Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 429 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Pittsburgh, PA to find the best space for your business.

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5430 Centre Ave

5430 Centre Ave, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 2,800 SF
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504-510 E 8th Ave

504-510 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA
Property Type

Retail
For Sale

$1,147,000
Property size 14,180 SF
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±7,000 SF Redevelopment Opportunity just Minutes Outside of Downtown Pittsburgh

2100 Fifth Ave, Bluff, Pittsburgh, PA
Property Type

Other
For Sale

$650,000
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200-226 6th St

200-226 6th St, Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$16.00 - $18.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 37,139 SF
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226 Shady Avenue

226 Shady Avenue , Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
Space Type

Retail
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Pittsburgh:
- Office Space: The market includes 27,570,737 square feet of office spaces in addition to 674 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Pittsburgh is home to 1,265,044 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 3,221,775 square feet of available space in Pittsburgh.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Pittsburgh is $24.57 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Pittsburgh costs $14, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $36.75.
Office space here averages $28.08 per square foot while industrial space averages $9.34 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 325,286 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 97,243 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 32,186 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Pittsburgh will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Downtown Pittsburgh, home to no fewer than 343 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, Downtown Pittsburgh has the highest concentration of office listings at 323.

Meanwhile, Fairywood has the highest number of industrial availabilities (6), while Downtown Pittsburgh boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (20).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Pittsburgh is enabled by a network of 176 active brokers from 65 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 $36.75 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Pittsburgh is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 170,374. 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 Pittsburgh:
Office properties:
- Average size: 154,892 square feet.
- Largest property: 2730 Liberty Avenue (124,173 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 17,330 square feet.
- Largest property: Full Building (27,500 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 78,580 square feet.
- Largest property: Building 6 (240,000 square feet).

Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 309 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Pittsburgh add up to 8,903,241 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	188	6,864,164
Retail	75	410,486
Industrial	40	1,458,217
Other	6	170,374

Office properties:

The market has 188 active office listings, encompassing 6,864,164 square feet.
Pittsburgh office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 60% of the total commercial real estate market in Pittsburgh, compared to an average of 40% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 75 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 410,486 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 24% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 35%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Pittsburgh offers 40 listings, amounting to 1,458,217 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 12% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 24%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 98 properties listed for sale in the Pittsburgh market, adding up to 1,488,952 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

22 office properties
33 retail properties
16 industrial properties

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	22	399,376
Retail	33	225,250
Industrial	16	648,815
Other	27	215,511

Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

The Steel City is in western Pennsylvania at the intersection of the Monongahela, Ohio and Allegheny rivers, and is the largest city Appalachia. Pittsburgh’s rich history shines through in every facet of the city. Until the 1970s, the city was an industrial center, but it has since transitioned away from manufacturing and into education, technology and healthcare sectors. The city boasts more than 60 colleges, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon.

Pittsburgh Commercial Real Estate Overview

Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

5430 Centre Ave

504-510 E 8th Ave

±7,000 SF Redevelopment Opportunity just Minutes Outside of Downtown Pittsburgh

200-226 6th St

226 Shady Avenue

Frequently Asked Questions

Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Pittsburgh, PA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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