Birmingham, AL Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 647 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Birmingham, AL to find the best space for your business.

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1278 Oak Grove Road

1278 Oak Grove Road, Huntington Parc, Birmingham, AL
Space Type

Land
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1 space available / 45,302 SF
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3916 Waynely Drive

3916 Waynely Drive, Cahaba Heights, Birmingham, AL
Property Type

VacantLand
For Sale

$475,000
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3401 1st Avenue North

3401 1st Avenue North, North Avondale, Birmingham, AL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$7.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 29,719 SF
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Barbour Building

601 Vestavia Parkway, Montreat - Vestridge, Birmingham, AL
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$20.95/SF/YR
1 space available / 2,913 SF
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The Lindsey Building

2828 Old 280 Court, Vestavia Hills, AL
Space Type

Private Offices
For Lease

From $750/month
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4001 Langston Ford Drive

4001 Langston Ford Dr, Trace Crossings, Helena, AL
Property Type

VacantLand
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Property size 5.34 Acre
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2408 19th Avenue North

2408 19th Avenue North, Evergreen, Birmingham, AL
Property Type

Multi-Family
For Sale

$810,000
Built in 1978 / Property size 5,262 SF
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1290 Columbiana Road

1290 Columbiana Road, Devonshire Estates, Vestavia Hills, AL
Space Type

Land
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1 space available / 60,984 SF
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3260 Galleria Circle

3260 Galleria Circle, Chase Lake, Hoover, AL
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 4,720 SF
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280 Brookwood Green Trace

280 Brookwood Green Trace, Cahaba Heights, Vestavia Hills, AL
Property Type

VacantLand
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Property size 2.4 Acre
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571 Cahaba Valley Road

571 Cahaba Valley Road, Overton, Birmingham, AL
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 2,700 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Birmingham:
- Office Space: The market includes 11,017,119 square feet of office spaces in addition to 559 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Birmingham is home to 6,532,833 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 921,418,049 square feet of available space in Birmingham.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Birmingham is $18.8 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Birmingham costs $3, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $35.
Office space here averages $21.97 per square foot while industrial space averages $7.93 per square foot. The variation reflects differences in property types, quality, and demand. 
Here is a breakdown of the average size of different property classes (also known as asset class or property type):
- Class A/A+ properties have an average size of 92,110 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 43,303 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 16,784 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Birmingham will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Cahaba Commons, home to no fewer than 97 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Cahaba Commons has the highest concentration of office listings at 83.

Meanwhile, West Homewood has the highest number of industrial availabilities (15), while Five Points South boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (21).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Birmingham is enabled by a network of 232 active brokers from 93 different firms, ensuring a wide variety of listings. Working with an experienced professional can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits of working with a broker.

To get in touch with a broker, use the "Contact Property" button on this search page or fill in the contact form provided on each individual property’s listing page.
The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself, local market conditions, the state of the local economy and the demand for that particular type of commercial property, to name a few.

Asking rents in the city can be as high as $35 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Birmingham is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 3,355,281. However, different asset classes and zoning laws will result in vastly different property sizes. Here is a breakdown of the average size of different commercial asset classes in Birmingham:
Office properties:
- Average size: 53,482 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (350,000 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 38,204 square feet.
- Largest property: Former Walmart Available (204,805 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 8,692,624 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (914,760,000 square feet).

Birmingham, AL Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 445 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Birmingham add up to 926,370,949 square feet across various property types. Here's a breakdown of the available space by category:

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	191	3,733,089
Retail	144	1,360,821
Industrial	81	917,921,758
Other	29	3,355,281

Office properties:

The market has 191 active office listings, encompassing 3,733,089 square feet.
Birmingham office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 42% of the total commercial real estate market in Birmingham, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 144 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 1,360,821 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 32% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 34%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Birmingham offers 81 listings, amounting to 917,921,758 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 18% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 25%.

The data presented in this section was last updated as of September 10, 2026

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 216 properties listed for sale in the Birmingham market, adding up to 3,799,560 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

46 office properties
37 retail properties
41 industrial properties

The data presented in this section was last updated as of September 10, 2026

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	46	991,609
Retail	37	659,141
Industrial	41	2,027,145
Other	92	121,665

Birmingham, AL Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Birmingham Commercial Real Estate Overview

Along with Atlanta, Birmingham, Ala., is one of the largest transportation centers in the South, crisscrossed by several railways and highways, including the I-20, I-22 and I-65. Previously known for its focus on heavy industry, Birmingham has reinvented itself as a banking, healthcare and engineering center.

Commercial real estate properties in Birmingham host various steel manufacturers and important engineering and construction companies. Since the 1980s, the city has seen major investment in its biotech and medical research facilities. The University of Alabama is the second-largest employer in the area, and healthcare companies such as Encompass Health, Caremark RX and Diagnostic Health Corporation are vital to Birmingham’s economy.

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) offers public transportation by bus and trolley bus, as well as links between the city’s central business district, the University of Alabama campus and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. There are also Greyhound and Megabus shuttles to and from Atlanta and Memphis, as well as the Crescent, a passenger train operated by Amtrak. Three major railroad freight lines also have stops in Birmingham, including the Norfolk Southern, CSX Transportation, BNSF Railway and Birmingham Southern Railroad.

Birmingham, AL Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

1278 Oak Grove Road

3916 Waynely Drive

3401 1st Avenue North

Barbour Building

The Lindsey Building

4001 Langston Ford Drive

2408 19th Avenue North

1290 Columbiana Road

3260 Galleria Circle

280 Brookwood Green Trace

571 Cahaba Valley Road

Frequently Asked Questions

Birmingham, AL Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Birmingham, AL Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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