Retail to Let in Johannesburg

Browse retail to let in Johannesburg, Gauteng. We have 718 listings on record here since 2006 across 116 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R131/m² (2018–2020). 4 units are available right now.

Retail space to let in Johannesburg right now ranges from 10 to 3,527 m² with asking rentals from R285 to R590/m², across 3 buildings.

4available now
718listings tracked
116buildings on record
10–22,368 m²unit sizes
+373% asking rental since 2006 · ~8%/yr
Area
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Space type
Retail — to let
Average asking rental
~R131/m² (2018–2020, asking not transacted)
Unit sizes on record
10 – 22,368 m²
History
718 to let listings across 116 buildings, 2006–2026
Data updated

About Johannesburg

Johannesburg sits within the Gauteng province, connected by a dense network of established arterial roads and highways that link the area directly to O.R. Tambo International Airport and surrounding districts. Public transport infrastructure, including commuter rail, buses, and minibus taxis, moves large volumes of workers through the area daily.

The commercial property market features a diverse mix of traditional high-rise buildings and older retail spaces. Notable addresses in the area include Bram Fischer Towers, Royal Place, Klamson Towers, Mansion House, Elephant House, The Markade, Lister Medical Centre, and Focus House. These properties suit a range of street-facing retail, wholesale, and service operations. The location functions alongside neighbouring commercial centres such as Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Midrand, Centurion, Kempton Park, Pretoria, and the Pretoria CBD.

Records show about 715 listings marketed across 114 named buildings since 2006, with unit sizes spanning from 10 to 22,368 square metres. Asking rentals sit at around R106 per square metre per month, having moved by about 50% between 2006 and 2020.

What's on offer in Johannesburg

Units marketed here run from about 3 m² to 22,368 m², with most between 32 and 190 m² (a typical unit is around 75 m²).

Based on 400 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »

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Buildings in Johannesburg

Other space types in Johannesburg

Offices (14) Industrial (7) Warehouse (1)

Retail in nearby areas

Pretoria CBD (66) Pretoria (52) Centurion (20) Sandton (3) Midrand (6) Roodepoort (2) Kempton Park (1) Randburg (1) Arcadia (10) Bryanston (12) Boksburg (8) Lynnwood Pretoria North (12) Soweto (4)

Frequently asked questions

How much does retail space cost to rent in Johannesburg?

The average asking rental for retail space in Johannesburg is about R131/m² per month (2018–2020 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 51% from about R87/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 718 listings marketed here since 2006.

How much retail space is to let in Johannesburg right now?

4 listings are currently to let in Johannesburg. Across the full history, 718 to let listings have been recorded here across 116 named buildings.

What size units are available in Johannesburg?

Retail space units marketed in Johannesburg have ranged from 10 m² to 22,368 m².

Which buildings offer retail space in Johannesburg?

Buildings with listings on record in Johannesburg include Sage Centre, Malvern, The Main Change, 12 Laub Street, Randleases Industrial Estate and 195 Main Street — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.

Where is Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is a commercial node in Gauteng, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 116 named buildings here.

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See also: Retail in Gauteng All commercial property in Johannesburg

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