Pittsburgh, PA Retail Space for Lease

Search 70 retail listings in Pittsburgh, PA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

6101 Penn Ave

6101 Penn Ave, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

23,300 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

8,225 SF
For Lease

$24.50 - $28.24/SF/YR
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5515 Penn Ave

5515 Penn Ave, Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

12,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,865 SF
For Lease

$22.00/SF/YR
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Omni William Penn Place

555 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Office

112,882 SF
Availability

22 Spaces

108,015 SF
For Lease

$22.00/SF/YR
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207 E 8th Ave

207 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
Property

Retail

9,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,000 SF
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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6960 5th Ave

6960 5th Ave, Homewood West, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

950 SF
Availability

1 Space

950 SF
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The HUB at 3 Crossings

114 27th Street, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

12,537 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

8,874 SF
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Mineo Bldg

5414-5418 Walnut St, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

15,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,420 SF
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5514 Walnut St

5514 Walnut St, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

3,792 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,792 SF
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Unlock the Retail, Office, or Flex Use Potential of a 2,500 SF Lease Opportunity in Pittsburgh's Strip District!

2722 Penn Ave, Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
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Penn Highland Retail

Highland Avenue, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Property

Retail

1,680 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,680 SF
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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 $21.57 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Pittsburgh, PA

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 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 15
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 23 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 19 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 2,961 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 4 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,262 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.

What’s more, you can find 1 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 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.

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

Street Retail

Restaurant

Freestanding

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

Street Retail

2,961 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,262 sq. ft.

Freestanding

26,000 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 — 19 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 Shadyside, where you can find 9 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.

East Liberty is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 6 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

Shadyside

East Liberty

Southside Flats

Strip District

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

Recent Retail Market News

Red Mountain Group Buys Pittsburgh-Area Shopping Center

This is the company’s first acquisition in western Pennsylvania.

Walmart Acquires Pittsburgh Mall

This property traded at an 86 percent discount from its previous sale.

SomeraRoad Lands $74M Loan for Pittsburgh Mixed-Use Project

SouthSide Works is set to become a vibrant live-work-play destination.

HFF Brokers $13M Sale of Pittsburgh-Area Retail Asset

Fully occupied by Levin Furniture, the 53,000-square-foot property is located adjacent to a Whole Foods-anchored retail center along Perry Highway.

Colliers Brokers Sale of 2 PA Retail Assets

The properties—a 9,000-square-foot, three-story historic office and retail building and a gas station/convenience center—traded for a combined $6.8 million.

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Pittsburgh, PA Retail Space for Lease

6101 Penn Ave

5515 Penn Ave

Omni William Penn Place

207 E 8th Ave

6960 5th Ave

The HUB at 3 Crossings

Mineo Bldg

5514 Walnut St

Unlock the Retail, Office, or Flex Use Potential of a 2,500 SF Lease Opportunity in Pittsburgh's Strip District!

Penn Highland Retail

Retail Space Rents in Pittsburgh, PA

Retail Space Lease Types in Pittsburgh, PA

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Pittsburgh, PA

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Pittsburgh, PA

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Pittsburgh, PA

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

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

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Pittsburgh, PA

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Pittsburgh, PA

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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Red Mountain Group Buys Pittsburgh-Area Shopping Center

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SomeraRoad Lands $74M Loan for Pittsburgh Mixed-Use Project

HFF Brokers $13M Sale of Pittsburgh-Area Retail Asset

Colliers Brokers Sale of 2 PA Retail Assets

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