Retail in Glasgow available to rent
86

Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Glasgow

The max can't be less than the min

Find a Shops & Retail Units for your business in Glasgow

Retail property to let in Glasgow, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

Looking for Bars & Restaurants to Rent? All Commercial Spaces in Glasgow
More details for 1109-1113 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

1109-1113 Pollokshaws Rd

Glasgow, G41 3YH

  • Retail to Let
  • £12,000 pa
  • 451 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Suspended Ceilings

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor retail unit within a traditional three-storey sandstone tenement building. Located in the affluent Shawlands area approximately three miles south of Glasgow city centre, the unit benefits from a busy suburban retail pitch with strong surrounding occupiers and transport connectivity. The space is well-configured and suitable for a variety of occupiers.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

16/06/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 134 Renfrew St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

Fleming House - 134 Renfrew St

Glasgow, G3 6ST

  • Retail to Let
  • £65,000 pa
  • 12,237 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a larger concrete framed building occupying a prominent corner position within Glasgow city centre. It is situated within a mixed-use environment comprising retail, residential, leisure and hospitality uses. The building benefits from strong visibility and accessibility, with nearby occupiers including established national retailers, hotels and cultural venues. The surrounding area is well served by public transport links and car parking facilities, supporting consistent pedestrian activity throughout the day.

Contact:

TSA Property Consultants

Date on Market:

10/06/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 5 Greendyke St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

5 Greendyke St

Glasgow, G1 5PU

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 1,055 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The subjects are positioned on the north side of Greendyke street, at its junction with Saltmarket within the eastern fringe of Glasgow city centre. Saltmarket bounds the eastern edge of Glasgow city centre and is considered, along with High Street, to be the historic centre of the city. It is a busy arterial route running south out of the city centre being a continuation of High Street, giving access to a large area of the south side of Glasgow. The surrounding area comprises a mix of high-density tenement and modern flatted housing with commercial occupiers at ground floor level. It is noteworthy the amount of activity that has been generated on Glasgow Green which is situated directly opposite. Events such as TRNSMT which boasts an attendance of 120,000 in mid-July; BBC Proms in the Park; the Great Scottish Run; Big Belter – Scotland’s largest cycling event are examples.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

05/06/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 16 Watson St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

16 Watson St

Glasgow, G1 5AF

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 1,044 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The subjects are located in Glasgow’s Merchant City, on the north side of Gallowgate, at its junction with Watson Street. This area of the city has a large mix of retail, food & beverage and service based occupiers which cater to the large city centre resident population. The subjects are adjacent to a number of national and local traders including, Dominos, Tesco, Subway, Maggie Mays and many others.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

01/06/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 2139 Paisley Rd W, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

2139 Paisley Rd W

Glasgow, G52 3JL

  • Retail to Let
  • £29,000 pa
  • 2,087 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property comprises a single-storey, stone-built retail premises with a flat roof, occupying a prominent corner position. The building benefits from return frontage onto Paisley Road West and Cardonald Place, with a centrally recessed entrance. The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of local and national occupiers, with good roadside visibility and pedestrian footfall, and convenient access to on-street parking and nearby amenities.

Contact:

TSA Property Consultants

Date on Market:

04/06/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 128 Queen Margaret Dr, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

128 Queen Margaret Dr

Glasgow, G20 8NY

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 588 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property comprises a tenement building of traditional red sandstone construction which features retail space at ground floor level and residential accommodation above. The property is located on Queen Margaret Drive on the block between Oban Drive and Fergus Drive. Queen Margaret Drive connects Great Western Road and Byres Road to Maryhill Road in the west end of Glasgow. The surrounding area is predominantly retail and residential in nature with Byres Road being located approximately five minutes walk away. There are several bus stops within the immediate vicinity of the property and Hillhead and Kelvinbridge subway stations are within close proximity.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

27/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 176-182 Hope St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

176-182 Hope St

Glasgow, G2 2TU

  • Retail to Let
  • £32,000 pa
  • 2,253 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Natural Light
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a larger four-storey sandstone building of traditional construction, with retail accommodation at ground floor level and office accommodation above. The building occupies a prominent position on Bath Street, one of Glasgow city centre’s main thoroughfares, and benefits from high levels of pedestrian and vehicular footfall within an established commercial and leisure location.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

20/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 1096 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

1096 Pollokshaws Rd

Glasgow, G41 3NJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £22,500 pa
  • 787 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of an established retail parade on the prime section of Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands, approximately three miles south of Glasgow city centre. The building provides ground floor retail accommodation with a prominent frontage onto the area’s main commercial thoroughfare, surrounded by a mix of national and independent retailers, cafés, and service operators.

Contact:

ZakandCo Property Consultants

Date on Market:

11/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 40 Cathcart Rd, Rutherglen - Retail to Rent

Unit 1-3 - 40 Cathcart Rd

Rutherglen, G73 2QZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £13,000 - £17,500 pa
  • 793 - 2,975 sq ft
  • 3 Units Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Rutherglen Retail to Rent - Glasgow

The property forms part of a mixed-use commercial parade located on Cathcart Road, a busy thoroughfare within Rutherglen on Glasgow’s south side. The building is of traditional construction with a full-height glazed frontage at ground floor level, providing strong visibility to passing traffic and pedestrians. The surrounding area comprises a mix of residential housing and established retail and commercial occupiers, with good access to public transport and the wider motorway network.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

07/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 484 Cathcart Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

484 Cathcart Rd

Glasgow, G42 7BY

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 690 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a traditional mixed-use building located on a prominent corner at the junction of Cathcart Road and Cairn Street in the Govanhill area of Glasgow’s South Side. The building features a strong retail presence at ground level with residential or ancillary accommodation above, typical of the surrounding streetscape. The unit benefits from significant frontage onto a busy arterial route, contributing to high visibility and footfall.

Contact:

G M Brown

Date on Market:

01/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 46 North Frederick St, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

46 North Frederick St

Glasgow, G1 2BS

  • Retail to Let
  • £65,000 pa
  • 1,100 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Display Window

Glasgow Retail to Rent

Love Loan is a modern mixed-use development in Glasgow city centre, comprising contemporary retail and leisure accommodation set around a pedestrian-focused environment. The scheme is positioned close to Buchanan Street and George Square and is surrounded by established hospitality operators, hotel accommodation and residential uses, creating a vibrant urban setting throughout the day and evening.

Contact:

Savills

Date on Market:

01/05/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 102-116 Drymen Rd, Bearsden - Retail to Rent

102-116 Drymen Rd

Bearsden, G61 3RA

  • Retail to Let
  • £19,500 pa
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Suspended Ceilings

Bearsden Retail to Rent - Glasgow

The premises comprise a mid-terraced ground floor shop unit, extended to the rear, within a 3-storey sandstone building under a pitched and slate covered roof. The property benefits from an attractive glazed frontage which looks onto Drymen Road, which carries high volumes of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Contact:

Lapsley McManus Property Consultants Ltd

Date on Market:

27/04/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 1119 Aikenhead Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

1119 Aikenhead Rd

Glasgow, G44 5SL

  • Retail to Let
  • £11,000 pa
  • 496 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • 24 Hour Access

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a mid-terrace commercial parade fronting Aikenhead Road within Glasgow’s Southside. The parade serves a mixed residential and commercial catchment and occupies a prominent roadside position on a key vehicular and pedestrian route. The building is of traditional construction and provides ground floor retail accommodation with strong frontage and visibility within an established neighbourhood retail location.

Contact:

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

23/04/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 28 High Street, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

The Merchant Building - 28 High Street

Glasgow, G1 1NL

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 1,733 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property comprises a steel framed building arranged over eight floors. There is retail space on the ground floor and residential accommodation above. The property is located on a busy crossroads between the traditional East End and the Merchant City in Glasgow city centre, where Gallowgate, Trongate, High Street and Saltmarket meet. Both Argyle Street and High Street train stations are within walking distance.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

22/04/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 240 Great Western Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

240 Great Western Rd

Glasgow, G4 9EJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £55,000 pa
  • 5,735 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a traditional mid-terraced four-storey tenement building with residential accommodation on the upper floors. The building is of stone construction and occupies a prominent position along Great Western Road, a key arterial route within Glasgow’s West End. The property benefits from strong visibility, pedestrian access directly from the street, and servicing from a rear lane, within a well-established mixed-use retail and residential environment.

Contact:

TSA Property Consultants

Date on Market:

09/04/2026
Hide
See More
More details for 1079 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow - Retail to Rent

1079 Pollokshaws Rd

Glasgow, G41 3YG

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 1,739 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Glasgow Retail to Rent

The property is arranged over four floors, including basement, of a blonde sandstone tenement building under a pitched roof. Internally the building offers retail space on the ground floor with residential space on upper floors. The property is located on the south side of Pollokshaws Road, between its junction with Abbot Street and Langside Avenue, directly opposite Abbot Street. Crossmyloof Railway Station is within walking distance.

Contact:

Graham & Sibbald

Date on Market:

02/04/2026
Hide
See More
1-23 of 86
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
LoopNet UK Shops & Retail Units To Rent in Glasgow, UK

Learn More About Leasing Shops & Retail Units

More Articles
What is a Rent Review in a Commercial Lease?
What is a Rent Review in a Commercial Lease?
Navigating the Impact of Rent Reviews on Your Commercial Property Costs and Rights
Full Repairing and Insuring Leases
Full Repairing and Insuring Leases
Clear, actionable insights on FRI leases, outlining tenant responsibilities, due diligence, negotiation strategies, and valuation impacts for informed investment decisions.
Commercial Property Business Rates Explained
Commercial Property Business Rates Explained
Understand How Ratable Value and Consumer Price Index Help Determine Business Rates
What is Ground Rent?
What is Ground Rent?
Understanding the Basics, Implications, and Strategies for Managing Ground Rent
What is Peppercorn Rent?
What is Peppercorn Rent?
Maximise Your Investment Potential with Low Ground Rent Leases
Freehold vs Leasehold Property
Freehold vs Leasehold Property
Maximise your returns by choosing the right property ownership structure
Leasehold Commercial Properties
Leasehold Commercial Properties
Essential Knowledge for UK Property Investors
Freehold Commercial Property
Freehold Commercial Property
Explore the Advantages, Responsibilities, and Key Considerations of Freehold Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Glasgow

How many retail properties are currently available in Glasgow?
There are currently 160 retail properties available. Sizes range from 283 sq ft to 117,285 sq ft, with an average size of 9,177 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.
What does it cost to rent a shop in Glasgow?
Average asking rents are around £16 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.
What sizes of retail space are available?
Available properties range from 283 sq ft to 117,285 sq ft, with an average size of 9,177 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.
What use class do shops fall under?
Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.
What types of retail property can I rent?
Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.
What should I look for when choosing a retail property?
Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.
What is included in a typical retail lease?
Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.
Can I change how a shop is used?
Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.
Are business rates included in the rent?
Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.
Can I sublet or assign my lease?
This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.
How can I find the right retail property?
Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

Find More Shops & Retail Units to Rent in and Near to Glasgow on LoopNet

Retail space to rent in Glasgow ranges from flagship units on Buchanan Street—one of the UK’s busiest shopping streets—to smaller independent shops in the West End, Shawlands and Partick. Glasgow’s large student population, thriving tourism and high footfall make it a prime location for both national chains and boutique retailers. Retailers are also drawn to shopping destinations like the St. Enoch Centre, Silverburn and Braehead, as well as suburban high streets. The city’s retail landscape continues to evolve, supported by public realm improvements and new mixed-use developments.

LoopNet - the worlds No. 1 commercial property marketplace.

Nearby Towns & Cities
Areas In & Around
Similar Property Types
Resources
Other Property Types
Major Markets