Charlotte, NC Retail Space for Lease

Search 175 retail listings in Charlotte, NC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

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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One South at The Plaza

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

Office

891,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

17,680 SF
Year Built

1973
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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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Ally Charlotte Center

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

Office

786,155 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,541 SF
Year Built

2021
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Archdale Marketplace

5831 South Blvd, Montclaire - Madison Park, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

180,337 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,116 SF
Year Built

1961
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Three Wells Fargo Center

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

Office

930,733 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,694 SF
Year Built

1999
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Lower Tuck

929 Jay Street, Wesley Heights, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

263,514 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

8,779 SF
Year Built

1952
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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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401 North Tryon Street

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

Office

432,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,235 SF
Year Built

1996
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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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Terraces at South Park

4717 Sharon Road, Foxcroft, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

28,723 SF
Availability

1 Space
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Woodlawn Marketplace

4724 South Blvd, Montclaire - Madison Park, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

110,300 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

32,812 SF
Year Built

1969
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Oakhurst Commons

4000 Monroe Road, Echo Hills, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

136,199 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,144 SF
Year Built

1956
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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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University Plaza

9620 University City Boulevard, Newell, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

39,200 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,200 SF
Year Built

2000
For Lease

$23.00/SF/YR
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2100 South Tryon

2100 South Tryon Street, Brookhill, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

95,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,477 SF
Year Built

2020
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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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Northlake Commons

9335 Center Lake Dr, Northlake, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail
Availability

4 Spaces

15,189 SF
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2001 N Davidson St

2001 N Davidson St, Optimist Park, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

0.86 Acre
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8915 Albemarle Road

8915 Albemarle Road, Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

9,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,691 SF
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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 $26.53 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Charlotte, NC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 15 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 9 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 15
Full Service 9
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 181 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 80 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 2,820 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 7 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,640 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 Regional Mall category, currently available in the average size of 38,030 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

7

Regional Mall

2

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

Restaurant

2,820 sq. ft.

Street Retail

3,640 sq. ft.

Regional Mall

38,030 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 — 49 retail space(s).

Charlotte’s second most popular area is Elizabeth, where you can find 26 retail listing(s).

University City North 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.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Charlotte, NC

Uptown Charlotte

49

Elizabeth

26

University City North

20

The South End

17

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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The asset previously traded last year for nearly $37 million.

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