Columbus, OH Retail Space for Lease

Search 182 retail listings in Columbus, OH and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

35 E 5th Ave

35 E 5th Ave, Short North, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

8,198 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$20.50/SF/YR
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Highbluffs Center

8211 N High Street, Olentangy High Bluffs, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

8,843 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,400 SF
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Gravity

429 W. Broad St., Franklinton, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

840,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

16,088 SF
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2450 N High St

2450 N High St, Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH
Property

Office

2,100 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,100 SF
Year Built

1920
For Lease

$2,650.00/MO
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Fifth x Northwest

1350 West Fifth Avenue, Fifth by Northwest, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

10,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,000 SF
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1138 - 1156 Chambers Rd

1138 1156 Chambers Rd, Fifth by Northwest, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

3,305 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,305 SF
Year Built

1957
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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Linworth Crossing

2245-2285 West Dublin Granville Road, Worthington, OH
Property

Retail

41,803 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,819 SF
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Save-A-Lot Anchored Center

4900 West Broad Street, Lincoln Village, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

40,966 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,144 SF
Year Built

1978
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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Versatile Retail & Manufacturing Space Near Downtown and I-70

1029 E Livingston Ave, Southern Orchards, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

3,504 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,504 SF
For Lease

$3,500.00/MO
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StoneRidge Plaza

1365 Stoneridge Road, Gahanna, OH
Property

Retail

343,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
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Wesbanco Center

112 South Stygler Road , Gahanna, OH
Property

Retail

8,511 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,443 SF
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Taylor Station Commerce Center

950 Taylor Station Road, Gahanna, OH
Property

Office

163,880 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

5,910 SF
Year Built

1999
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1501 Frebis Ave

1501 Frebis Ave, Innis Gardens Village, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

14,890 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,184 SF
Year Built

1966
For Lease

$3,200.00/MO
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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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Market at Roger's Corner

1391 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH
Property

Retail

30,062 SF
Availability

1 Space
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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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Glennwood Commons: 880 Bldg.

880 Sunbury Rd, Teakwood, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

108,966 SF
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Triumph

80 S 18th St., Old Town East Columbus, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

97,129 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,638 SF
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Worthington Gateway

121 West Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH
Property

Office

51,654 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

9,161 SF
Year Built

2024
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Busch Center

975-1045 Mediterranean Avenue, Busch, Columbus, OH
Property

Retail

49,900 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

9,600 SF
Year Built

1986
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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 $19.24 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Columbus, OH

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 84 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 20 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 84
Full Service 20
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 117 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 64 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 31 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,210 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 6 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 16,252 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 4 listing(s) in the Community Center category, currently available in the average size of 6,339 square feet. Community centers can incorporate grocery stores, discount department stores, large drugstores, and more. They’re meant to offer one-stop-shop convenience for residents of the surrounding area, so consider the local customer base when looking to lease a community center space.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Columbus, OH, by Use Type

Street Retail

31

Freestanding

6

Community Center

4

Restaurant

3

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

Street Retail

3,210 sq. ft.

Freestanding

16,252 sq. ft.

Community Center

6,339 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,608 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 Sharon Heights, where you can find 10 retail listing(s).

Columbus City Center is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 10 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 3 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbus, OH

Franklinton

24

Sharon Heights

10

Columbus City Center

10

Polaris

8

Fifth by Northwest

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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