Nashville, TN Retail Space for Lease

Search 69 retail listing(s) in Nashville, TN and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

345 40th Avenue North

345 40th Avenue North, Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 3,700 SF
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Harpeth Village

8028 State Route 100, Bellevue, Nashville, TN
Space Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 5,617 - 6,399 SF
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2403 Nolensville Pike

2403 Nolensville Pike, Grandview Heights, Nashville, TN
Space Type

Retail
For Lease

$21.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 2,720 SF
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Belle Forest Shopping Center

7026 Highway 70 South, Bellevue, Nashville, TN
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,600 SF
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1130 Polk Ave

1130 Polk Ave, Trevecca, Nashville, TN
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 15,400 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Nashville, TN

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 Nashville asks $30.12 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Nashville, TN

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 20 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, and 1 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Nashville, TN

NNN 20
Modified Gross 2
Full Service 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Nashville, TN

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Nashville is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 47 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 29 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 Nashville, TN

Retail space in Nashville 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 17 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 5,217 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 Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 4,468 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.

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 Nashville, TN

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.

Donelson is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 19 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 1 such listing(s) here.

Nashville’s second most popular area is Midtown - Vanderbilt University, where you can find 11 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 1 listing(s) available here.

Wedgewood - Houston is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 9 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Nashville, TN

Donelson

Midtown - Vanderbilt University

Wedgewood - Houston

Sylvan Park

Music Row

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.

How much space do you think you will need? A smaller, more specialized business may find a mall space to be more than accommodating, but if you’re looking to set up a business like a diner, car wash, or furniture store, a freestanding space or big box retail space in a shopping center may be more appropriate.

Some properties also go the extra mile to become more environmentally friendly, which is often indicated by a LEED certification. The Nashville real estate market is home to 1 LEED-certified retail building(s). This kind of space represents 1.22% of the city’s total retail real estate.

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in Nashville, TN

LEED Gold

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on CommercialSearch.com

Recent Retail Market News

Regency Buys Nashville Shopping Center for $119M

This property previously traded in 2007 for $60 million.

Simon Eyes Nashville Mixed-Use Center

When complete, the Premium Outlets property will comprise retail and hospitality spaces.

Nashville Mixed-Use Project Receives $135M Refi

The historic structure is part of DZL Management’s portfolio in the city’s Gulch district.

Greenberg Gibbons Enters Tennessee With Nashville Buy

This retail property is trading for the first time in more than two decades.

Equitable Property Eyes Big Nashville Mixed-Use

Plans for this suburban site include medical office, street-level retail and other components.

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Nashville, TN Retail Space for Lease

345 40th Avenue North

Harpeth Village

2403 Nolensville Pike

Belle Forest Shopping Center

1130 Polk Ave

Retail Space Rents in Nashville, TN

Retail Space Lease Types in Nashville, TN

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Nashville, TN

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Nashville, TN

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Nashville, TN

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Nashville, TN

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Nashville, TN

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in Nashville, TN

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Regency Buys Nashville Shopping Center for $119M

Simon Eyes Nashville Mixed-Use Center

Nashville Mixed-Use Project Receives $135M Refi

Greenberg Gibbons Enters Tennessee With Nashville Buy

Equitable Property Eyes Big Nashville Mixed-Use

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