Available Retail Space Listings in Philadelphia, PA

Search 206 retail listings in Philadelphia, PA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

300 Arch Street

304 Arch Street, Old City, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

35,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

560 SF
Year Built

1964
For Lease

$40.00/SF/YR
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4301 Chestnut Street

4301 Chestnut Street, Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

2 Spaces

9,924 SF
Year Built

2022
For Lease

$35.00/SF/YR
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3641-47 Lancaster Avenue

3641-47 Lancaster Avenue, Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

10,260 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

4,005 SF
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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1,000 SF - 3,150 SF | 5959 Ridge Ave | Ground Floor Retail/Office Space for Lease

5959 Ridge Ave, Central Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

3,150 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,150 SF
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1501 North 31st Street

1501 North 31st Street, Brewerytown, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,750 Acre
For Lease

$25.00/Acre/YR
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5312 Ridge Ave

5312 Ridge Ave, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

5,525 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,000 SF
Year Built

1960
For Lease

$2,400.00/MO
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2506-2510 N. Broad Street

2506-2510 N. Broad Street, North Central Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

11,990 SF
Availability

1 Space

11,990 SF
Year Built

1915
For Lease

$12.50/SF/YR
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One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Office

942,866 SF
Availability

20 Spaces

247,949 SF
Year Built

1986
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901 Market Street

901 Market Street, Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Office

427,600 SF
Availability

1 Space

25,086 SF
Year Built

1900
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4300 Kelly Drive

4300 Kelly Drive, East Falls, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

208,395 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

6,532 SF
Year Built

2023
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15,049 SF Divisible Retail Space Available at Broad & Chestnut Streets

1338 Chestnut Street, Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

38,700 SF
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6,700 SF | 814 N 2nd St | Retail Space in Northern Liberties

814 N 2nd St, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

42,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,700 SF
Year Built

2024
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2031 East Lehigh Avenue

2031 East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

19,400 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,628 SF
For Lease

$18.10 - $20.46/SF/YR
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1,400 SF | 127 N 15th St | Corner Retail Space in Center City

127 N 15th St, Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

5,648 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,400 SF
Year Built

1900
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1604 Chestnut Street

1604 Chestnut Street, Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,629 SF
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Schuylkill Yards - 3025 JFK Blvd

3025 John F. Kennedy Blvd, University City, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Office

209,000 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

179,170 SF
Year Built

2023
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6,100 SF | 2481 N. 54th Street | Retail Space for Lease

2481 N. 54th Street , Wynnefield, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

64,800 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,100 SF
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2,500 SF - 9,000 SF | 3748-52 Lancaster Avenue | Vanilla Box Restaurant Space for Lease

3748-52 Lancaster Avenue, University City, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

9,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,000 SF
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1036 Pine St

1036 Pine St, Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

3,045 SF
Availability

1 Space

700 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$36.00/SF/YR
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2,900 SF | Commerce Square | Retail Space for Lease

2001-2005 Market Street, Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Property

Retail

14,578 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,900 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia asks $30.81 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Philadelphia, PA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 96 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 8 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type, and 7 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Philadelphia, PA

NNN 96
Modified Gross 8
Full Service 7

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Philadelphia, PA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Philadelphia is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 107 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 99 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 Philadelphia, PA

Retail space in Philadelphia 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 89 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 8,876,402 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 12 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,220 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 6 listing(s) in the Regional Mall category, currently available in the average size of 68,280 square feet. Regional shopping centers or regional malls are among the largest retail properties you can find. They tend to bring together a large number of customers with a wide array of businesses ready to cater to a diverse array of needs and interests.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Philadelphia, PA, by Use Type

Street Retail

89

Restaurant

12

Regional Mall

6

Community Center

1

Freestanding

1

Average Retail Listing Size in Philadelphia, PA, by Use Type

Street Retail

8,876,402 sq. ft.

Restaurant

3,220 sq. ft.

Regional Mall

68,280 sq. ft.

Community Center

43,038 sq. ft.

Freestanding

5,585 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 Philadelphia, PA

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.

Center City West is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 30 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 19 such listing(s) here.

Philadelphia’s second most popular area is Old City, where you can find 24 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 9 listing(s) available here.

Girard Estates is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 23 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 6 are Regional Mall.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Philadelphia, PA

Center City West

30

Old City

24

Girard Estates

23

Rittenhouse Square

13

Northern Liberties

10

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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