Retail to Let in Soweto
Browse retail to let in Soweto, Gauteng. We have 136 listings on record here since 2006 across 12 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R218/m² (2020–2023). 4 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in Soweto right now ranges from 50 to 207 m² with asking rentals from R137 to R408/m².
- Area
- Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R218/m² (2020–2023, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 752 m²
- History
- 136 to let listings across 12 buildings, 2006–2026
- Data updated
About Soweto
Soweto is a well-established urban residential and commercial area in Gauteng, connected to Johannesburg and surrounding regions by major arterial routes such as the N1 and N12 highways, alongside extensive rail and taxi networks that move large volumes of commuters daily.
Commercial property here primarily serves local retail demand, featuring formats ranging from small line shops to major shopping centres. Recognised commercial nodes include Maponya Mall, Bara Mall, ProteaPoint Shopping Centre, Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Bara Precinct, Pimville Square, Tseles Centre, and Dobsonpoint. While distinct from commercial centres like Johannesburg, Sandton, or Roodepoort, Soweto offers high-density consumer markets that complement these neighbouring metropolitan areas.
Across records covering about 136 listings since 2006, unit sizes generally range from 10 to 752 square metres, with asking rentals sitting around R175 per square metre per month.
What's on offer in Soweto
Units marketed here run from about 8 m² to 752 m², with most between 50 and 126 m² (a typical unit is around 76 m²).
Based on 136 listings marketed here since 2006. How we compile this »
What has Soweto actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 234 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.
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| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R58 | R52 | R68 | R74 | R176 | R64 | R90 | R253 | R205 | R191 | R252 | R270 | R236 | R195 | R190 | R328 | R137 |
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Retail available now in Soweto
Buildings in Soweto
20 listings tracked · 4 available Dube Office
3 listings tracked · 1 available Maponya Mall
33 listings tracked ProteaPoint Shopping Centre
13 listings tracked Dobsonville Shopping Centre
12 listings tracked Bara Precinct
11 listings tracked Pimville Square
10 listings tracked Tseles Centre
9 listings tracked Dobsonpoint
8 listings tracked Protea Shopping Centre
7 listings tracked Meadowpoint Shopping Centre
4 listings tracked
Other space types in Soweto
Retail in nearby areas
Johannesburg (4) 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)
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in Soweto?
The average asking rental for retail space in Soweto is about R218/m² per month (2020–2023 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 274% from about R58/m² in 2006. This is drawn from 136 listings marketed here since 2006.
How much retail space is to let in Soweto right now?
4 listings are currently to let in Soweto. Across the full history, 136 to let listings have been recorded here across 12 named buildings.
What size units are available in Soweto?
Retail space units marketed in Soweto have ranged from 10 m² to 752 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Soweto?
Buildings with listings on record in Soweto include Bara Mall, Dube Office, Maponya Mall, ProteaPoint Shopping Centre, Dobsonville Shopping Centre and Bara Precinct — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Soweto?
Soweto is a commercial node in Gauteng, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 12 named buildings here.
Soweto in the news
See also: Retail in Gauteng All commercial property in Soweto