Retail to Let in Western Cape
Browse retail to let in Western Cape. We have 4,129 listings on record here since 2005 across 713 named buildings, with an average asking rental of about R272/m² (2022–2024). 299 units are available right now.
Retail space to let in Western Cape right now ranges from 10 to 3,852 m² with asking rentals from R15 to R2,500/m², across 121 buildings.
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- Area
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Space type
- Retail — to let
- Average asking rental
- ~R272/m² (2022–2024, asking not transacted)
- Unit sizes on record
- 10 – 4,080 m²
- History
- 4,129 to let listings across 713 buildings, 2005–2026
- Data updated
About Western Cape
Situated at the southwestern tip of South Africa, the Western Cape is connected by major national routes including the N1 and N2 highways, facilitating regional and cross-country freight movement. Cape Town International Airport serves as the primary air transport node for the province, complemented by established commuter rail networks, Golden Arrow bus services, and minibus taxi routes linking outlying areas to commercial centres.
Commercial activity spans diverse nodes, from high-density urban retail strips and suburban convenience centres to large regional shopping complexes. Property formats accommodate varied requirements, ranging from small neighbourhood convenience shops to expansive floor plates suitable for national supermarket chains, clothing retailers, and specialized service providers.
The local retail leasing market is well-established, with records indicating thousands of listings managed since 2005 across unit sizes spanning from 10 to 4,080 m². Asking rentals average approximately R152 per square metre per month, reflecting historical market adjustments of about 120% over the recorded period.
What's on offer in Western Cape
Units marketed here run from about 4 m² to 3,852 m², with most between 50 and 178 m² (a typical unit is around 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R94 | R95 | R114 | R138 | R132 | R130 | R129 | R127 | R159 | R174 | R167 | R181 | R178 | R228 | R175 | R254 | R155 | R307 | R298 | R211 | R261 |
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Retail available now in Western Cape
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Landmark buildings in Western Cape
Bellville South · 97 listings tracked · 5 available Stadium on Main
Claremont · 62 listings tracked · 9 available Absa Centre
Cape Town CBD · 60 listings tracked The Palms Decor & Lifestyle Centre
Woodstock · 59 listings tracked The Box
Cape Town · 51 listings tracked · 19 available Richmond Origin Park
Richwood · 50 listings tracked The Epic Business Park
Maitland · 48 listings tracked Leonardo Park
Parklands · 47 listings tracked · 20 available Frazzitta Business Park - Milnerton
Milnerton · 46 listings tracked · 15 available Sable Square
Century City · 46 listings tracked · 3 available 47 On Strand
Cape Town CBD · 45 listings tracked Mellville's Corner
Plettenberg Bay · 43 listings tracked The Pinnacle
Cape Town CBD · 42 listings tracked Maynard Mall
Wynberg · 42 listings tracked Black River Park
Observatory · 41 listings tracked · 27 available
Other space types in Western Cape
Offices (765) Industrial (203) Warehouse (40) Offices - Light Industrial (20) Industrial Land (6) Retail Showroom (4) Commercial Land (6)
Retail in nearby areas
Cape Town CBD (24) Durbanville (12) Bellville (8) Claremont (18) Parklands (29) Somerset West (7) Wynberg (2) Tygervalley Plettenberg Bay Mitchells Plain (2) Woodstock (7) Kuils River (8) Milnerton (3) Brackenfell (15) Goodwood Stellenbosch (3) Parow (8) Greenpoint (7) Montague Gardens (1) Eerste River (3)
Frequently asked questions
How much does retail space cost to rent in Western Cape?
The average asking rental for retail space in Western Cape is about R272/m² per month (2022–2024 listings, asking not transacted), up roughly 191% from about R94/m² in 2005. This is drawn from 4,129 listings marketed here since 2005.
How much retail space is to let in Western Cape right now?
299 listings are currently to let in Western Cape. Across the full history, 4,129 to let listings have been recorded here across 713 named buildings.
What size units are available in Western Cape?
Retail space units marketed in Western Cape have ranged from 10 m² to 4,080 m².
Which buildings offer retail space in Western Cape?
Buildings with listings on record in Western Cape include Mega Park, Stadium on Main, Absa Centre, The Palms Decor & Lifestyle Centre, The Box and Richmond Origin Park — see the full building list, each with its own rental history and current availability.
Western Cape in the news
- Commercial property beyond Gauteng, the Western Cape and Durban 2026
- Cape Town refurbs boost Emira’s Western Cape property portfolio occupancies 2017
- Tsogo plays losing hand in Western Cape 2015
- JHI Properties grows its Western Cape portfolio of management contracts 2013
- Murray & Roberts Finds More Work In the Western Cape 2012
See also: Retail to let across South Africa
