Retail to Let in Free State
Browse retail to let in Free State. We have 186 listings on record here since 2010 across 16 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R199/m² (2019–2023). 20 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in Free State right now ranges from 12 to 1,449 m² with asking rentals from R63 to R315/m², across 6 buildings.
- Area
- Free State, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R199/m² (2019–2023, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 3,914 m²
- History
- 186 to let listings across 16 buildings, 2010–2026
- Data updated
About Free State
The Free State is a central landlocked province in South Africa, anchored by major national routes including the N1, N3, and N5, which link the region directly to Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Bram Fischer International Airport in Bloemfontein serves as the primary air transport node, supported by an established regional road network and public transport services such as municipal buses and minibus taxis connecting commercial nodes.
Commercial activity spans several key urban centres, led by Bloemfontein, Welkom, and Bethlehem. Property stock across the province ranges from traditional CBD high-street shops to suburban strip malls and regional shopping centres. These retail spaces accommodate a diverse tenant mix, including national grocery chains, financial services, independent line shops, and service providers catering to both urban and regional agricultural catchment populations.
The retail to let market features spaces ranging from 10 to 3,914 m², backed by a record of about 184 listings tracked since 2010. Asking rentals sit at around R160 per square metre per month, having moved by about 100% between 2010 and 2026.
What's on offer in Free State
Units marketed here run from about 3 m² to 3,914 m², with most between 63 and 213 m² (a typical unit is around 125 m²).
Based on 186 listings marketed here since 2010. How we compile this »
Asking rental trends
Average asking rental (R/m²) by space type, from To Let listings marketed here. Figures are asking rates, not transacted.
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| 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R80 | R160 | R93 | R102 | R187 | R137 | R208 | R248 | R140 | R188 |
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Retail available now in Free State
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Landmark buildings in Free State
Welkom · 64 listings tracked Bethlehem Mall (Sechaba Mall)
Bloemfontein · 35 listings tracked · 11 available Middestad Mall Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein · 21 listings tracked Liberty Mall
Welkom · 20 listings tracked Setsing Plaza
Phuthaditjhaba · 15 listings tracked Botshabelo Shopping Centre
Botshabelo · 11 listings tracked Welkom High Park Building
Welkom · 9 listings tracked · 4 available Goldfields Mall
Welkom · 8 listings tracked · 1 available Bloemfontein Plaza
Bloemfontein · 7 listings tracked Bethlehem Mini
Bloemfontein · 5 listings tracked Fleurdal Mall
Bloemfontein · 5 listings tracked · 5 available Bethlehem Mall
Bloemfontein · 4 listings tracked Pick 'n Pay Kroonstad
Kroonstad · 3 listings tracked · 3 available Pride in Tyres
Bloemfontein · 3 listings tracked · 3 available Mega Park
Bloemfontein · 2 listings tracked
Other space types in Free State
Retail in nearby areas
Welkom (3) Bloemfontein (14) Kroonstad (3)
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in Free State?
The average asking rental for retail space in Free State is about R199/m² per month (2019–2023 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 149% from about R80/m² in 2010. This is drawn from 186 listings marketed here since 2010.
How much retail space is to let in Free State right now?
20 listings are currently to let in Free State. Across the full history, 186 to let listings have been recorded here across 16 named buildings.
What size units are available in Free State?
Retail space units marketed in Free State have ranged from 10 m² to 3,914 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Free State?
Buildings with listings on record in Free State include Amogela Mall, Bethlehem Mall (Sechaba Mall), Middestad Mall Bloemfontein, Liberty Mall, Setsing Plaza and Botshabelo Shopping Centre — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Free State in the news
See also: Retail to let across South Africa