Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 434 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Detroit, MI to find the best space for your business.

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For Sale or Lease | 5-Story Office Building

2990 W Grand Blvd, Middle Woodward, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Office
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 10,385 SF
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50 E Canfield

50 E Canfield, Lower Woodward, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$19.00 - $21.50/SF/YR
2 spaces available / 6,210 - 10,000 SF
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For Lease | Second Floor Space

2601 Gratiot Ave, Middle East Central, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 3,300 SF
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22345 Grand River Ave

22345 Grand River Ave Detroit, Redford, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

1 space available / 2,973 SF
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623 Cass Ave

623 Cass Avenue, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Property Type

Industrial
For Sale

$4,500,000
Property size 96,600 SF
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Prominent Corner Neighborhood Retail – Jefferson Chalmers

500 Manistique Street, East Riverside, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Mixed Use
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 4,100 SF
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6501 East Nevada Avenue

6501 East Nevada Avenue, Grant, Detroit, MI
Property Type

Industrial
For Sale Contact for pricing

Built in 1958 / Property size 238,334 SF
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Reid’s Plaza

9934-9940 Harper Ave, Airport, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 5,500 - 12,200 SF
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Canfield Street Retail

441 W. Canfield Street, Lower Woodward, Detroit, MI
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 1,306 SF
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For Sale| Vacant Commercial Site

13715 Gratiot Ave, Mt. Olivet, Detroit, MI
Property Type

Other
For Sale

$499,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Detroit:
- Office Space: The market includes 6,744,867 square feet of office spaces in addition to 184 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Detroit is home to 2,726,709 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 12,584,619 square feet of available space in Detroit.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Detroit is $18.61 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Detroit costs $5, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $35.
Office space here averages $29.2 per square foot while industrial space averages $7.76 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 304,327 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 86,196 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 67,787 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Detroit will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Lower Woodward, home to no fewer than 84 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Lower Woodward has the highest concentration of office listings at 64.

Meanwhile, Redford has the highest number of industrial availabilities (7), while Downtown Detroit boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (22).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Detroit is enabled by a network of 228 active brokers from 88 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 Detroit is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 13,597,032. 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 Detroit:
Office properties:
- Average size: 94,999 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (150,000 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 20,975 square feet.
- Largest property: Outlot Available (43,560 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 124,601 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (1,855,656 square feet).

Detroit, MI Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 221 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Detroit add up to 21,447,649 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	63	1,401,122
Retail	101	609,166
Industrial	46	5,840,329
Other	11	13,597,032

Office properties:

The market has 63 active office listings, encompassing 1,401,122 square feet.
Detroit office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 28% of the total commercial real estate market in Detroit, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 101 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 609,166 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 45% 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 Detroit offers 46 listings, amounting to 5,840,329 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 20% 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 209 properties listed for sale in the Detroit market, adding up to 6,974,562 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

22 office properties
62 retail properties
59 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	22	417,262
Retail	62	576,472
Industrial	59	4,376,282
Other	66	1,604,546

Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Following Detroit’s post-deindustrialization population decline, well-organized private and public investment plans in recent decades have contributed greatly to the economic and cultural resurgence of the city. In fact, through its combination of reinvestment and revamped social policies, Detroit has come to serve as a role model for all areas that are looking to re-energize their urban centers. As a result, commercial real estate in Detroit is now among the most attractive in the nation — to developers and investors alike.

Specifically, the city’s revitalized central business district is home to some of the country’s most impressive commercial complexes, as well as a large number of value-add historic properties, which offer great potential for flexibility of space and can accommodate enterprises of all sizes and operating in any industry. Detroit meets the needs for business growth in an increasingly diverse business environment — home to high tech business incubators; enterprises working in cybersecurity and defense; information technology and software companies. So, it’s no surprise that the region leads the nation in stimulating demand for broadband.

Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

For Sale or Lease | 5-Story Office Building

50 E Canfield

For Lease | Second Floor Space

22345 Grand River Ave

623 Cass Ave

Prominent Corner Neighborhood Retail – Jefferson Chalmers

6501 East Nevada Avenue

Reid’s Plaza

Canfield Street Retail

For Sale| Vacant Commercial Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Detroit, MI Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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