Retail to Let in Sunnyside
Browse retail to let in Sunnyside, Gauteng. We have 76 listings on record here since 2008 across 12 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R130/m² (2017–2019). 8 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in Sunnyside right now ranges from 65 to 216 m² with asking rentals from R40 to R160/m², across 2 buildings.
- Area
- Sunnyside, Gauteng, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R130/m² (2017–2019, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 22 – 505 m²
- History
- 76 to let listings across 12 buildings, 2008–2026
- Data updated
About Sunnyside
Sunnyside is an established suburb located in Gauteng, positioned directly adjacent to the Pretoria Central Business District and within practical reach of the broader Pretoria metropolitan area. The area is connected by a network of main arterial routes, including Nelson Mandela Drive and Esselen Street, which link the suburb efficiently to surrounding commercial nodes. Public transport infrastructure is well-represented, with regular taxi routes and bus services operating through the district, supporting commuter traffic from neighbouring areas such as Centurion, Johannesburg, Sandton, Midrand, Roodepoort, and Kempton Park.
Commercial property in Sunnyside largely consists of high-density mixed-use buildings, older multi-storey developments, and established retail centres that cater to high pedestrian foot traffic. Prominent retail and mixed-use locations on record include Sunnypark Shopping Centre, Sterland, Adverto Towers, Esselen Towers, Alan's Place, Sunnyside Galleries, Myer's Place, and The Pavilion. Space configurations suit convenience retail, service providers, and walk-in businesses that benefit from a dense urban consumer base, offering a more accessible alternative to the higher rental costs found in newer commercial nodes like Sandton or Rosebank.
Market activity for retail space to let across our records comprises approximately 70 listings spanning 12 named buildings, with unit sizes ranging from 22 to 505 square metres and typical asking rentals averaging around R138 per square metre per month.
What's on offer in Sunnyside
Units marketed here run from about 22 m² to 505 m², with most between 68 and 141 m² (a typical unit is around 103 m²).
Based on 76 listings marketed here since 2008. How we compile this »
What has Sunnyside actually been enquiring about? — a demand profile built from 161 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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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R96 | R93 | R124 | R175 | R180 | R247 | R139 | R131 | R120 | R103 |
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Retail available now in Sunnyside
Buildings in Sunnyside
10 listings tracked · 6 available Myer's Place
6 listings tracked · 2 available Adverto Towers
52 listings tracked Esselen Towers
42 listings tracked Sterland
6 listings tracked Sunnypark Shopping Centre
5 listings tracked Sunnyside Galleries
5 listings tracked THE PAVILLION - Sunnyside
3 listings tracked Unity Heights
2 listings tracked Savyon Place
2 listings tracked
Other space types in Sunnyside
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 Sunnyside?
The average asking rental for retail space in Sunnyside is about R130/m² per month (2017–2019 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 35% from about R96/m² in 2008. This is drawn from 76 listings marketed here since 2008.
How much retail space is to let in Sunnyside right now?
8 listings are currently to let in Sunnyside. Across the full history, 76 to let listings have been recorded here across 12 named buildings.
What size units are available in Sunnyside?
Retail space units marketed in Sunnyside have ranged from 22 m² to 505 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Sunnyside?
Buildings with listings on record in Sunnyside include Alan's Place, Myer's Place, Adverto Towers, Esselen Towers, Sterland and Sunnypark Shopping Centre — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Where is Sunnyside?
Sunnyside is a commercial node in Gauteng, South Africa. Commercial Property tracks 12 named buildings here.
See also: Retail in Gauteng All commercial property in Sunnyside
