Retail to Let in South Africa
Browse retail to let in South Africa. We have 15,034 listings on record here since 2005 across 2,056 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R219/m² (2022–2024). 977 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in South Africa right now ranges from 10 to 21,801 m² with asking rentals from R14 to R2,500/m², across 301 buildings.
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- Area
- South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R219/m² (2022–2024, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 30,462 m²
- History
- 15,034 to let listings across 2,056 buildings, 2005–2026
- Data updated
About South Africa
What's on offer in South Africa
Units marketed here run from about 3 m² to 4,302 m², with most between 59 and 226 m² (a typical unit is around 107 m²).
Based on 400 listings marketed here since 2005. 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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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R80 | R85 | R104 | R115 | R121 | R126 | R143 | R131 | R160 | R136 | R154 | R156 | R156 | R159 | R174 | R223 | R272 | R236 | R231 | R191 | R180 |
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Other space types in South Africa
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Retail in nearby areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in South Africa?
The average asking rental for retail space in South Africa is about R219/m² per month (2022–2024 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 173% from about R80/m² in 2005. This is drawn from 15,034 listings marketed here since 2005.
How much retail space is to let in South Africa right now?
977 listings are currently to let in South Africa. Across the full history, 15,034 to let listings have been recorded here across 2,056 named buildings.
What size units are available in South Africa?
Retail space units marketed in South Africa have ranged from 10 m² to 30,462 m².