Saint Louis, MO Retail Space for Lease

Search 83 retail listings in Saint Louis, MO and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

4920 Southwest Ave

4920 Southwest Ave, Southwest Garden, Saint Louis, MO
Property

Retail

2,750 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,750 SF
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Expo at Forest Park

299 DeBaliviere Avenue, Skinker DeBaliviere, St. Louis, MO
Property

Retail

181,771 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

24,819 SF
Year Built

2022
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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Cottleville Corners

5045-5047 & 5055 Hwy N, Kingsway West, St. Louis, MO
Property

Retail

4,840 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,840 SF
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space Rents in Saint Louis, MO

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 Saint Louis asks $17.72 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Saint Louis, MO

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 24 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 4 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 4 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Saint Louis, MO

NNN 24
Full Service 4
Modified Gross 4

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Saint Louis, MO

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Saint Louis is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 52 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 34 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 Saint Louis, MO

Retail space in Saint Louis 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 Street Retail and you can find 17 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,503 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.

The local market is also home to 9 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,461 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.

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 Saint Louis, MO

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 Saint Louis is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 23 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 1 such listing(s) here.

Saint Louis’s second most popular area is Tower Grove South, where you can find 19 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 1 listing(s) available here.

Downtown West Saint Louis is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 16 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Saint Louis, MO

Downtown Saint Louis

Tower Grove South

Downtown West Saint Louis

Central West End Saint Louis

Southwest Garden

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

GBT Realty Sells St. Louis Retail Asset for $41M

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Gershman, BurkHill Go Big in St. Louis

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Together with architect Cuhaci & Peterson, the two companies renovated a historic building in the Delmar Loop neighborhood and created HopCat’s 17th location in the U.S.

St. Louis Mall Changes Hands

Hull Property Group picked up the 1.3 million-square-foot Chesterfield Mall, opened in 1976, from C-III Capital Partners, which took control of the asset after a foreclosure action in 2016.

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Saint Louis, MO Retail Space for Lease

4920 Southwest Ave

Expo at Forest Park

Cottleville Corners

Retail Space Rents in Saint Louis, MO

Retail Space Lease Types in Saint Louis, MO

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Saint Louis, MO

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Saint Louis, MO

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Saint Louis, MO

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Saint Louis, MO

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Saint Louis, MO

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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Recent Retail Market News

GBT Realty Sells St. Louis Retail Asset for $41M

Hanley Investment Closes Raising Cane’s Deal in St. Louis

Gershman, BurkHill Go Big in St. Louis

Knoebel Construction Delivers St. Louis HopCat Restaurant

St. Louis Mall Changes Hands

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