Columbus, OH Retail Space for Lease

Search 186 retail listings in Columbus, OH and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Jake's Run

1134 West Henderson Road, Governours Square, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

1,593 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,593 SF
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5445 North High Street

5445 North High Street, Sharon Heights, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

11,285 SF
Year Built

1997
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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4959 Hamilton Road

Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, Trouville, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,233 SF
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The Market at Polaris

1021 Gemini Place, Polaris, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

111,328 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,047 SF
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Olentangy Plaza

Bethel Rd. & Jasonway Ave., Olentangy Commons, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

252,512 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

12,871 SF
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110-158 Hutchinson Ave

110 Hutchinson Ave, Crosswoods, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail
Availability

2 Spaces

8,000 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Columbus, OH

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 Columbus asks $18.37 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Columbus, OH

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 107 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 19 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 12 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Columbus, OH

NNN 107
Full Service 19
Modified Gross 12

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Columbus, OH

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Columbus is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 118 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 84 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 Columbus, OH

Retail space in Columbus 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 Street Retail and you can find 45 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,631 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.

The local market is also home to 8 space(s) listed as Neighborhood Center. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 33,829 square feet. Functioning like smaller-scale community centers, this type of space brings together several categories of retailers and other businesses to fulfill most or all of the needs of the population in the surrounding area.

What’s more, you can find 7 listing(s) in the Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 4,369 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 Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Street Retail

Neighborhood Center

Restaurant

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Street Retail

2,631 sq. ft.

Neighborhood Center

33,829 sq. ft.

Restaurant

4,369 sq. ft.

Freestanding

16,409 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 Columbus, OH

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.

Franklinton is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 20 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

Columbus’s second most popular area is Valleyview Heights, where you can find 18 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Neighborhood Center. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 8 listing(s) available here.

Short North is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 11 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 7 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbus, OH

Franklinton

Valleyview Heights

Short North

Columbus City Center

Sharon 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

Recent Retail Market News

DLC Management Lands $44M for Columbus Retail Duo

The financing package was provided by two banks in separate transactions.

IPA Arranges $76M Retail Center Portfolio Sale

The assets total more than 600,000 square feet.

Orton Development Buys Columbus-Area Retail Center

SITE Centers sold the fully leased property.

Direct Retail Partners Acquires Shopping Center in Columbus Suburb

JLL secured a three-year, floating-rate loan with Bayview Asset Management on behalf of the buyer.

Casto Welcomes Retailer at Columbus Community

Yellow Brick Pizza chose the recently completed River & Rich to open its third location in the metro.

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Columbus, OH Retail Space for Lease

Jake's Run

5445 North High Street

4959 Hamilton Road

The Market at Polaris

Olentangy Plaza

110-158 Hutchinson Ave

Retail Space Rents in Columbus, OH

Retail Space Lease Types in Columbus, OH

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Columbus, OH

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Columbus, OH

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Columbus, OH

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbus, OH

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbus, OH

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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