Boston, MA Retail Space for Lease

Search 104 retail listings in Boston, MA and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Continuum

219 Western Avenue, Allston - Brighton, Allston, MA
Property

Mixed Use

34,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

12,109 SF
Year Built

2017
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Hyde Park Plaza

950 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA
Property

Retail

74,000 SF
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62 Charles Street

62 Charles Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
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100 State Street

100 State Street, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,668 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,668 SF
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255 Newbury St

255 Newbury St, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

6,768 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,100 SF
Year Built

1899
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5 Washington Street

5 Washington Street, Allston - Brighton, Brookline, MA
Property

Retail

797 SF
Availability

1 Space

797 SF
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581 Boylston Street

581 Boylston Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

33,741 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

2,822 SF
Year Built

1912
For Lease

$53.57 - $93.56/SF/YR
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152 Brighton Avenue

152 Brighton Avenue, Allston - Brighton, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

18,882 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,500 SF
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210-214 Newbury Street

210-214 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

25,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

25,000 SF
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254 Newbury St

254 Newbury St, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

1,190 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,190 SF
Year Built

1905
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1 Nashua Street

1 Nashua Street, West End Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

403,989 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,500 SF
Year Built

2017
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20 Park Plaza

20 Park Plaza, Bay Village, Boston, MA
Property

Mixed Use

260,000 SF
Availability

8 Spaces

28,445 SF
Year Built

1927
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Lafayette City Center

500 Washington St, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

620,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,700 SF
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205 Portland St

205 Portland St , West End Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Office

43,505 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,586 SF
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One State Street

1 State Street, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Office

64,400 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

33,920 SF
Year Built

1928
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276-278 Washington St

276-278 Washington St, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

45,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,600 SF
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118 Newbury Street

118 Newbury Street , Back Bay, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

2,800 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,800 SF
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45 Court Street

45 Court Street, Downtown - Financial District, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

47,711 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,860 SF
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Retail Opportunity

530 Western Avenue, Allston - Brighton, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

4,450 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,308 SF
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South Standard

South Standard 235 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, Boston, MA
Property

Retail

213,444 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,000 SF
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Retail Space Lease Types in Boston, MA

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 44 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 1 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type.

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Boston, MA

NNN 44
Modified Gross 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Boston, MA

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Boston is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 49 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 27 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 Boston, MA

Retail space in Boston 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 Interior Retail and you can find 6 such space(s) available.  

Interior Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 3,603 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.

The local market is also home to 6 space(s) listed as Street Retail. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 3,375 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.

What’s more, you can find 2 listing(s) in the Restaurant category, currently available in the average size of 8,898 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 Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

6

Street Retail

6

Restaurant

2

Freestanding

1

Average Retail Listing Size in Boston, MA, by Use Type

Interior Retail

3,603 sq. ft.

Street Retail

3,375 sq. ft.

Restaurant

8,898 sq. ft.

Freestanding

37,000 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 Boston, MA

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.

Allston - Brighton is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 24 retail space(s).

Boston’s second most popular area is Downtown - Financial District, where you can find 22 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Interior Retail. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 4 listing(s) available here.

South Boston is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 20 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 2 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Boston, MA

Allston - Brighton

24

Downtown - Financial District

22

South Boston

20

Back Bay

20

South End Boston

11

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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