Rochester, NY Retail Space for Lease

Browse 12 listing(s) for retail spaces across Rochester, NY.

Rochester City Center Place

139 State Street, Center City, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$291.67/MO
1 space available / 2,180 SF
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Winton & Blossom

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

Retail
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3 spaces available / 1,506 - 6,300 SF
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The Metropolitan

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

Retail
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1 space available / 7,000 SF
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Former Rite Aid & Advanced Auto Parts (North Clinton Ave)

994 North Clinton Avenue, Group 14621, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 8,030 - 11,163 SF
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One East Avenue

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

Retail
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 6,883 SF
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HARDWOOD COMMONS

569 Lyell Ave, Dutchtown, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 17,100 SF
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The Valley Building

333 East Avenue, East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$20.63/SF/YR
1 space available / 3,491 SF
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Citygate

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

Retail
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5 spaces available / 1,450 - 5,000 SF
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52 Rochester Public Market

52 Rochester Public Market, South Marketview Heights, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$3,100.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 1,608 SF
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1344-1350 University Avenue

1344 University Avenue, East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 29,667 SF
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26 Broadway

26 Broadway, Center City, Brooklyn, NY
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 3,500 SF
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College Town Rochester

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

Retail
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2 spaces available / 3,200 - 4,894 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 3 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 2 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

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

NNN 3
Modified Gross 2

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 5 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 Freestanding and you can find 4 such space(s) available.  

Freestanding spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 6,411 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.

The local market is also home to 2 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,840 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 1 listing(s) in the Street Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,608 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

Freestanding

Restaurant

Street Retail

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

Freestanding

6,411 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,840 sq. ft.

Street Retail

1,608 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 4 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.

Group 14621 is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 2 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Freestanding.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Rochester, NY

Upper Mount Hope

Center City

Group 14621

Lilac

South Marketview Heights

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

Rochester City Center Place

Winton & Blossom

The Metropolitan

Former Rite Aid & Advanced Auto Parts (North Clinton Ave)

One East Avenue

HARDWOOD COMMONS

The Valley Building

Citygate

52 Rochester Public Market

1344-1350 University Avenue

26 Broadway

College Town Rochester

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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