Charlotte, NC Retail Space for Lease

Search 181 retail listings in Charlotte, NC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

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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Lower Tuck

929 Jay Street, Wesley Heights, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

263,514 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

8,779 SF
Year Built

2021
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Randolph Medical Park - Randolph & Wendover Buildings

3541 Randolph Road, Wendover - Sedgewood, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

84,132 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,877 SF
Year Built

1972
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500 South College Street

500 South College Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

37,394 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,321 SF
Year Built

2002
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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 Rotunda Building

4201 Congress Street, Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

230,790 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,447 SF
Year Built

1988
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Piedmont Town Center Retail

4625 Piedmont Row Dr, Barclay Downs, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

206,171 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

6,293 SF
Year Built

2006
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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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The Station at Loso - Station 3

3700 South Blvd, York Road, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

114,304 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

13,491 SF
Year Built

2023
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Albemarle Square

9009 Albemarle Road, Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

1,300 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,730 SF
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Legacy Union Seven20 (Retail)

720 S Church St, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

14,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

14,626 SF
Year Built

2019
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2101-2135 Thrift Road

2101 Thrift Road, Wesley Heights, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

58,980 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

16,678 SF
Year Built

1940
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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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920 Eastway Drive

920 Eastway Drive, Plaza - Shamrock, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

24,965 SF
Availability

1 Space

24,965 SF
Year Built

1958
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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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Savona Mill

528 South Turner Avenue, Smallwood, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

200,000 SF
Availability

10 Spaces

204,027 SF
Year Built

2023
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Packard Place

222 South Church Street, Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Property

Office

90,000 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

28,073 SF
Year Built

2011
For Lease

$32.00 - $35.00/SF/YR
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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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9200 Harris Corners Parkway

9200 Harris Corners Pkwy, Northlake, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

5,711 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,270 SF
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Carolina Pavilion

9541 South Boulevard, Sharonbrook, Charlotte, NC
Property

Retail

690,877 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

76,060 SF
Year Built

1995
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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 $27.72 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Charlotte, NC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 16 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 16
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 190 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 81 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 2,638 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.

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 — 48 retail space(s).

Charlotte’s second most popular area is Elizabeth, where you can find 29 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

48

Elizabeth

29

University City North

20

Montclaire - Madison Park

20

The South End

17

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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