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Renting Retail Space in Houston
Retail space in Houston continues to attract a wide spectrum of tenant types. According to TenantBase data, 39.4% of searchers preferred lease terms of three years or less, while 12.8% sought leases under one year—characteristics often seen among startups, food and beverage concepts, and local boutiques looking to test market fit or launch in dynamic neighborhoods.
On the other end of the spectrum, 29.8% of storefront tenants pursued 3–5 year leases and 18.0% searched for commitments beyond five years, indicating significant interest from national brands and regional chains aiming for long-term visibility in retail corridors like Katy Freeway, Galleria/Uptown, and Sugar Land. Houston’s broad consumer base and rapid suburban growth make it well-suited for both short-cycle retail innovation and stable anchor operations.
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Suite Rates in Houston
Suite Sizes in Houston
Neighborhood Comparison
| Neighborhood | Average Available SQFT | Average Rate / SQFT PER Month | NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SUITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytown | 2,400 | $1.31 / SF | < 30 |
| Clear Lake | 1,800 | $1.51 / SF | 59 |
| Conroe | 2,100 | $1.91 / SF | 55 |
| Copperfield Place | 1,500 | $1.47 / SF | < 30 |
| Cypress Station | 2,300 | $1.01 / SF | 55 |
| Dickinson | 2,600 | $2.45 / SF | < 30 |
| Downtown | 5,400 | $2.01 / SF | 803 |
| East Downtown | 2,500 | $2.08 / SF | < 30 |
| Energy Corridor | 2,100 | $2.10 / SF | 64 |
| Galleria | 3,100 | $1.98 / SF | 276 |
| Galveston | 1,400 | - | < 30 |
| Greater Greenspoint | 1,200 | $1.20 / SF | 179 |
| Greenway | 1,200 | $1.20 / SF | 179 |
| Gulfton | 1,500 | $9.65 / SF | 73 |
| Humble | 2,800 | $2.02 / SF | < 30 |
| Hwy 290/North Loop | 1,800 | $2.30 / SF | 81 |
| Katy Freeway | 2,100 | $2.10 / SF | 64 |
| Lazybrook | 2,000 | $1.73 / SF | 63 |
| League City | 2,200 | $1.74 / SF | 121 |
| Magnolia | 2,100 | $1.36 / SF | < 30 |
| Meadows Place | 1,800 | $1.61 / SF | 146 |
| Midtown | 2,900 | $2.57 / SF | < 30 |
| Mission Bend | 2,000 | $1.76 / SF | < 30 |
| Missouri CIty | 2,000 | $1.74 / SF | 115 |
| Montrose | 2,600 | $2.85 / SF | 105 |
| Pasadena | 1,500 | $1.31 / SF | 124 |
| Pearland | 2,000 | $2.02 / SF | 94 |
| Second Ward | 3,200 | $3.47 / SF | < 30 |
| Sharpstown | 1,700 | $1.51 / SF | 58 |
| South Houston | 1,800 | $1.23 / SF | 210 |
| Southwest Houston | 1,800 | $1.52 / SF | 261 |
| Spring | 2,000 | $1.81 / SF | 126 |
| Sugar Land | 1,700 | $1.79 / SF | 317 |
| Texas City | 3,500 | $1.00 / SF | < 30 |
| The Woodlands | 2,100 | $1.93 / SF | 310 |
| Timbergrove | 2,000 | $1.73 / SF | 63 |
| Upper Kirby | 1,200 | $1.20 / SF | 179 |
| Uptown | 4,000 | $1.97 / SF | 232 |
| Westchase | 1,900 | $2.34 / SF | 51 |
| Willowbrook | 2,400 | $1.70 / SF | 74 |
*All data is from sources we deem reliable and is tracked to provide tenants an understanding of market and submarket conditions, however we cannot guarantee accuracy and all data should be confirmed prior to any use in the lease or purchase of real property.