Birmingham, AL Retail Space for Lease

Search 115 retail listings in Birmingham, AL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Wildwood Express

231 State Farm Parkway, West Homewood, Homewood, AL
Property

Retail

10,500 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,191 SF
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Free Standing Retail Building For Sale/Lease

332 Gadsden Highway, Huffman, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

8,400 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,400 SF
For Lease

$11.00/SF/YR
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Bazaar 280 Center - Retail Spaces Available

5363 U.S. 280, Overton, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

30,501 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

7,000 SF
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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1001 20th St S

1001 20th St S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

32,948 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,825 SF
Year Built

2021
For Lease

$22.00/SF/YR
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Crestwood Festival Center

7001 Crestwood Blvd., Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

299,709 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

31,019 SF
For Lease

$12.00 - $14.00/SF/YR
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Tarrant Shopping Center - Tarrant, AL

2040-2096 Pinson Highway, Tarrant, AL
Property

Retail

83,974 SF
Availability

7 Spaces

43,360 SF
Year Built

1980
For Lease

$8.00 - $16.00/SF/YR
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Lake Crest Plaza

2341 John Hawkins Parkway, Lake Crest, Hoover, AL
Property

Retail

22,072 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,120 SF
Year Built

2004
For Lease

$21.00/SF/YR
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Transfer on 1st

1200 1st Ave S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

10,000 SF
Year Built

2025
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2208 6th Avenue South

2208 6th Avenue South, Southside Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

5,750 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,750 SF
For Lease

$32.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space For Lease

905-921 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

5,290 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
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312 20th St S

312 20th St S, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Office

7,500 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,500 SF
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Concord Center Retail Space

2100 3rd Ave N, Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

153,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,720 SF
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Concord Center

2100 3rd Ave N, Downtown Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Property

Office

153,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

38,146 SF
Year Built

2002
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Lorna Town Square

3133 Lorna Road, Chapel Hill, Hoover, AL
Property

Retail

19,381 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,374 SF
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Greystone Professional Office Park

5511 Hwy. 280, Greystone, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

77,130 SF
Availability

10 Spaces

17,817 SF
Year Built

2005
For Lease

$0.13 - $15.00/SF/YR
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Shoppes at City Hall

1070 Montgomery Highway, Southridge, Vestavia Hills, AL
Property

Retail

27,714 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

7,200 SF
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1101 18th Street South

1101 18th Street South, Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

2,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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Retail Space For Lease

1421 Forestdale Boulevard, Forestdale, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

15,989 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,600 SF
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Former Baja California Grill

1694 Montgomery Highway, Suite 20-40, Shadesville - Warren Estates, Hoover, AL
Property

Retail

132,474 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,523 SF
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Retail Space For Lease

2352 Center Point Parkway, Center Point, Birmingham, AL
Property

Retail

109,174 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

9,300 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Birmingham, AL

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 Birmingham asks $16.56 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Birmingham, AL

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 67 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 4 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Birmingham, AL

NNN 67
Modified Gross 4

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Birmingham, AL

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Birmingham is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 162 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 59 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 Birmingham, AL

Retail space in Birmingham 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 12 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 1,605 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 7 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,922 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 3 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 4,256 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 Birmingham, AL, by Use Type

Street Retail

12

Restaurant

7

Freestanding

3

Average Retail Listing Size in Birmingham, AL, by Use Type

Street Retail

1,605 sq. ft.

Restaurant

2,922 sq. ft.

Freestanding

4,256 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 Birmingham, AL

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.

West Homewood is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 21 retail space(s).

Birmingham’s second most popular area is Downtown Birmingham, where you can find 16 retail listing(s).

Downtown Homewood is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 12 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Birmingham, AL

West Homewood

21

Downtown Birmingham

16

Downtown Homewood

12

Five Points South

12

Greystone

10

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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