What are the different types of commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate is a broad category that includes a high variety of space types designed to meet the needs of various industries of the local economy and their specialized subsectors, as presented in our real estate 101 guide to types of commercial real estate . However, there are three main categories that you are most likely to come across: office, retail, and industrial space . Modern office space is typically organized over large floor plates bound by high ceilings and large windows for an abundance of natural light and is located in transit-oriented developments with good access to multiple modes of transportation, so as to facilitate employee commute. The Detroit commercial real estate market incorporates 40,234,591 square feet of office space across 264 buildings. Office buildings can also accommodate coworking spaces , which are shared office options that typically cater to the needs of small, startup businesses that require flexible workspaces, a concentration of amenities, and services that can be accessed on an occasional or short-term basis. In Detroit, the coworking segment of the commercial real estate market incorporates about 3,115 square feet. Retail space includes shopping malls, department stores, street retail, or specialty stores dedicated to a narrow range of products. Such properties are typically located in high foot-traffic and/or car traffic areas, to facilitate customer access. The Detroit commercial real estate market includes 5,595,688 square feet of retail space in a variety of settings. Industrial property most often serves businesses operating in manufacturing or logistics and generally consists of large open spaces located within good access to roads, railways, freight airports or regional water ports. Industrial space listings can include warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, flexible industrial space, or even data center facilities. Across the Detroit market, there is a total of 66,822,045 square feet of industrial property.

What types of commercial real estate are available in Detroit, MI?

The largest share of commercial real estate space for lease in Detroit is represented by Office space , which accounts for 5,491,452 square feet of available listings. Industrial space available in Detroit adds up to 5,028,737 square feet.

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in Detroit, MI?

The price of renting or buying commercial real estate is influenced by a variety of factors, including: the property type (for example, office space is priced higher than other property types in most locations); the condition and asset class rating (property rated class A or above will typically command a higher price than lower grade classifications); the quality or the development potential of the property location; whether or not there is high demand for the type of commercial asset in question; and what the state of supply is relative to demand.

What is the average rent for commercial space in Detroit, MI?

The average rent for commercial real estate space listed for lease in Detroit is $22.24 per square foot. However, this value does not offer enough perspective on its own, as you will find significant variation in prices across property types, property classes, and location, as well as other impacting factors. For instance, rent per square foot of office space in Detroit can vary greatly depending on the rating of the property from Class A to Class C, as well as across the city depending on the location of the asset. What’s more, each commercial property type makes its own rent market: while the average rent for office space rested at $27.1 per square foot, industrial space in Detroit saw average rents of $6.43 per square foot.

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Detroit, MI?

The best choice of location for commercial space depends on the factors that are most relevant to your business. A good thing to look for at the start, however, is the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of your preferred type of property, as these areas are generally well connected to the amenities and points of interest that are most relevant to each property type. As such, there are several areas that you could consider to be the best location for commercial real estate in Detroit, depending on the property type you are interested in. The highest concentration of commercial space listings of any kind in Detroit is in the Downtown Detroit neighborhood. But if we look at each commercial property type, we find that for office space, the best location is the Downtown Detroit area . Meanwhile, retail space opportunities are most abundant in the Lower Woodward submarket. Alternatively, if you are looking for warehouse or other industrial space, consider looking at listings in Butzel - Indian Village . Select your preferred property type from the search filters menu at the top of the search page and then navigate the interactive map for a better view of commercial real estate availability in the locations most suited to your needs.

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

Whether or not leasing commercial space is a new experience for you, there are significant benefits to working with a commercial real estate broker . In addition to saving you time and money, an experienced broker will contribute specialist knowledge of the local market , the property type you need representation for, and will handle negotiations on your behalf in your best interest. To start, it is important for you to have a good understanding of what kind of broker you need. For instance, there are differences between a tenant broker and a listing broker . Also important at the start is to have a clear idea of what kind of space (or tenant) you are looking for and what (if any) particular needs and requirements you might have. And, while it is good to get a referral, you should interview several brokers to better gauge who you feel would best represent your interests. CommercialCafe hosts listings from some of the most trusted commercial real estate brokerages in the country. Use the contact form available on each listing page or the contact details for the property representatives to reach out and start your search!

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

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 — which itself includes aspects such as location, property class, amenities, and the quality of the property management — to the local market conditions, the state of the local economy, the demand for that particular type of commercial property, and of course the costs of owning and maintaining it relative to what leasing rate or sale price you get from the property. Asking rents in the city went as high as $29 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Detroit was Office space. Conversely, the highest sale price last year was $995,000 that is located at 22341 West 8 Mile.

What is the average size of a commercial property in Detroit, MI?

The average size of a commercial property in Detroit depends greatly on the property type and the location — geographical possibilities and zoning allowances have significant influence on how big developers can build. While there are outliers that break height or volume records in the city, we can look at some average sizes by property use: In Detroit, the average size of an office property is 160,297 square feet. Retail properties here incorporate an average of 39,131 square feet. Industrial space in Detroit is in buildings that are, on average 228,843 square feet in size.

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400 Renaissance Center Suite 3800, Detroit, MI
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Dedicated Desk
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24/7 security

Access to global network

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For Sale or Lease | Retail Availability

15000 W Seven Mile Rd, Greenfield, Detroit, MI
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Other
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1 Space

7,480 SF
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Stanley Manor Apartments

18701 Fitzpatrick St, Cody, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$1,180,000
Property

Multi-Family

26,796 SF
Year Built

1966
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8820 Lyndon Street

8820 Lyndon Street, Harmony Village, Detroit, MI
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Property

Industrial

12,600 SF
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1 Space

12,600 SF
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GM Renaissance Center - Tower 200

200 Renaissance Center, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
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Property

Office

589,077 SF
Availability

23 Spaces

394,385 SF
Year Built

1977
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5943 Tireman Avenue

5943 Tireman Avenue, Tireman, Detroit, MI
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VacantLand
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1 Space

26.6 Acre
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For Sale or Lease | Warehouse and Adjacent Land

38 & 60 Hendrie Street | Detroit, Lower Woodward, Detroit, MI
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Property

Industrial
Availability

1 Space

28,000 SF
Year Built

1903
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Bloomfield Medical Center

8282 Woodward Ave, Middle Woodward, Detroit, MI
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Property

Office

5,500 SF
Year Built

1999
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Townsend Plaza

7431-7455 Gratiot Ave, Kettering, Detroit, MI
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Property

Retail

2,070 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,070 SF
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266 Mt. Elliott

266 Mt. Elliott, Lower East Central, Detroit, MI
For Lease

$3,000.00/MO
Property

Office

2,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
Year Built

1964
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Marathon Metals

6440 Mack / 3105 Beaufait, Butzel - Indian Village, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$9,995,000
Property

Industrial

232,212 SF
Year Built

1929
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Schaefer Square Plaza

13433-13445 Schaefer Hwy, Mackenzie, Detroit, MI
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
Property

Retail

14,762 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,000 SF
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Hollywood Casino at Greektown Retail

546 Monroe Street (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
Property

Retail

52,525 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

52,525 SF
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16180 Meyers Rd

16180 Meyers Rd, Harmony Village, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$225,000
Property

Retail

5,522 SF
Year Built

1956
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9430 Michigan Avenue - Ground Lease

9430 Michigan Avenue - Ground Lease, Chadsey, Detroit, MI
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VacantLand
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1 Space

0.01 Acre
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Duke Arms Apartments

15411 W Chicago, Brooks, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$600,000
Property

Multi-Family

9,345 SF
Year Built

1967
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Land For Sale - 3800 Michigan Avenue

3800 Michigan Ave , Vernor - Junction, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$350,000
Property

VacantLand
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Redford Plaza

25025-25047 Grand River Avenue, Redford, MI
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Property

Retail

2,400 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,050 SF
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9623 Gratiot Avenue

9623 Gratiot Avenue, Airport, Detroit, MI
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Property

Retail

5,600 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
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Freestanding Building

15000 W 7 Mile Road, Greenfield, Detroit, MI
For Lease

$11.00/SF/YR
Property

Retail

7,480 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,480 SF
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13018 Fenkell Avenue - Former Dollar Tree

13018 Fenkell Avenue, Harmony Village, Detroit, MI
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Property

Retail

12,698 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,698 SF
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Parking Lot/Investment Opportunity

541 West Lafayette, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$4,550,000
Property

VacantLand
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For Sale | Office/Service Building

626 Harper Avenue | Detroit, Middle Woodward, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$1,200,000
Property

Office

16,143 SF
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For Sublease | The Children’s Place Office

99 W Willis Street | Detroit, Lower Woodward, Detroit, MI
For Lease

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Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

7,810 SF
Year Built

1959
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Parkside Apartments

23740 Fenkell Ave, Redford, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$6,350,000
Property

Multi-Family

108,271 SF
Year Built

1967
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80-92 E Willis

80-92 E Willis, Lower Woodward, Detroit, MI
For Sale

$1,750,000
Property

VacantLand

4,533 SF
Year Built

1916
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Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	4,019,836 Sq. Ft.	10.4%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	14,132,216 Sq. Ft.	36.55%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	12,416,345 Sq. Ft.	32.11%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	5,918,302 Sq. Ft.	15.31%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A+	490,000 Sq. Ft.	1.27%
Class A	15,033,253 Sq. Ft.	38.88%
Class B	18,735,525 Sq. Ft.	48.46%
Class C	1,748,250 Sq. Ft.	4.52%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	11,148,148 Sq. Ft.	13.34%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	31,308,755 Sq. Ft.	37.46%
500k to 1M Sq. Ft.	9,816,674 Sq. Ft.	11.74%
> 1M Sq. Ft.	21,910,343 Sq. Ft.	26.21%

Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Industrial
Class A	19,313,425 Sq. Ft.	23.11%
Class B	35,309,256 Sq. Ft.	42.24%
Class C	28,764,981 Sq. Ft.	34.41%

Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Retail
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	1,407,536 Sq. Ft.	40.16%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	2,097,064 Sq. Ft.	59.84%

City	Property Type	Count of Listings	Total SF
Detroit, MI	Office	106	5,491,452
Detroit, MI	Retail	138	544,864
Detroit, MI	Industrial	93	5,028,737
Detroit, MI	Other	421	24,784,618

835 Commercial Real Estate Listings in Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of commercial real estate?

What types of commercial real estate are available in Detroit, MI?

What factors affect the price of commercial real estate in Detroit, MI?

What is the average rent for commercial space in Detroit, MI?

What are the best areas for commercial real estate in Detroit, MI?

How do I find a good commercial real estate broker?

What is the most profitable commercial real estate?

What is the average size of a commercial property in Detroit, MI?

Detroit, MI Commercial Real Estate Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Detroit: 38,664,098 Sq. Ft.

Total Industrial Space in Detroit: 83,586,412 Sq. Ft.

Total Retail Space in Detroit: 3,504,600 Sq. Ft.

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