Denver, CO Retail Space for Lease

Search 209 retail listings in Denver, CO and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

8080 East Union Avenue

8080 East Union Avenue, Hampden South, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

11,079 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,027 SF
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1320-1328 15th Street

1320-1328 15th Street, LoDo, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

54,888 SF
Availability

21 Spaces

54,888 SF
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Chaffee Park Plaza

4833 Pecos Street, Chaffee Park, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

33,630 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

20,400 SF
Year Built

1950
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8850 E Hampden Ave

8850 E Hampden Ave, Hampden South, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

3,140 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,140 SF
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4301 Lowell Blvd

4301 Lowell Blvd, Berkeley, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

4,839 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

3,690 SF
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3930 Blake Street

3930 Blake Street, RiNo Denver, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

7,892 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,892 SF
Year Built

2024
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Peoria Street Plaza

4621 Peoria Street, Montbello, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

19,018 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,322 SF
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1735 19th Street

1735 19TH STREET, LoDo, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

17,440 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

17,440 SF
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The Coloradan

1750 Wewatta St, LoDo, Denver, CO
Property

Retail

8,735 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

6,558 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Denver, CO

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 Denver asks $29.71 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Denver, CO

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 80 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 1 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Denver, CO

NNN 80
Full Service 1
Modified Gross 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Denver, CO

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Denver is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 153 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 106 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 Denver, CO

Retail space in Denver 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 30 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,921 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 24 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,379 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 4 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 3,868 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 Denver, CO, by Use Type

Restaurant

Street Retail

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Restaurant

3,921 sq. ft.

Street Retail

3,379 sq. ft.

Freestanding

3,868 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 Denver, CO

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.

LoDo is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 76 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 4 such listing(s) here.

Denver’s second most popular area is Downtown Denver, where you can find 43 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 6 listing(s) available here.

RiNo Denver is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 33 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

LoDo

Downtown Denver

RiNo Denver

Baker

Lincoln Park

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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This project will span 13 acres in the affluent Cherry Creek district.

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Denver, CO Retail Space for Lease

8080 East Union Avenue

1320-1328 15th Street

Chaffee Park Plaza

8850 E Hampden Ave

4301 Lowell Blvd

3930 Blake Street

Peoria Street Plaza

1735 19th Street

The Coloradan

Retail Space Rents in Denver, CO

Retail Space Lease Types in Denver, CO

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Denver, CO

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Denver, CO

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Denver, CO

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Denver, CO, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Denver, CO

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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