Charleston, SC Retail Space for Lease

Search 45 retail listings in Charleston, SC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

84 North Market St.

84 North Market Street, Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC
Property

Retail

4,833 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,404 SF
For Lease

$60.00/SF/YR
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139 Market St

139 Market St, Downtown Charleston, Charleston, SC
Property

Retail

4,800 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,005 SF
Year Built

1850
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Citadel Crossing

3025 Ashley Town Center Drive, Savage Road - Citadel Mall, Charleston, SC
Property

Retail

56,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
Year Built

2000
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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The Charleigh

441 Meeting Street, Cannonborough - Elliottborough, Charleston, SC
Property

Retail

175,474 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,228 SF
Year Built

2013
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Island Plaza

1291 Folly Road, Riverland Woods - Dill Tract, Charleston, SC
Property

Retail

173,524 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

19,650 SF
Year Built

1993
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Retail Space Rents in Charleston, SC

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 Charleston asks $34.5 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Charleston, SC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 30 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Gross + Electric lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Charleston, SC

NNN 30
Gross + Electric 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Charleston, SC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Charleston is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 41 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 16 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 Charleston, SC

Retail space in Charleston 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 Restaurant and you can find 9 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,161 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.

The local market is also home to 7 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 6,397 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 Interior Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,498 square feet. Interior retail space can accommodate a wide variety of vendors and is designed specifically to enhance the experience of the clients and to encourage them to engage with the products and services that are being offered.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Charleston, SC, by Use Type

Restaurant

Freestanding

Interior Retail

Street Retail

Average Retail Listing Size in Charleston, SC, by Use Type

Restaurant

3,161 sq. ft.

Freestanding

6,397 sq. ft.

Interior Retail

1,498 sq. ft.

Street Retail

2,383 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 Charleston, SC

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.

Daniel Island is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 11 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Freestanding. You can find 5 such listing(s) here.

Charleston’s second most popular area is Downtown Charleston, where you can find 6 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.

Dupont Area - Orleans 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 Restaurant.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Charleston, SC

Daniel Island

Downtown Charleston

Dupont Area - Orleans

Bymes Downs - Coburg

Silver Hill - Magnolia

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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Charleston, SC Retail Space for Lease

84 North Market St.

139 Market St

Citadel Crossing

The Charleigh

Island Plaza

Retail Space Rents in Charleston, SC

Retail Space Lease Types in Charleston, SC

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Charleston, SC

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Charleston, SC

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Charleston, SC

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Charleston, SC, by Use Type

Average Retail Listing Size in Charleston, SC, by Use Type

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Charleston, SC

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Charleston, SC

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

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