Birmingham, AL Retail Space for Lease

Search 112 retail listings in Birmingham, AL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Former Walmart For Sale

7201 Aaron Aronov Dr, Fairfield, AL
Property

Retail

204,805 SF
Availability

1 Space

204,805 SF
Year Built

2006
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Tarrant Shopping Center - Tarrant, AL

2040-2096 Pinson Highway, Tarrant, AL
Property

Retail

83,974 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

43,360 SF
Year Built

1980
For Lease

$8.00 - $16.00/SF/YR
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2208 6th Avenue South

2208 6th Avenue South, Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

5,750 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,750 SF
For Lease

$32.00/SF/YR
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Shops at the Colonnade

3409-3433 Colonnade Parkway, Cahaba Commons, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

127,031 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

15,945 SF
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Sam's Plaza

3049 Highway 150 South, Chase Lake, Hoover, AL
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
Year Built

1991
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Shoppes at City Hall

1070 Montgomery Highway, Southridge, Vestavia Hills, AL
Property

Retail

27,714 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,200 SF
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Bazaar 280 Center - Retail Spaces Available

5363 U.S. 280, Overton, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

30,501 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

7,000 SF
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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3rd Ave W Retail Suites

1312 3rd Ave West, Bush Hills, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

7,300 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,327 SF
Year Built

2000
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409 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S

409 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

9,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,000 SF
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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Merchants Walk

1919 28th Avenue South, Downtown Homewood, Homewood, AL
Property

Retail

29,000 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

6,992 SF
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Retail Building For Sale/Lease

6120 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive, Fairfield, AL
Property

Retail

7,755 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,755 SF
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312 20th St S

312 20th St S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Office

7,500 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,500 SF
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The Battery II

206 22nd St South, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

20,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

13,379 SF
Year Built

1910
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1001 20th St S

1001 20th St S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

32,948 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,825 SF
Year Built

2021
For Lease

$22.00/SF/YR
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Edgewood Station

1017 Oxmoor Road, Edgewood, Homewood, AL
Property

Retail

9,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
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3064 Lorna Road

3064 Lorna Road, Chapel Hill, Vestavia Hills, AL
Property

Retail

15,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
For Lease

$1,650.00/MO
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Freestanding Former Bank Branch

629 Red Lane Rd, Roebuck, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

3,780 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,780 SF
Year Built

1970
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Eastwood Village East

1668 Montclair Road, Eastwood, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

37,917 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

6,200 SF
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Jack Daniels Building

2331 2nd Ave N, Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

10,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

20,000 SF
Year Built

1910
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Former Baja California Grill

1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 20-40, Shadesville - Warren Estates, Hoover, AL
Property

Retail

132,474 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,523 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Birmingham, AL

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 Birmingham asks $15.78 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Birmingham, AL

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 62 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, and 2 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Birmingham, AL

NNN 62
Modified Gross 3
Full Service 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Birmingham, AL

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Birmingham is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 135 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 56 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 Birmingham, AL

Retail space in Birmingham 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 11 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,548 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 7 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,922 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 2 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 3,383 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.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Birmingham, AL, by Use Type

Street Retail

11

Restaurant

7

Freestanding

2

Average Retail Listing Size in Birmingham, AL, by Use Type

Street Retail

1,548 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,922 sq. ft.

Freestanding

3,383 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 Birmingham, AL

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.

West Homewood is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 17 retail space(s).

Birmingham’s second most popular area is Downtown Birmingham, where you can find 16 retail listing(s).

Five Points South is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 10 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 6 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Birmingham, AL

West Homewood

17

Downtown Birmingham

16

Five Points South

10

Greystone

10

Crestline Holiday Gardens

9

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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