Retail to Let in East London
Browse retail to let in East London, Eastern Cape. We have 59 listings on record here since 2006 across 10 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R165/m² (2019–2024). 9 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in East London right now ranges from 52 to 466 m² with asking rentals from R72 to R225/m², across 3 buildings.
- Area
- East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R165/m² (2019–2024, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 466 m²
- History
- 59 to let listings across 10 buildings, 2006–2026
- Data updated
About East London
East London is situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa and is accessible via the N2 highway, which links the area to major regional routes and the local airport. Public transport is well-established, supported by central taxi ranks and bus routes that serve commuters moving through the area daily.
Commercial property here consists of a mix of retail spaces, featuring approximately 59 recorded listings across 10 named buildings such as Vincent Park Shopping Centre, Gillwell Taxi Retail Park, Deals House, and the Perm Building. Unit sizes range from 10 to 466 m², accommodating smaller shops as well as larger retail concerns. This stock serves local consumer markets differently from the commercial offerings found in nearby nodes like Port Elizabeth, Jeffreys Bay, and Bethelsdorp.
In the to let market, asking rentals average around R162 per square metre per month, having moved about 129% between 2006 and 2024.
What's on offer in East London
Units marketed here run from about 5 m² to 466 m², with most between 52 and 167 m² (a typical unit is around 80 m²).
Based on 59 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »
What has East London actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 41 real historical enquiries.
Asking rental trends
Average asking rental (R/m²) by space type, from To Let listings marketed here. Figures are asking rates, not transacted.
View the numbers
| 2006 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R48 | R75 | R69 | R188 | R352 | R427 | R112 | R209 | R177 | R110 |
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Retail available now in East London
Buildings in East London
8 listings tracked · 8 available Perm Building
10 listings tracked · 5 available 1 & 3 King Street & 18 Peters Road
4 listings tracked · 4 available Gillwell Taxi Retail Park
23 listings tracked · 3 available 44 On Pearce
4 listings tracked · 3 available 3 Berea Terrace
3 listings tracked · 3 available 58 Terminus
16 listings tracked · 2 available 10 st Helena Road
5 listings tracked · 2 available 6-8 Donald Road
5 listings tracked · 2 available 32 Dyer St
3 listings tracked · 2 available 12 Clifford Street
4 listings tracked · 1 available Vincent Park Shopping Centre
22 listings tracked Beacon bay
10 listings tracked 12 Vincent Road
5 listings tracked 85 Oxford Street
5 listings tracked
Other space types in East London
Retail in nearby areas
Port Elizabeth (2) Jeffreys Bay Bethelsdorp
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in East London?
The average asking rental for retail space in East London is about R165/m² per month (2019–2024 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 244% from about R48/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 59 listings marketed here since 2006.
How much retail space is to let in East London right now?
9 listings are currently to let in East London. Across the full history, 59 to let listings have been recorded here across 10 named buildings.
What size units are available in East London?
Retail space units marketed in East London have ranged from 10 m² to 466 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in East London?
Buildings with listings on record in East London include 14 St Helena, Perm Building, 1 & 3 King Street & 18 Peters Road, Gillwell Taxi Retail Park, 44 On Pearce and 3 Berea Terrace — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is East London?
East London is a commercial node in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 10 named buildings here.
East London in the news
See also: Retail in Eastern Cape All commercial property in East London