Charlotte, NC Retail Space for Lease

Search 180 retail listings in Charlotte, NC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

One Independence Center

101 North Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

565,694 SF
Availability

20 Spaces

352,584 SF
Year Built

1983
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700 East Morehead Street

700 East Morehead Street, Dilworth, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

37,305 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

24,256 SF
Year Built

2009
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2229 N Davidson St

2229 N Davidson St, Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

11,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

11,500 SF
Year Built

1946
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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City West Commons

1520 West Blvd, Westover Hills, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

34,697 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,000 SF
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Carolina Pavilion

9541 South Boulevard, Sharonbrook, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

690,877 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

101,349 SF
Year Built

1995
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The RailYard

1414 South Tryon Street, The South End, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

326,253 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,114 SF
Year Built

2019
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Truist Center

214 North Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

970,002 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,550 SF
Year Built

2001
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The Station at Loso - Station 4

3600 South Blvd, York Road, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

121,200 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

28,742 SF
Year Built

2023
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The Station at Loso - Station 3

3700 South Blvd, York Road, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

114,304 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

13,407 SF
Year Built

2023
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Three30Five

330 West Tremont Avenue, Wilmore, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

61,581 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,806 SF
Year Built

2019
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525 North Tryon Street

525 North Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

405,134 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,213 SF
Year Built

1998
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Sardis Crossing

1609-1727 Sardis Road North, East Forest, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

80,962 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,600 SF
Year Built

1985
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One South at The Plaza

101 South Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

891,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

18,972 SF
Year Built

1973
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Clear Creek Crossing

Albemarle Rd & Rocky River Church Rd, Bradfield Farms, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

9,800 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,700 SF
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1848 Galleria Boulevard

1848 Galleria Boulevard, East Forest, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

3,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
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Park Avenue

1520 South Blvd, Dilworth, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

92,370 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

42,049 SF
Year Built

1999
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15025 Lancaster Highway

15025 Lancaster Highway, Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

2,726 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,726 SF
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The Pass - Pass 41

4100 Raleigh Street, Sugaw Creek - Ritch Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

80,000 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

67,903 SF
Year Built

1963
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9700 Monroe Rd

9700 Monroe Rd, Sardis, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

2,557 SF
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Year Built

1982
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Savona Mill

528 South Turner Avenue, Smallwood, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

200,000 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

57,970 SF
Year Built

1915
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Retail Space Rents in Charlotte, NC

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 Charlotte asks $27.36 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Charlotte, NC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 14 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 10 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 2 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Charlotte, NC

NNN 14
Full Service 10
Modified Gross 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Charlotte, NC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Charlotte is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 179 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 76 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 Charlotte, NC

Retail space in Charlotte 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 20 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,605 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 6 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,446 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 3 listing(s) in the Regional Mall category, currently available in the average size of 33,783 square feet. Regional shopping centers or regional malls are among the largest retail properties you can find. They tend to bring together a large number of customers with a wide array of businesses ready to cater to a diverse array of needs and interests.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Charlotte, NC, by Use Type

Restaurant

20

Street Retail

6

Regional Mall

3

Average Retail Listing Size in Charlotte, NC, by Use Type

Restaurant

2,605 sq. ft.

Street Retail

3,446 sq. ft.

Regional Mall

33,783 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 Charlotte, NC

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.

Uptown Charlotte is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 50 retail space(s).

Charlotte’s second most popular area is Elizabeth, where you can find 24 retail listing(s).

The South End is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 20 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Charlotte, NC

Uptown Charlotte

50

Elizabeth

24

The South End

20

University City North

19

Ballantyne

15

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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The investor previously paid about $38 million for the asset.

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