Oakland / East Bay Retail Market Report
By PropZone Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from Survey, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Colliers, Lee Associates
Quarterly retail market indicators for Oakland / East Bay, aggregated by PropZone from Survey, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Colliers, Lee Associates. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $52.92/SF.
Projected current retail pricing — Oakland / East Bay
low confidenceProjected asking rent
$52.92/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$440–$554/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 multiple brokerages data (cap rate 7.2%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~92% occupancy (vacancy not reported) and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $52.92/SF | — | — | — | Survey |
| Q1 2026 | — | 3.0% | 94K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q1 2026 | $52.92/SF | 20.0% | 921K SF | — | CBRE |
| Q1 2026 | — | 6.7% | 142K SF | — | Colliers |
| Q3 2023 | — | 8.0% | 5.2M SF | — | Lee Associates |
| Q3 2023 | $22.53/SF | — | 160K SF | — | Colliers |
| Q3 2023 | — | 6.5% | 0K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q3 2021 | — | 5.7% | 191K SF | — | Lee Associates |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in Oakland / East Bay?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Oakland / East Bay was $52.92/SF, per Survey.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Oakland / East Bay?
- Vacancy data for Oakland / East Bay retail is aggregated from brokerage reports; refer to the quarterly table for available quarters.
- Where does PropZone's Oakland / East Bay market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Oakland / East Bay from Survey, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Colliers, Lee Associates.
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