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Rochester, NY, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Rochester, NY

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Rochester, NY

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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