Pittsburgh, PA Retail Space for Lease

Search 67 retail listings in Pittsburgh, PA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

U.S. Steel Tower

600 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

2,336,272 SF
Availability

21 Spaces

437,648 SF
Year Built

1971
For Lease

$29.50 - $33.00/SF/YR
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Bar/Cafe or Retail Space For Lease

1500 Arch Street, Central Northside Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

3,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

850 SF
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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1212-1216 E Carson St

1212-1216 E Carson Street, Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

25,961 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,822 SF
Year Built

1900
For Lease

$19.75/SF/YR
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Medical/Office/Retail For Lease | South Side

1324 E Carson St, Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

12,800 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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For Lease | Prime Retail Storefronts | South Side

2332-2334 E Carson St , Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

6,823 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,000 SF
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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The Assembly

5051 Centre Avenue, Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

355,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

114,966 SF
Year Built

1915
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Penn Highland Building

5947 Penn Avenue, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

46,760 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,458 SF
Year Built

1880
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Birmingham Place

2301 East Carson Street, Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

38,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

28,000 SF
Year Built

1891
For Lease

$22.00 - $25.00/SF/YR
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The Brix

75 S 26th Street, Southside Flats, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

130,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,536 SF
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Up to 8,056 SF of First-Floor Retail Space for Lease in the Lively Lawrenceville Neighborhood!

5255, Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

8,056 SF
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736-738 Bellefonte St

736-738 Bellefonte St, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

9,300 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,425 SF
For Lease

$26.00/SF/YR
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1,800 SF Retail + 900 SF Garage/Storage | Shadyside

236 Shady Ave, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

4,857 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,700 SF
Year Built

1900
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EQT Plaza

625 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

615,942 SF
Availability

26 Spaces

339,618 SF
Year Built

1987
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5800-5807 Penn Ave

5800-5807 Penn Ave, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

4,070 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,120 SF
Year Built

2014
For Lease

$35.00/SF/YR
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5836 Penn Avenue

5836 Penn Avenue, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

47,955 SF
Availability

1 Space

11,600 SF
Year Built

2015
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407 East Ohio Street

407 East Ohio Street, East Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

14,700 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,050 SF
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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2nd Floor Market Square Retail Space

23 Market Sq, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

4,159 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,200 SF
Year Built

1905
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924 Brookline Blvd

924 Brookline Blvd, Brookline, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

6,058 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,800 SF
Year Built

1925
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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3345 Penn Ave

3345 Penn Ave, Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

12,363 SF
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One Oxford Centre

301 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

1,011,109 SF
Availability

31 Spaces

323,021 SF
Year Built

1983
For Lease

$35.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space Rents in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh asks $21.29 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Pittsburgh, PA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 12 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 3 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 Pittsburgh, PA

NNN 12
Modified Gross 3
Full Service 2

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Pittsburgh, PA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Pittsburgh is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 30 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 18 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 Pittsburgh, PA

Retail space in Pittsburgh 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 2,582 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 1 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 26,000 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 1,000 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.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Pittsburgh, PA, by Use Type

Street Retail

10

Freestanding

1

Restaurant

1

Average Retail Listing Size in Pittsburgh, PA, by Use Type

Street Retail

2,582 sq. ft.

Freestanding

26,000 sq. ft.

Restaurant

1,000 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 Pittsburgh, PA

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.

Downtown Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh’s second most popular area is East Liberty, where you can find 8 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Street Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 2 listing(s) available here.

Shadyside is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 8 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 1 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Pittsburgh, PA

Downtown Pittsburgh

24

East Liberty

8

Shadyside

8

Southside Flats

7

Strip District

5

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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