Santa Monica, CA Retail Space for Lease

Search 90 retail listings in Santa Monica, CA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Third Street Promenade

1401-1409 Third Street Promenade , Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

6,300 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

6,300 SF
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401 Santa Monica Blvd

401 Santa Monica Blvd, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

40,257 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

9,408 SF
Year Built

1925
For Lease

$6.50 - $6.75/SF/MO
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2914-2936 Wilshire Blvd

2914-2936 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-City Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Office

2,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
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2314 Lincoln Boulevard

2314 Lincoln Boulevard, Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

6,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,000 SF
For Lease

$2.95/SF/MO
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729 Montana Ave

729 Montana Ave, North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

9,799 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,855 SF
Year Built

2001
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1239 Third Street Promenade

1239 Third Street Promenade, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

1,800 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,100 SF
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212 Marine St

212 Marine St, Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Office

4,473 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,473 SF
For Lease

$5.00/SF/MO
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320 Santa Monica Blvd

320 Santa Monica Blvd, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

6,370 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

6,370 SF
For Lease

$108.00/SF/YR
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1444 3rd Street Promenade

1444 3rd Street Promenade, Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

9,774 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

9,774 SF
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926 Wilshire Blvd

926 Wilshire Blvd, Wilshire - Montana, Santa Monica, CA
Property

Retail

1,117 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,117 SF
For Lease

$5.25/SF/MO
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Retail Space Rents in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica asks $59.07 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Monica, CA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 53 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 7 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 Santa Monica, CA

NNN 53
Modified Gross 7
Full Service 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Santa Monica, CA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Santa Monica is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 42 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 31 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 Santa Monica, CA

Retail space in Santa Monica 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 24 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,824 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 800 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 Santa Monica, 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.

Downtown Santa Monica is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 53 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 18 such listing(s) here.

Santa Monica’s second most popular area is Mid-City Santa Monica, where you can find 21 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.

Ocean Park is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 17 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 3 are Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Monica, CA

Downtown Santa Monica

Mid-City Santa Monica

Ocean Park

Wilshire - Montana

North of Montana

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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Santa Monica, CA Retail Space for Lease

Third Street Promenade

401 Santa Monica Blvd

2914-2936 Wilshire Blvd

2314 Lincoln Boulevard

729 Montana Ave

1239 Third Street Promenade

212 Marine St

320 Santa Monica Blvd

1444 3rd Street Promenade

926 Wilshire Blvd

Retail Space Rents in Santa Monica, CA

Retail Space Lease Types in Santa Monica, CA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Santa Monica, CA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Santa Monica, CA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Santa Monica, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Monica, CA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Santa Monica, CA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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