25 Storefront Properties for Lease in Columbia, SC, USA

Columbia Retail for Lease - CBD

Position your business in the heart of Columbia’s vibrant downtown at 1135 Lady Street. This prime retail space is located on the ground floor of The Palms, offering exceptional visibility at the corner of Lady Street and Main Street. The property sits within the Central Business District, surrounded by a dynamic mix of restaurants, retail shops, entertainment venues, and professional offices, creating a steady flow of foot traffic and customer engagement opportunities. The location provides unmatched convenience, with the South Carolina State Capitol and the University of South Carolina campus just a short walk away. Tenants benefit from easy access to major transportation routes, including I-126, I-26, Elmwood Avenue, and Huger Street, ensuring seamless connectivity to all major areas of Columbia. This space is ideal for boutique retailers, service providers, or specialty concepts seeking a high-profile address in a thriving urban environment. With its strategic position and proximity to key amenities, 1135 Lady Street offers an outstanding opportunity to establish or expand your business in one of Columbia’s most desirable commercial corridors.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2026-01-22

Lexington Industrial for Lease

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

West Columbia Office/Retail for Lease - Cayce/West Columbia

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-09-29

Irmo Retail for Lease - Dutch Fork/Irmo

This 1,904-square-foot office and retail space is located in the heart of Irmo’s thriving Broad River Rd retail corridor with traffic counts of 14,600 vehicles per day. The space sits within the Publix shopping center, offering high visibility and steady foot traffic from surrounding national and local retailers. The property includes a flexible floor plan, making it ideal for professional services, boutique retail or customer-facing businesses. It is conveniently located near Dutch Fork schools and just minutes from Interstate 26, providing easy access for both customers and employees.

Date on Market:

2025-09-24

Columbia Office/Medical for Lease - CBD

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-08-27

Columbia Retail for Lease - Southeast Columbia

Upstairs office units available above Non(e)such Boutique on Maple St. Shared bathrooms down the hall. This space is not suited for beauty-related businesses with hygiene requirements due to lack of plumbing within unit.

Date on Market:

2025-05-01

West Columbia Office/Retail for Lease - Cayce/West Columbia

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-03-11

Columbia Retail for Lease - Northeast Columbia

Roll-up door equipped

Date on Market:

2025-10-28

Columbia Office/Retail for Lease - CBD

Location: Between Gervais and Hampton Streets SIze: 0.24ac 2214sf Zoning: MU-2 City of Columbia 803.545.3333 Year Built: 1956 and renovated 2016 Parking: 9 on site and free street parking Water/Sewer: City of Columbia 803.251.7234 Electric/Gas: Dominion Energy 803.251.7234 Traffic Counts: 29,600 1800 Gervais St. 27,000 1616 Taylor St. 3,700 1712 Hampton St. Near: 4 blocks from State Capital and USC (53,455 students); close to BullStreet District, Vista, Five Points, Main Street, Prisma Health, and all Federal, State, County and City governmental facilities.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2024-10-09

Columbia Office for Lease - North Columbia

Elmwood Center offers prime commercial space in a highly visible and strategic location near downtown Columbia, positioned at the prominent intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue. The revitalized 17,000-square-foot property features a diverse mix of modernized storefront, office, and retail units designed to maximize natural light and accommodate a wide range of business uses. The property got a contemporary transformation, including a new facade, updated HVAC systems, modern flooring, and additional exterior and interior enhancements. Tenants benefit from convenient access and ample on-site parking. Located at 2101 Main Street, Elmwood Center sits along one of the area’s primary commercial corridors, offering exceptional street visibility and exposure to more than 40,000 vehicles per day. Elmwood Avenue, a major thoroughfare, runs directly alongside the property, providing easy access to Interstate 126 and efficient travel throughout the city and surrounding areas. Nearby Development Highlights: A planned 102-unit apartment development "The Woodley" across from the plaza on the Main Street side The 250-unit apartment development that has started its construction at the old Cadillac dealership located 0.2 miles from the plaza A planned 288-unit apartment development at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Bull Street located 0.4 miles from the plaza These developments significantly increase residential density, foot traffic, and long-term demand for neighborhood-serving retail and office users. With its modern upgrades, strong visibility, and surrounding development momentum, Elmwood Center provides an ideal setting for businesses seeking a high-profile location in a rapidly expanding market.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-26

Columbia Retail for Lease - Southeast Columbia

17 Surface Parking Spaces Great Visibility on Devine St Convenient to Dining and Shopping Opportunities Devine St: 14,400 VPD Milwood Ave: 21,400 VPD

Date on Market:

2024-05-01

Columbia Retail for Lease - Southeast Columbia

-±2,799 SF Historic Retail Space Available -Located in Columbia's 5 Points District -Adjacent to the University of South Carolina campus and proximate to the Central Business District, the Vista, and Forest Acres -Heavy Foot Tra?c -Employee parking is available in the rear

Date on Market:

2025-09-18

Columbia Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - CBD

Current use is a hair salon.

Date on Market:

2024-04-24

Irmo Office/Medical for Lease - Dutch Fork/Irmo

Great for health and beauty suite, Barber, private office space, property manager, staffing agency, esthetician, small yoga studio upsairs, aesthetician, massage therapy 600.00 per suite. Price reduction for multiple suites on a lease

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2023-12-04

Columbia Office/Retail for Lease - CBD

The top level (suite B) offers 3,120 sq ft total. Updated electrical, exposed brick walls, two handicap code-compliant bathrooms, recessed tray ceiling in the middle, huge crown moldings, historic chandelier and more! Gleaming hardwood teak-floors and entry foyer that will welcome your most discriminating guests, matched with 13 foot high ceilings in the main suite! 1537 Main Street is surrounded by downtown Columbia’s high-rise business district, the University of South Carolina, the Vista, and many other Columbia attractions. Some of these attractions include: -$28 million convention center -18,000 plus seat Colonial Center which draws large concerts and sporting events -One step away from Mast General Store visit www.MastGeneralStore.com -Two doors down from the Columbia Museum of Art (20,000 sq. ft. of galleries) -Koger Center for the Arts (includes productions of major ballets, concerts, plays and more) -3 Blocks away from the State Capital -Centrally located in downtown Columbia, surrounded by numerous high-rise office buildings filled daily with thousands of workers -Walking distance to the Marriott Hotel (303 rooms) and newly renovated Sheraton Hotel -Around the corner from the Meridian – a 17 story high-rise office building. -Two blocks from the nine-story First Citizen’s Bank Building

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2024-07-18

Lexington Retail for Lease - Cayce/West Columbia

- New Family Dollar & Dollar Tree stores are now open and anchoring the shopping center. - Existing tenants include Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Subway, Cost Cutters, Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, 7 Mares Mexican Restaurant, and others. - McDonald’s, Advance Auto, and Exxon are located on the out parcels and additional surrounding retailers include Lowe’s, Aldi, Big Lots, Burger King, Wendy’s, Dollar General, and Popeye’s. - Excellent Visibility on US Highway #1 (Augusta Rd.) between I-20 and I-26 interchanges. - 2022 Traffic Count: 28,900 VPD (Station 125) - Approximately 50’ feet of frontage - Opportunity for signage on pylon signage - Outparcel opportunity – Contact Broker for pricing and availability

Date on Market:

2022-08-25

Lexington Retail for Lease

Reedy River Retail at SVN Palmetto is pleased to present a retail development opportunity at 5028 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, South Carolina. The property is positioned along Sunset Boulevard, a dominant retail corridor with traffic counts of approximately ±43,200 vehicles per day, offering excellent visibility and access. The site features a ±1.0-acre pad available for build-to-suit or ground lease, along with a flexible ±2,000–10,000 SF building opportunity including an endcap with drive-thru capability. The property is located across from Target and surrounded by a dense mix of national retailers and service users. With strong co-tenancy, significant traffic exposure, and continued residential growth in the Lexington market, this location is well suited for retail, medical, financial, or QSR users seeking a high-profile presence along one of the Midlands’ most active corridors.

Date on Market:

2026-02-09

Lexington Land for Lease

shop + lay-down yard for lease: ±2.2 AC ±3,500 SF Shop, (4) 10' roll-up doors ±3,200 SF Office, build-to-suit negotiable

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

Columbia Retail for Lease - CBD

The 919 Gervais building: Built in 1906 for The Murray Drug Company, this two-story building with a full basement is a notable example of early 20th-century commercial architecture and is part of the West Gervais Historic District. Designed by local firm Shand & Lafaye, it retains significant original architectural elements. The building’s gross square footage is 32,159, which includes the first, second and basement levels. In short, the building will feature restored historic features, expansive views of the State Capital and the Vista skyline, outdoor covered seating and a historically inspired mural. The first floor is 13,378 square feet gross plus several thousand square feet of exterior loading docks and ramps. The second floor is 11,790 gross square feet with access via 2 stairwells and an existing freight elevator. Both the stairwells and the elevator go all the way down to the basement too with 6,991 gross square feet of conditioned space in the basement. Conceptual restoration plans for 919 Gervais are shown in the elevations with the goal to restore to the historic 1925 photo. This will also include an historically inspired mural on a portion of the building on the west side as can be seen in the year 1925 photograph. The first floor is envisioned high-end experiential retail or a restaurant (likely 2 retailers fronting Gervais with room for more retail along the side & rear with planned outdoor covered seating). Conceptual floorplans currently show for the 1st floor: 919-A with 4,486 rentable SF, 919-B with 2,310 rentable SF, 919-C with 4,029 rentable SF, 919-D with 1,404 rentable SF. At this early stage, we have the flexibility for several different options and conceptual layouts both big and small. The space will feature an open layout with 13-to-14-foot ceilings, beautifully restored heart pine floors, existing exposed round wood columns and historic plaster walls on the very west side and east side (exposed sprinkler lines, spiral ductwork). There is an excellent opportunity for outdoor covered seating for restaurants, coffee bars, etc. on the existing concrete-loading docks. The existing concrete ramp is ideal with modifications for current code ADA access to the building’s elevator, common area foyer / corridor and stairwells. The rear enclosed non- historic infill area will be demolished to open up the alley way that once was present improving the aesthetics as well as access to both 919 Gervais and 914 Lady. The second floor of 919 Gervais will likely be Class A creative office (likely 1 or 2 office tenants). The second story features an open layout like the rest of the building with heart pine floors, painted brick walls, cool old fire doors, square wood columns, high ceilings (up to 15 feet tall) with plans to restore every historic window opening and the large existing skylight. 9 large windows were once in the building front and 9 large windows on the building back. We also plan to restore the existing west side windows and add new historically compatible windows along the west side of the building as shown in the renderings. For more information visit www.seaboardvista.com

Date on Market:

2025-09-30

Columbia Office, Retail for Lease - CBD

Known as “The Dispensary,” the 911 Gervais building was built in 1900 as a county liquor dispensary and later became part of the Seaboard Hotel in 1931, housing the Seaboard Café. The 1st floor gross square feet is 2,886 and features a cast iron storefront. The space features an open layout with high ceilings (original beadboard ceilings to be restored), exposed historic brick and plaster walls as well as beautiful heart pine floors. Ideal for a restaurant, coffee or wine bar, high end retail. Room for outdoor seating or patio space off the rear if desired. The 2nd floor comprises 2,115 gross square feet with a predominant open layout and 2 restrooms. Terrific view of the State House and Vista skyline from the 2nd floor. Tons of historic character with beautiful heart pine floors, exposed brick walls, bead board ceilings and fireplace mantels. The second story could be combined with the 1st level if so desired by a tenant (a restaurant for example for private dining /events). Alternatively, we could studio style several apartments, creative office the 2nd floor or short term stays. Restoration plans include reopening bricked-in window openings, reinstating the full-width wrought-iron balcony and cornice, and creating a dedicated upper-level entrance—all historically accurate features from the original façade. For more information visit www.seaboardvista.com

Date on Market:

2025-09-24

Columbia Retail for Lease - CBD

±7,812 SF Total Available SF Space can be easily Subdivided Restaurant: ±4,350 SF - Full commercial Kitchen (hood and grease trap) Retail Side: ±3,500 SF Located in Columbia’s CBD, Next to Hotel Trundle Half a Block from Main St Fully Renovated in 2019

Date on Market:

2025-11-10

Columbia Retail for Lease - Northeast Columbia

Strategically positioned on Farrow Road with approximately 23,000 vehicles per day and just off I-77 with an impressive 83,000 vehicles per day, this property offers exceptional visibility and convenient regional access. Located less than 15 minutes from the University of South Carolina, the site benefits from strong daytime population, student traffic, and continued growth throughout the Columbia market. The center features a recently upgraded vacant unit with new glass doors and a modern storefront, providing a turnkey opportunity for retail, service, or office users seeking strong exposure. A durable metal roof and well-maintained HVAC systems further enhance the asset’s long-term stability, reflecting consistent ownership care and reduced near-term capital needs. Directly across the street from SCRA Research Park, the property is ideally positioned to serve a growing base of technology, research, and innovation-driven tenants and employees. The area is poised for significant economic expansion with Scout Motors’ $2 billion investment expected to create approximately 4,000 new jobs. Scout’s newly acquired site at 501 Blythewood Road in Blythewood is located just 10 miles north of Carolina Crossing, reinforcing the corridor’s upward trajectory and making this property a compelling opportunity for investors and owner-users alike.

Date on Market:

2026-02-17

Columbia Office/Retail for Lease - North Columbia

Extensive renovations are completed to restore the Laundry Building, the oldest surviving service building in the historic BullStreet District campus. The approximately 15,932 square foot adaptive reuse building will feature an event venue, expansive green spaces, and a dynamic tenant mix such as a restaurant, coffee shop / bakery, boutique fitness, and creative office. The Laundry event venue, set to be the flagship of the building, will be available for weddings and other rentals starting in December 2024. Located in the heart of the thriving BullStreet District behind the Babcock’s dining halls, the Laundry Building is an Italianate-influenced building dating back to 1883. The Laundry is adjacent to other service buildings like the Bakery that was part of the hive of industry which operated in the background to help support the mental asylum. The Laundry Building work includes a new standing seam metal roof, restoration of the historic clerestories, skylights and the cupola. Avant Holdings refurbished the historic exterior stairwell and original steel sash windows, opened up the bricked in windows and installed new historically compatible energy efficient windows, completed structural reinforcements, gently removed paint off the brick and granite windowsills, as well as performed brick pointing throughout. Most recent construction are high quality common area restrooms in the main lobby, plus an expanded lobby with an elevator lift as well as open flow stairs. All new infrastructure, parking, streetscaping and streetlights wrapping the Laundry is complete. The design features an open layout respecting the historic character of the Laundry Building with soaring ceilings, exposed antique heart pine wood beams, trusses, fire sprinkler lines and spiral ductwork. The interior is exposed brick, including a massive brick archway with a mix of historic plaster walls and sleek concrete floors throughout. Existing steel sash windows and restored window openings with new windows flood the space with natural light. The full one acre of land is mostly green space with beautiful trees offering endless possibilities for outdoor seating and amenities with the iconic Babcock Building as a focal backdrop. A conceptual layout is provided envisioning several tenants. The 181-acre BullStreet District is the largest urban redevelopment project on the East Coast and is South Carolina's first urban gigabit community, just one mile from the S.C. State House and several blocks from Main Street in downtown Columbia, S.C.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2023-02-23

Columbia Retail for Lease - CBD

Located at 929 Gervais Street, this ±1,710 SF retail space is situated on the first floor with direct access to Gervais Street. The space has been renovated and features an open floor plan with exposed beams and brick walls, making it an ideal opportunity for retail use. This retail space is located in the center of Columbia’s downtown Vista district. The pedestrian-friendly Vista attracts locals and visitors alike with a dynamic mix of restaurants, bars, art galleries and specialty shops. Additionally, the area is convenient to the Central Business District, the SC State House and the University of South Carolina.

Date on Market:

2025-11-07