San Diego, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 162 retail listings in San Diego, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Miramar Square

9282 Miramar Road, Miramar, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

71,289 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
Year Built

1987
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Loma Square

3365 Rosecrans Street, Midway, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

205,853 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

12,248 SF
Year Built

1974
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University Square

5975 University Avenue, Redwood Village, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

203,680 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

5,910 SF
Year Built

1959
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Rose Canyon Commons

4901 Morena Blvd, Bay Ho, San Diego, CA
Property

Industrial

235,483 SF
Availability

15 Spaces

24,255 SF
Year Built

1975
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Torrey Highlands Shopping Center - Vons

7895 Highlands Village Place, Torrey Highlands, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

50,511 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

5,690 SF
Year Built

2004
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Mission Valley West

1072 Camino del Rio N., Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

191,415 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

12,712 SF
Year Built

1998
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Village at Mira Mesa

8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

422,923 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,954 SF
Year Built

1976
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The Promenade at Pacific Beach

4150 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

80,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

8,761 SF
Year Built

1987
For Lease

$30.00 - $35.88/SF/YR
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Symphony at Del Sur

16610 Templeton Street, Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

13,528 SF
Availability

1 Space

13,528 SF
Year Built

2025
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701 Island Ave

701 Island Ave, East Village, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

18,178 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,947 SF
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Fairmont Plaza

5690 California St., Rancho Bernardo, San Luis Obispo, CA
Property

Retail

525,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

21,162 SF
Year Built

1985
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Genesee Plaza Shopping Center

5680 Balboa Avenue, Clairemont Mesa East, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

437,788 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

11,165 SF
Year Built

1986
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2802 Juan St

2802 Juan St, Old Town San Diego, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

12,872 SF
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Year Built

1981
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655 West Broadway

655 West Broadway, Marina, San Diego, CA
Property

Office

406,552 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

59,509 SF
Year Built

2005
For Lease

$52.20 - $54.00/SF/YR
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San Carlos Village

8766-8898 Navajo Rd., Lake Murray, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

135,569 SF
Availability

1 Space

33,958 SF
Year Built

1970
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Kearny Office Park

8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Property

Office

127,048 SF
Availability

17 Spaces

47,893 SF
Year Built

1975
For Lease

$33.00/SF/YR
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Vista Balboa Center

7715 Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

117,410 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,200 SF
Year Built

1975
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1 Columbia Place

401 West A Street, Core - Columbia, San Diego, CA
Property

Office

556,943 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,687 SF
Year Built

1983
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For Lease | 1st floor Showroom/Office space

3443 India St, Midtown San Diego, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

9,500 SF
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The Hub Hillcrest Market

940 University Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Property

Retail

149,129 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

8,556 SF
Year Built

1989
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Retail Space Rents in San Diego, CA

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 San Diego asks $28.43 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in San Diego, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 30 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 5 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 San Diego, CA

NNN 30
Modified Gross 5
Full Service 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in San Diego, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in San Diego is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 178 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 79 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 San Diego, CA

Retail space in San Diego 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 44 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,639 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 9 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,164 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.

What’s more, you can find 2 listing(s) in the Retail (Other) category, currently available in the average size of 2,296 square feet. Retail spaces come in many shapes and designs. Some are specifically tailored to the tenant that uses them, others are more generic space that can easily be reconfigured to accommodate different kinds of businesses over time.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in San Diego, CA, by Use Type

Restaurant

44

Street Retail

9

Retail (Other)

2

Average Retail Listing Size in San Diego, CA, by Use Type

Restaurant

3,639 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,164 sq. ft.

Retail (Other)

2,296 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 San Diego, CA

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.

Midway is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 28 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 4 such listing(s) here.

San Diego’s second most popular area is Mission Valley West, where you can find 23 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 12 listing(s) available here.

Core - Columbia 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 2 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Diego, CA

Midway

28

Mission Valley West

23

Core - Columbia

23

Carmel Valley

19

Kearny Mesa

18

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 San Diego real estate market is home to 3 LEED-certified retail building(s). This kind of space represents 1.52% of the city’s total retail real estate.

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in San Diego, CA

LEED Platinum

2

LEED Silver

1

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

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