Columbus Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from Matthews, Colliers
Quarterly retail market indicators for Columbus, aggregated by CREhunt from Matthews, Colliers. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $20.87/SF/yr and vacancy was 3.3%, per Matthews.
Projected current retail pricing — Columbus
Projected asking rent
$20.87–$21.71/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$158–$207/SF
Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q1 2026 Matthews data (cap rate 8.3%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today). Assumes ~97% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 Matthews | $20.87/SF/yr | 3.3% | — | — | Matthews |
| Q2 2025 Colliers | — | 21.7% | 2K SF | — | Colliers |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in Columbus?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Columbus was $20.87/SF/yr, per Matthews.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Columbus?
- The retail vacancy rate in Columbus was 3.3% as of Q1 2026 (Matthews).
- Where does CREhunt's Columbus market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Columbus from Matthews, Colliers.
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