Columbus, OH Retail Space for Lease

Search 179 retail listings in Columbus, OH and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Great Southern

3579 S High Street, Indian Mounds Park, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

561,703 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

136,306 SF
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Steelton Village

2101 S High St. Columbus, Merion Village, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

36,250 SF
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1352-1364 Norton Ave

1352-1364 Norton Ave, Fifth by Northwest, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

53,195 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,027 SF
Year Built

2023
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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1000-1026 N. High Street

1000-1026 N. High Street, Short North, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

84,488 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,305 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$32.75/SF/YR
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Easton Square

3900 Morse Road, Strawberry Farms, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

606,913 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,398 SF
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Chestnut Hill Shopping Center

4784 Morse Road, Trouville, Gahanna, OH
Property

Retail

2,577 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,577 SF
Year Built

2003
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Eastern Shopping Center

873-897 South Hamilton Road, Whitehall, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

23,250 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
Year Built

1966
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Bethel Plaza

1288-1332 Bethel Road, Sycamore Hills, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

13,220 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,120 SF
Year Built

1986
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1025 Goodale Blvd.

1025 Goodale Blvd., Grandview Heights, Columbus, OH
Property

Industrial

56,165 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

71,630 SF
For Lease

$5.95 - $12.00/SF/YR
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1551 Gemini Place

1551 Gemini Place, Polaris, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

69,662 SF
Availability

1 Space

69,662 SF
Year Built

2018
For Lease

$18.95/SF/YR
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Steelton Village

2140 S High St., Steelton, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail
Availability

2 Spaces

43,800 SF
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Jake’s Run Upper Alrington

1126 West Henderson Road, Governours Square, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

1,593 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,593 SF
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1689 Karl CT

1689 Karl CT, Forest Park East, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

1,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

1984
For Lease

$10.22/SF/YR
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Sharon Square

5588 - 5590 N. High St., Sharon Heights, Worthington, OH
Property

Retail

14,419 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,410 SF
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Glennwood Commons: 880 Bldg.

880 Sunbury Rd, Teakwood, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

108,966 SF
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Kenny Square

1113 Kenny Square Mall, Upper Arlington, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

95,904 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

6,594 SF
Year Built

1971
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1022 W Broad Street

1022 W Broad Street, Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

8,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,000 SF
Year Built

1947
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Crossline

300 E. Fifth Ave, Weinland Park, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

4,878 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,773 SF
Year Built

2022
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Hamilton Point 1

5729 N Hamilton Rd, Trouville, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

12,316 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,075 SF
Year Built

2005
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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Creekside Plaza

81, 101, 121 Mill St., Gahanna, OH
Property

Retail

137,413 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

7,260 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Columbus, OH

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 Columbus asks $18.91 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Columbus, OH

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 88 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 18 retail space(s) offered under a Full Service lease agreement type, and 15 Modified Gross listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Columbus, OH

NNN 88
Full Service 18
Modified Gross 15

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Columbus, OH

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Columbus is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 114 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 70 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 Types You Can Lease in Columbus, OH

Retail space in Columbus 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 32 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,941 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 9 space(s) listed as Neighborhood Center. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 17,530 square feet. Functioning like smaller-scale community centers, this type of space brings together several categories of retailers and other businesses to fulfill most or all of the needs of the population in the surrounding area.

What’s more, you can find 5 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 19,023 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 Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Street Retail

32

Neighborhood Center

9

Freestanding

5

Restaurant

4

Average Retail Listing Size in Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Street Retail

2,941 sq. ft.

Neighborhood Center

17,530 sq. ft.

Freestanding

19,023 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,999 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 Columbus, OH

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.

Franklinton is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 24 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 4 such listing(s) here.

Columbus’s second most popular area is Valleyview Heights, where you can find 11 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Neighborhood Center. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 8 listing(s) available here.

Sharon Heights is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 9 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbus, OH

Franklinton

24

Valleyview Heights

11

Sharon Heights

9

Columbus City Center

8

Polaris

7

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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