Columbia, SC Retail Space for Lease

Search 89 retail listings in Columbia, SC and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Rosewood Shopping Center

2800 Rosewood Dr., Central Rosewood, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

24,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,400 SF
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Bush River Road Plaza

652 Bush River Rd, St. Andrews, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

47,006 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

10,765 SF
Year Built

1985
For Lease

$12.00 - $14.00/SF/YR
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±2,400 SF Retail Building on ±0.79 Acres for Sale or Lease | Columbia

7001 Garners Ferry Rd, Hampton, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,400 SF
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±5,480 SF Retail Space Available for Lease at Sparkleberry Crossing in Northeast Columbia

120 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd, Pontiac, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

3,662 SF
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1401-1469 Sumter St (4 Spaces)

1401-1469 Sumter St (4 Spaces), Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

26,000 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

13,183 SF
For Lease

$14.00 - $20.00/SF/YR
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2205 Main St

2205 Main St, Elmwood, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

2,400 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,400 SF
Year Built

1915
For Lease

$2,200.00/MO
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Columbiana Station

1005-1201 Bower Pkwy. & 234-301 Harbison Blvd., Columbiana Station, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

364,807 SF
Availability

11 Spaces

83,257 SF
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±3,300-SF Flexible Space Available in Downtown Columbia’s Vista District

721 Lady St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

3,300 SF
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Palmetto Candy & Tobacco

1225-1229 Lincoln St., Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

3,900 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,900 SF
Year Built

1912
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5 Lake Carolina Way

5 Lake Carolina Way, Pontiac, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

2,560 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,000 SF
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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1916 Taylor Street

1916 Taylor Street, Robert Mills, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

7,160 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,660 SF
For Lease

$12.00/SF/YR
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120-148 Assembly St.

120-148 Assembly St., University Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

27,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,600 SF
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2510 Main St.

2510 Main St., Earlewood, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

7,057 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,042 SF
Year Built

1930
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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3827 Broad River Road

3827 Broad River Road, St. Andrews, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

17,889 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,035 SF
Year Built

1995
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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Forest Park Shopping Center

4711 Forest Drive, Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,600 SF
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Berry's on Main

1600-1608 Main St. & 1209-1219 Taylor St., Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

12,768 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,900 SF
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746 Harden St.

746 Harden St., Old Shandon, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

5,912 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
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610 Harden St

610 Harden St, Old Shandon, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

2,799 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,799 SF
Year Built

1940
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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380 Columbiana Dr. - Former Willie Sue's

380 Columbiana Dr., Columbiana Station, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

5,890 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,890 SF
Year Built

2002
For Lease

$10,500.00/MO
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1225 Lincoln St

1225-1229 Lincoln St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Mixed Use

3,900 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,400 SF
Year Built

1944
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Retail Space Rents in Columbia, 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 Columbia asks $17.4 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Columbia, SC

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 37 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 5 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type, and 1 Full Service listing(s).

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

NNN 37
Modified Gross 5
Full Service 1

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Columbia, SC

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Columbia is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 61 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 35 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 Columbia, SC

Retail space in Columbia 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 5 such space(s) available.  

Restaurant spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 4,488 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 1 space(s) listed as Freestanding. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 2,660 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 Interior Retail category, currently available in the average size of 1,242 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 Columbia, SC, by Use Type

Restaurant

5

Freestanding

1

Interior Retail

1

Regional Mall

1

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

Restaurant

4,488 sq. ft.

Freestanding

2,660 sq. ft.

Interior Retail

1,242 sq. ft.

Regional Mall

61,703 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 Columbia, 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.

Columbiana Station is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 33 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Restaurant. You can find 1 such listing(s) here.

Columbia’s second most popular area is Downtown Columbia, where you can find 21 retail listing(s). The most likely type of space you can rent here is Restaurant. If this is the kind of property you are looking for, you will find 1 listing(s) available here.

Arsenal Hill 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.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Columbia, SC

Columbiana Station

33

Downtown Columbia

21

Arsenal Hill

8

Greater Pontiac

7

Central Rosewood

7

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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