Fort Worth Retail Lease Rates at a Glance
Asking rates below are typical ranges our team sees on Fort Worth retail listings and negotiated deals. Actual quotes vary by space size, frontage, co-tenancy and landlord improvement package - call (817) 559-1235 for current availability in any corridor.
| Corridor | Typical asking rate | Best suited to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sundance Square / Downtown | $30-50+ PSF NNN | Restaurants, boutiques, entertainment |
| West 7th Street | $28-45 PSF NNN | Bars, fast-casual, lifestyle retail |
| Camp Bowie Boulevard | $22-35 PSF NNN | Local retail, service, dining |
| Stockyards | $25-40 PSF NNN | Western, tourist and experiential concepts |
| Clearfork | $35-55 PSF NNN | Luxury, upscale dining, national brands |
| Hulen / Ridgmar / Alliance | $18-28 PSF NNN | Franchise, medical retail, larger footprints |
Finding Retail Space in Fort Worth
Fort Worth's retail market benefits from strong population growth, tourism (Stockyards, Cultural District), and a diverse local economy. Whether you're opening a restaurant, boutique, or service business, understanding the market is crucial for success.
Corridor Detail
Sundance Square / Downtown
Premium urban retail with high daytime office population and evening event traffic. Small-bay storefronts lease fastest; expect NNN charges on top of base rent.
West 7th Street
Trendy mixed-use district popular with young professionals, with a strong late-night restaurant and bar scene. Parking arrangements and grease/venting infrastructure drive deal terms here.
Camp Bowie Boulevard
Established corridor near the Cultural District with an eclectic mix of local retailers and restaurants. Older buildings often mean lower rent but higher tenant buildout costs.
Stockyards
Western-themed destination drawing millions of visitors annually. Landlords favor concepts that fit the district's authentic character, and percentage rent clauses are common given tourist-driven sales volume.
Clearfork
Fort Worth's upscale suburban retail district, drawing affluent shoppers from Tanglewood, Westover Hills and southwest Fort Worth. Highest rents in the city, with national credit tenants setting the bar for landlord approval.
Suburban Power Centers
Hulen Mall area, Ridgmar and Alliance Town Center offer conventional inline and pad spaces with established traffic patterns and ample parking - the value play for franchises and larger footprints.
Understanding Retail Lease Structures
Triple Net (NNN)
Tenant pays base rent plus pro-rata share of property taxes, insurance, and CAM (common area maintenance). Most common structure.
Percentage Rent
Base rent plus percentage of gross sales above a breakpoint. Common for restaurants and high-volume retailers.
Gross Lease
Landlord pays operating expenses from rent collected. Less common in retail, typically used for smaller spaces.
What Landlords Want to See
Tenant Improvement Considerations
Retail buildouts vary dramatically by concept. Expect to invest $50-200+ PSF for restaurant buildouts, $30-80 PSF for general retail. Negotiate TI allowances based on lease term and credit strength.
Ready to Find Your Space?
Contact Daniel Weber at SVN Trinity Advisors - (817) 559-1235 or Daniel.weber@svn.com - for a tour of available Fort Worth retail spaces matching your concept and budget. You can also [get in touch here](/contact) or browse our [retail leasing services](/services/retail-leasing).
Written by
Daniel WeberExpert commercial real estate advisor at SVN Trinity Advisors, helping investors and businesses navigate the Fort Worth market.