Wilmington, NC Retail Space for Lease

Search 24 retail listings in Wilmington, NC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

5000 Market Street

5000 Market Street, New Center, Wilmington, NC
Property

Retail

91,637 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

23,000 SF
Year Built

1972
For Lease

$10.00 - $12.00/SF/YR
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Market Street Station

5214 Market St, New Center, Wilmington, NC
Property

Retail

17,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,429 SF
Year Built

2003
For Lease

$23.00/SF/YR
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602 Red Cross St

602 Red Cross St, Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Property

Retail

1,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

1954
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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311 S College Road

311 S College Road, College Acres, Wilmington, NC
Property

Retail

10,018 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

10,018 SF
For Lease

$19.50 - $25.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space Rents in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington asks $22 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Wilmington, NC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 13 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 2 Full Service listing(s).

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

NNN 13
Modified Gross 4
Full Service 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Wilmington, NC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Wilmington is more than 5,000 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 16 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 15 listing(s) in the 1,000 sqft to 2,500 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 Wilmington, NC

Retail space in Wilmington 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 3 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,895 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 1 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 8,542 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 1 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 555,390 square feet. Freestanding retail spaces or buildings are a great choice for businesses that need more room to carry out their day-to-day operations and want to stand out. Being located on their own lot and generally featuring more generous showroom and storage space than other such space types, freestanding retail offers tenants the leeway to build the experience they want.

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

Restaurant

Street Retail

Freestanding

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

Restaurant

4,895 sq. ft.

Street Retail

8,542 sq. ft.

Freestanding

555,390 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 Wilmington, 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.

New Center is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 9 retail space(s).

Wilmington’s second most popular area is College Acres, where you can find 5 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 Wilmington is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 5 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Wilmington, NC

New Center

College Acres

Downtown Wilmington

Pine Grove

Audubon

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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Wilmington, NC Retail Space for Lease

5000 Market Street

Market Street Station

602 Red Cross St

311 S College Road

Retail Space Rents in Wilmington, NC

Retail Space Lease Types in Wilmington, NC

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

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Wilmington, NC

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Wilmington, NC

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

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

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Wilmington, NC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Wilmington, NC

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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