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.
- 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 »
What has Johannesburg actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 876 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 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R87 | R133 | R100 | R89 | R109 | R115 | R104 | R98 | R102 | R102 | R123 | R100 | R106 | R158 | R130 | R409 |
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Retail available now in Johannesburg
Buildings in Johannesburg
26 listings tracked · 13 available Malvern
4 listings tracked · 3 available The Main Change
76 listings tracked · 2 available 12 Laub Street
2 listings tracked · 2 available Randleases Industrial Estate
2 listings tracked · 2 available 195 Main Street
9 listings tracked · 1 available Bram Fischer Towers
239 listings tracked Royal Place
229 listings tracked Klamson Towers
197 listings tracked Mansion House
185 listings tracked Elephant House
165 listings tracked The Markade
150 listings tracked Lister Medical Centre
118 listings tracked Focus House
101 listings tracked Works @ Market
96 listings tracked
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.
Johannesburg in the news
- The Johannesburg and Pretoria office buildings with the deepest letting history 2026
- Johannesburg committed to developing job intensive economy: Tau 2016
- City Lodge group bets on Johannesburg CBD 2016
- Redefine targets high-rise Johannesburg apartments 2014
- Strong investment demand boosts bids for Johannesburg properties 2014
See also: Retail in Gauteng All commercial property in Johannesburg
