Denver Retail Market Report

By PropZone Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from CBRE, Lee Associates, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Matthews

Quarterly retail market indicators for Denver, aggregated by PropZone from CBRE, Lee Associates, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Matthews. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $20.70/SF.

Projected current retail pricing — Denver

low confidence
Projected asking rent
$16.87/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$153–$193/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 Colliers data (cap rate 6.7%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~94% occupancy and a 6582% net-operating-income margin.

QuarterAsking rentVacancyNet absorptionUnder constr.Source
Q1 2026$20.70/SFCBRE
Q1 20264.4%160K SFLee Associates
Q1 2026$12.00/SF4.1%0K SFCushman & Wakefield
Q1 2026$16.87/SF6.5%395K SFColliers
Q1 2026$27.57/SF4.4%Matthews
Q4 2025CBRE
Q3 20170.6%730K SFColliers
Q2 2017$20.00/SF22.6%500K SFCushman & Wakefield
Q2 2014$20.70/SF0K SFCBRE
Q2 2014$26.53/SF4.3%Matthews

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking rent for retail space in Denver?
As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Denver was $20.70/SF, per CBRE.
What is the retail vacancy rate in Denver?
Vacancy data for Denver retail is aggregated from brokerage reports; refer to the quarterly table for available quarters.
Where does PropZone's Denver market data come from?
This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Denver from CBRE, Lee Associates, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Matthews.