Durham, NC Retail Space for Lease

Search 46 retail listings in Durham, NC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Patterson Place Phase II

5300 McFarland Dr, Westgate Townes, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

4,427 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,706 SF
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Sutton Station

5826 Fayetteville Road, Folkestone, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

50,888 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

13,323 SF
Year Built

2001
For Lease

$20.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
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Brightleaf Square

905 West Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

139,785 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

24,465 SF
Year Built

1904
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2100 S Miami Blvd

2100 S Miami Blvd, Taylor Estates, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

6,600 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,600 SF
For Lease

$25.00 - $30.00/SF/YR
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2115 Avondale Drive

2115 Avondale Dr, Colonial Village, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

2,043 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,043 SF
Year Built

1994
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7072 NC Hwy 751

7072 NC Hwy 751, The Landing at Southpoint, Durham, NC
Property

Retail

4,030 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,051 SF
For Lease

$22.00 - $23.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space Rents in Durham, 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 Durham asks $24.67 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Durham, NC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 17 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 4 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type, and 1 Full Service listing(s).

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

NNN 17
Modified Gross 4
Full Service 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Durham, NC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Durham is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 44 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 24 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 Durham, NC

Retail space in Durham 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 9 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,995 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 5 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,192 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 Durham, 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.

Old North Durham is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 10 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 4 such listing(s) here.

Durham’s second most popular area is Wellington Forest, where you can find 9 retail listing(s).

Downtown Durham is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 7 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Durham, NC

Old North Durham

Wellington Forest

Downtown Durham

Lochaven Hills

Central Park

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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Durham, NC Retail Space for Lease

Patterson Place Phase II

Sutton Station

Brightleaf Square

2100 S Miami Blvd

2115 Avondale Drive

7072 NC Hwy 751

Retail Space Rents in Durham, NC

Retail Space Lease Types in Durham, NC

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

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Durham, NC

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Durham, NC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Durham, NC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Durham, NC

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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