boston Retail Market Report
By CREhunt Research · Data through Q4 2025 · Aggregated from Matthews, JLL
Quarterly retail market indicators for boston, aggregated by CREhunt from Matthews, JLL. As of Q4 2025, average asking rent was $24.93/SF/yr and vacancy was 3.2%, per Matthews.
Projected current retail pricing — boston
Projected asking rent
$24.93–$25.55/SF/yr
Estimated sale value
$215–$278/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 Matthews data (cap rate 7.3%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today). Assumes ~97% occupancy and a 65–82% net-operating-income margin.
| Quarter | Asking rent | Vacancy | Net absorption | Under constr. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 Matthews | $24.93/SF/yr | 3.2% | 3.0M SF | — | Matthews |
| Q2 2025 JLL | $27.98/SF/yr | 2.6% | -381K SF | — | JLL |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking rent for retail space in boston?
- As of Q4 2025, the average asking rent for retail space in boston was $24.93/SF/yr, per Matthews.
- What is the retail vacancy rate in boston?
- The retail vacancy rate in boston was 3.2% as of Q4 2025 (Matthews).
- Where does CREhunt's boston market data come from?
- This report aggregates quarterly retail market data for boston from Matthews, JLL.
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