Retail to Let in Port Elizabeth
Browse retail to let in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. We have 87 listings on record here since 2006 across 13 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R219/m² (2017–2019). 2 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in Port Elizabeth right now ranges from 238 to 284 m².
- Area
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R219/m² (2017–2019, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 12 – 1,283 m²
- History
- 87 to let listings across 13 buildings, 2006–2026
- Data updated
About Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is a coastal suburb situated in the Eastern Cape, connected by established arterial routes and regional highways that facilitate movement across the metropole and toward the local airport. Public transport networks, including minibus taxis and municipal bus routes, service the area, linking it to surrounding residential nodes and commercial corridors.
Commercial property here offers a range of retail spaces suited to standard storefronts, service providers, and local enterprises. The building stock includes established office parks and shopping complexes such as Chamber House, Cleary Park Shopping Centre, Kings Court, Lindsay Rd Hive, Fidelity Centre, Mutual Place, 12 Govan Mbeki, and Greenacres Shopping Centre. These properties complement the commercial offerings found in nearby Bethelsdorp, Jeffreys Bay, and East London.
Across roughly 87 recorded listings in 13 named buildings spanning unit sizes from 12 to 1,283 square metres, asking rentals sit around R138 per square metre per month.
What's on offer in Port Elizabeth
Units marketed here run from about 12 m² to 1,283 m², with most between 60 and 220 m² (a typical unit is around 125 m²).
Based on 87 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »
What has Port Elizabeth actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 90 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 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R60 | R86 | R89 | R187 | R125 | R135 | R132 | R404 | R100 | R151 |
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Retail available now in Port Elizabeth
Buildings in Port Elizabeth
4 listings tracked · 4 available Ziyabuya Shopping Centre
7 listings tracked · 3 available 51 Govan Mbeki
2 listings tracked · 2 available Chamber House
51 listings tracked Cleary Park Shopping Centre
40 listings tracked Kings Court
17 listings tracked Lindsay Rd Hive
14 listings tracked Fidelity Centre
10 listings tracked 12 Govan Mbeki
9 listings tracked Mutual Place
9 listings tracked Greenacres shopping centre
8 listings tracked Southern Life Gardens
7 listings tracked Greenbushes
6 listings tracked The Atrium
5 listings tracked House & Garden Centre
3 listings tracked
Other space types in Port Elizabeth
Retail in nearby areas
East London (9) Jeffreys Bay Bethelsdorp
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in Port Elizabeth?
The average asking rental for retail space in Port Elizabeth is about R219/m² per month (2017–2019 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 265% from about R60/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 87 listings marketed here since 2006.
How much retail space is to let in Port Elizabeth right now?
2 listings are currently to let in Port Elizabeth. Across the full history, 87 to let listings have been recorded here across 13 named buildings.
What size units are available in Port Elizabeth?
Retail space units marketed in Port Elizabeth have ranged from 12 m² to 1,283 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Port Elizabeth?
Buildings with listings on record in Port Elizabeth include 270 Cape Road, Ziyabuya Shopping Centre, 51 Govan Mbeki, Chamber House, Cleary Park Shopping Centre and Kings Court — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is a commercial node in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 13 named buildings here.
Port Elizabeth in the news
- Arrowhead strengthens its presence in Port Elizabeth 2015
- Zara to open new store in Port Elizabeth 2013
- Funding from Nedbank sees Sun International building a new luxurious hotel in Port Elizabeth 2013
- Port Elizabeth plans to build R800m international convention centre 2008
- Big developments expected to fire up Port Elizabeth 2007
See also: Retail in Eastern Cape All commercial property in Port Elizabeth
