Buffalo, NY Retail Space for Lease
Search 43 retail listings in Buffalo, NY and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.
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 Buffalo asks $16.34 per square foot.
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 12 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 5 Modified Gross listing(s).
The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Buffalo is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 21 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 17 listing(s) in the more than 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 in Buffalo 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 10 such space(s) available.
Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,814 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 3 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 4,825 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.
What’s more, you can find 1 listing(s) in the Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 6,500 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.
Street Retail
10
Freestanding
3
Restaurant
1
Street Retail
1,814 sq. ft.
Freestanding
4,825 sq. ft.
Restaurant
6,500 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.
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.
South Ellicott is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 8 retail space(s).
Buffalo’s second most popular area is Babcock, where you can find 5 retail listing(s).
Broadway Fillmore is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 3 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Freestanding.
South Ellicott
8
Babcock
5
Broadway Fillmore
3
South Park
3
Bryant
3
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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