Atlanta Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from Matthews, Partners Real Estate, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL
Quarterly retail market indicators for Atlanta, aggregated by CREhunt from Matthews, Partners Real Estate, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was $24.46/SF/yr and vacancy was 4.4%, per Matthews.
Projected current retail pricing — Atlanta
Projected asking rent
$20.27–$20.94/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$180–$235/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 Partners Real Estate data (cap rate 7.0%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today). Assumes ~95% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 Matthews | $24.46/SF/yr | 4.4% | — | — | Matthews |
| Q1 2026 Partners Real Estate | $20.27/SF/yr | 4.6% | -62K SF | — | Partners Real Estate |
| Q4 2025 Partners Real Estate | $19.98/SF/yr | 4.6% | -229K SF | — | Partners Real Estate |
| Q4 2025 Cushman & Wakefield | $19.19/SF/yr | 4.5% | — | — | Cushman & Wakefield |
| Q4 2025 Matthews | $23.63/SF/yr | 4.3% | — | — | Matthews |
| Q2 2025 JLL | $23.28/SF/yr | 4.1% | -858K SF | — | JLL |
| Q2 2025 Partners Real Estate | $19.61/SF/yr | 4.4% | -592K SF | — | Partners Real Estate |
| Q2 2025 Matthews | $23.29/SF/yr | 4.1% | 114K SF | — | Matthews |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in Atlanta?
- As of Q1 2026, the average asking rent for retail space in Atlanta was $24.46/SF/yr, per Matthews.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in Atlanta?
- The retail vacancy rate in Atlanta was 4.4% as of Q1 2026 (Matthews).
- Where does CREhunt's Atlanta market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for Atlanta from Matthews, Partners Real Estate, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL.
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