Retail to Let in Newtown
Browse retail to let in Newtown, Gauteng. We have 19 listings on record here since 2006 across 3 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R181/m² (2011–2014). Nothing is publicly listed at the moment — send an enquiry and we will match you as space comes up.
- Area
- Newtown, Gauteng, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R181/m² (2011–2014, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 18 – 2,535 m²
- History
- 19 to let listings across 3 buildings, 2006–2026
- Data updated
About Newtown
Newtown is a historic suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng, positioned immediately west of the Johannesburg central business district. It is bounded by major arterial routes including the M1 highway, offering road connectivity to surrounding metropolitan nodes. Public transport links include Rea Vaya bus rapid transit routes, Metrobus services, and proximity to Johannesburg Park Station, facilitating commuter access across the wider region.
Commercial property in Newtown comprises a mix of older industrial conversions and retail spaces that accommodate local service providers, creative enterprises, and convenience stores. Notable properties on record include 1 Central Place, 66 Carr Street, and the Newgate Shopping Centre. Relative to other commercial districts covered on this platform—such as Sandton, Midrand, Centurion, Roodepoort, Kempton Park, and the Pretoria CBD—Newtown offers alternative retail sizing and urban infill options within the broader Gauteng property market.
The local retail to let market features units ranging from 18 m² to 2,535 m², with asking rentals averaging around R116/m² per month.
What's on offer in Newtown
Units marketed here run from about 18 m² to 2,535 m², with most between 70 and 226 m² (a typical unit is around 98 m²).
Based on 19 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »
What has Newtown actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 28 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 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R65 | R73 | R110 | R110 | R200 | R189 | R155 |
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Buildings in Newtown
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Retail in nearby areas
Johannesburg (4) Pretoria CBD (66) Pretoria (55) Centurion (38) Sandton (3) Roodepoort (2) Midrand (6) Kempton Park (1) Randburg (1) Arcadia (10) Bryanston (17) Boksburg (8) Lynnwood Soweto (10)
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in Newtown?
The average asking rental for retail space in Newtown is about R181/m² per month (2011–2014 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 178% from about R65/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 19 listings marketed here since 2006.
Is there retail space to let in Newtown?
Nothing is publicly listed to let in Newtown at the moment, but 19 to let listings across 3 buildings have been marketed here historically. Register an enquiry to hear about new space first.
What size units are available in Newtown?
Retail space units marketed in Newtown have ranged from 18 m² to 2,535 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Newtown?
Buildings with listings on record in Newtown include 66 Carr Street, 1 Central Place and Newgate Shopping Centre — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Newtown?
Newtown is a commercial node in Gauteng, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 3 named buildings here.
Newtown in the news
See also: Retail in Gauteng All commercial property in Newtown