San Francisco, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 344 retail listings in San Francisco, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

45-49 Powell Street

45-49 Powell Street, Downtown District 8 - North East, San Francisco, CA
Property

Retail

3,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,200 SF
Year Built

1909
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Trinity Place

1188-1190 Mission Street, South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Property

Retail

75,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

10,590 SF
Year Built

2009
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235 Valencia St

235 Valencia St, Inner Mission, San Francisco, CA
Property

Retail

9,210 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

5,862 SF
Year Built

1924
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Trinity Place

1185 Market Street, South of Market, San Francisco, CA
Property

Retail

27,912 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

23,733 SF
Year Built

2016
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Retail Space Rents in San Francisco, 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 Francisco asks $35.32 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in San Francisco, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 99 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 27 retail space(s) offered under a Industrial Gross lease agreement type, and 7 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in San Francisco, CA

NNN 99
Industrial Gross 27
Modified Gross 7

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

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in San Francisco is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 152 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 146 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 San Francisco, CA

Retail space in San Francisco 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 38 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,425 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 7 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 1,730 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 5 listing(s) in the Interior Retail category, currently available in the average size of 4,620 square feet. Interior retail space can accommodate a wide variety of vendors and is designed specifically to enhance the experience of the clients and to encourage them to engage with the products and services that are being offered.

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

Restaurant

Street Retail

Interior Retail

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

Restaurant

3,425 sq. ft.

Street Retail

1,730 sq. ft.

Interior Retail

4,620 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 Francisco, 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.

Financial District - Barbary Coast is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 108 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 2 such listing(s) here.

San Francisco’s second most popular area is Downtown District 8 - North East, where you can find 107 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 2 listing(s) available here.

Yerba Buena is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 69 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Francisco, CA

Financial District - Barbary Coast

108

Downtown District 8 - North East

107

Yerba Buena

South of Market

South Beach

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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San Francisco, CA Retail Space for Lease

45-49 Powell Street

Trinity Place

235 Valencia St

Trinity Place

Retail Space Rents in San Francisco, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in San Francisco, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in San Francisco, CA

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

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in San Francisco, CA

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

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

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Francisco, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in San Francisco, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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