St. Louis Retail Market Report
By PropZone Research · Data through Q4 2025 · Aggregated from Nmrkzimmer, Colliers, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates
Quarterly retail market indicators for St. Louis, aggregated by PropZone from Nmrkzimmer, Colliers, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates. As of Q4 2025, average asking rent was $15.25/SF with a 4.2% vacancy rate.
Projected current retail pricing — St. Louis
low confidenceProjected asking rent
$15.25/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$190–$240/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 Q4 2025 Nmrkzimmer data (cap rate 5.0%, asking rent held flat). Assumes ~96% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $15.25/SF | 4.2% | 0K SF | — | Nmrkzimmer |
| Q4 2023 | $13.57/SF | 6.4% | 0K SF | — | Colliers |
| Q4 2023 | $14.64/SF | 6.0% | 200K SF | — | CBRE |
| Q4 2023 | $14.62/SF | 7.0% | 0K SF | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2023 | $14.00/SF | 6.0% | 2.0M SF | — | Lee Associates |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in St. Louis?
- As of Q4 2025, the average asking rent for retail space in St. Louis was $15.25/SF, per Nmrkzimmer.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in St. Louis?
- The retail vacancy rate in St. Louis was 4.2% as of Q4 2025 (Nmrkzimmer).
- Where does PropZone's St. Louis market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for St. Louis from Nmrkzimmer, Colliers, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates.
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