Orange County Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from , Cushman & Wakefield, , CBRE
Quarterly retail market indicators for Orange County, aggregated by CREhunt from , Cushman & Wakefield, , CBRE. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $31.20/SF with a 3.9% vacancy rate.
Projected current retail pricing — Orange County
Projected asking rent
$31.20/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$361–$455/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 multiple brokerages data (cap rate 5.4%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~96% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $31.20/SF | 3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | $31.20/SF | 3.9% | — | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q1 2026 | $11.64/SF | 2.4% | 408K SF | — | |
| Q4 2025 | — | — | 0K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q3 2021 | $25.01/SF | 5.8% | -13.1M SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q2 2018 | $21.72/SF | 10.0% | 527K SF | — | |
| Q2 2018 | $21.72/SF | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | — | 11.3% | 581K SF | — | CBRE |
| Q3 2017 | — | 4.2% | -9K SF | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in Orange County?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Orange County was $31.20/SF.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Orange County?
- The retail vacancy rate in Orange County was 3.9% as of Q1 2026.
- Where does CREhunt's Orange County market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Orange County from Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE.
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