Boston, MA Retail Space for Lease

Search 92 retail listings in Boston, MA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

66 Lincoln St

66 Lincoln St, Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

2,304 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,304 SF
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33-35 Newbury Street

33-35 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,980 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,980 SF
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39 Savin Hill Avenue

39 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

2,117 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,117 SF
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181 Brighton Avenue

181 Brighton Avenue, Allston - Brighton, Allston, MA
Property

Retail

2,760 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,760 SF
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2565 Washington Street

2565 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA
Property

Retail

92,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,000 SF
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227 Newbury Street

227 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

3,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,000 SF
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772 Boylston Street

772 Boylston Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

830 SF
Availability

1 Space

830 SF
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South Station Tower

700 Atlantic Avenue, Chinatown - Leather District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

670,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,500 SF
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Iron Works

10-70 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

75,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

6,525 SF
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Lyrik

400 Newbury Street , Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

650,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

37,000 SF
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1407 Washington St

1407 Washington St, South End Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,238 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,238 SF
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Commonwealth Pier

200 Seaport Blvd, South Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Office

680,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

37,126 SF
Year Built

2025
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Retail Space Lease Types in Boston, MA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 42 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Boston, MA

NNN 42
Modified Gross 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Boston, MA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Boston is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 43 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 27 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 Boston, MA

Retail space in Boston 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 Interior Retail and you can find 6 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,603 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.

The local market is also home to 6 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,375 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 Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 8,898 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.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

Street Retail

Restaurant

Freestanding

Average Retail Listing Size in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

3,603 sq. ft.

Street Retail

3,375 sq. ft.

Restaurant

8,898 sq. ft.

Freestanding

37,000 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 Boston, MA

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.

Allston - Brighton is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 24 retail space(s).

Boston’s second most popular area is Downtown - Financial District, where you can find 23 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Interior Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 4 listing(s) available here.

South Boston is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 21 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Boston, MA

Allston - Brighton

Downtown - Financial District

South Boston

Back Bay

South End Boston

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

Recent Retail Market News

Boston-Area Shopping Center Commands $86M

DLC Management Corp. purchased the suburban property.

Clarion Partners Sells Boston-Area Shopping Center

Trader Joe’s anchors the 2002-completed property.

WS Development, Nuveen Obtain $190M Refi for Lifestyle Center

JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for this suburban Boston asset.

AEW Sells Boston-Area Shopping Center for $45M

Stop & Shop and Marshalls anchor the 51-year-old property.

EDENS Lands $90M for 2 Boston-Area Shopping Centers

PGIM Real Estate provided the fixed-rate financing.

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Boston, MA Retail Space for Lease

66 Lincoln St

33-35 Newbury Street

39 Savin Hill Avenue

181 Brighton Avenue

2565 Washington Street

227 Newbury Street

772 Boylston Street

South Station Tower

Iron Works

Lyrik

1407 Washington St

Commonwealth Pier

Retail Space Lease Types in Boston, MA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Boston, MA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Boston, MA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Boston, MA

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Boston, MA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Boston, MA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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Recent Retail Market News

Boston-Area Shopping Center Commands $86M

Clarion Partners Sells Boston-Area Shopping Center

WS Development, Nuveen Obtain $190M Refi for Lifestyle Center

AEW Sells Boston-Area Shopping Center for $45M

EDENS Lands $90M for 2 Boston-Area Shopping Centers

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