Retail Real Estate Broker in Denver, CO
Innovate Commercial Real Estate is a retail real estate brokerage serving Denver, from Downtown and LoDo to neighborhood corridors like South Broadway and South Pearl. We represent tenants and landlords in retail and restaurant leasing, and buyers and sellers of retail buildings and businesses.
Retail and restaurant deals, on the map
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1101-1115 South Pearl Street
$2.5MSold 2026
6,876 SFBuyer rep
Leased1620 Market St. Suite 1E
$37/SF NNNLeased 2024
1,500 SF5-yr term
Leased1600 California St. Suite 01
$26/SF NNNLeased 2024
1,116 SF5-yr term
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7570 Broadway
$720KSold 2024
2,697 SFBuyer rep
Leased500 16th St.
$60.97/SF MGLeased 2023
11,415 SF10-yr term
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2235 W 84th Ave #B
$155KSold 2020
3,024 SFBuyer rep
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4300 Josephine St
$163KSold 2019
2,924 SFSeller rep
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1300 S Broadway Ave
$28/SF MGLeased 2019
2,200 SF5-yr term
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1338 S Valentia St Suite 135
$8/SF NNNLeased 2019
3,500 SF5-yr term
How Denver retail deals got done
Retail and restaurant deals in Denver
- Pearl St Shops LLC: 6,876 SF retail purchase at 1101-1115 South Pearl Street, Denver, $2.55 million, 2026. Read the story
- BareRose Market, LLC: 1,500 SF retail lease at 1620 Market St. Suite 1E, Denver (landlord represented), 2024.
- Aloha Hat & Sole Incorporated: 1,116 SF retail lease at 1600 California St. Suite 01, Denver (tenant represented), 2024.
- Massawa LLC: 2,697 SF retail purchase at 7570 Broadway, Denver, $720K, 2024.
- XSO Night Club: 11,415 SF retail lease at 500 16th St., Denver (tenant represented), 2023.
- EG Skyline LLC: 3,024 SF retail purchase at 2235 W 84th Ave #B, Denver, $155K, 2020.
- Sunshine Liquors: 2,924 SF retail sale at 4300 Josephine St, Denver, $163K, 2019.
- Broadway Indian Cuisine LLC: 2,200 SF restaurant lease at 1300 S Broadway Ave, Denver (tenant represented), 2019.
- Mission Escapes LLC: 3,500 SF retail lease at 1338 S Valentia St Suite 135, Denver (tenant represented), 2019.
The Denver metro retail market
Downtown Denver retail asks $36.45/SF with 11.7% vacancy, the only submarket in double digits, while Cherry Creek commands the metro's highest rents at $53.08/SF.
Source: CoStar, Denver Retail Market Report, October 2026. Read the full retail market report
Questions, answered
Who is a retail real estate broker in Denver, CO?
Innovate Commercial Real Estate is a Colorado retail and commercial real estate brokerage serving Denver, from Downtown and LoDo to neighborhood corridors like South Broadway and South Pearl, led by Founder & Managing Broker Charlie Cummings, with more than $100 million in closed transaction volume. Denver retail clients include BareRose Market, LLC at 1620 Market St. Suite 1E, Aloha Hat & Sole Incorporated at 1600 California St. Suite 01, XSO Night Club at 500 16th St. and EG Skyline LLC at 2235 W 84th Ave #B.
Can a broker help me lease retail space in Denver?
Yes. Innovate represents retail tenants, including restaurants, service businesses and shops, from the space search through lease negotiation. In most retail leases the landlord pays the tenant's broker, so the tenant does not pay for representation.
How much does retail space lease for in Denver?
Retail leases Innovate has negotiated in Denver since 2021 started between $26 and $37 per square foot per year NNN, meaning the tenant also pays its share of property taxes, insurance and common area maintenance. Rent depends on size, frontage, parking, co-tenancy and the condition of the space. Across the Denver metro, retail asking rent averaged $27.65/SF in October 2026 (CoStar, Denver Retail Market Report).
Does Innovate help landlords lease retail and shopping center space in Denver?
Yes. Innovate leases retail suites, shopping center space and freestanding buildings for owners, handling pricing, marketing and lease negotiation.
Can Innovate help me buy or sell a retail building in Denver?
Yes. Innovate represents buyers and sellers of retail buildings and businesses, including the purchase of a 6,876 SF retail property in Denver for $2.55 million. Owners can ask for a complimentary Broker Opinion of Value.
Which areas does Innovate cover for retail besides Denver?
The rest of the Denver metro, including Centennial, Parker, Aurora and Castle Rock.
Who is Innovate's retail broker?
Charlie Cummings, Founder & Managing Broker, represents Innovate's retail tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers.
What clients say
“I was looking for a commercial lease space and Charlie was recommended by my wife, who he helped with purchasing a commercial building. He was very prompt with any inquiries I had, showed me many locations and was extremely knowledgeable to advise me on them. Was great with negotiations and follow through. Highly recommend!”
“Charlie helped us locate a new brewpub space recently. With hard work and professionalism, he located a needle in haystack for us! Charlie responded quickly to emails, calls and text messages whenever I had a concern and helped troubleshoot any issue that arose. His rapport with the other parties always got us a quick resolution that worked for everyone. I highly recommend Charlie and hope to work with him again one day!”
“Working with Charlie Cummings at Innovate CRE was one of the best decisions we made while searching for our commercial space. We needed a property for a recreational sports facility, and Charlie's knowledge of the Centennial market and commercial real estate was invaluable. He was patient, responsive, and always had our best interests in mind throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise and negotiation skills, we secured a space at roughly half the market rate that fit our needs perfectly. If you're looking for a commercial real estate agent who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about his clients, I highly recommend Charlie.”
Looking for retail space, or leasing or selling a retail property?
7173 S. Havana St. Suite 600-285, Centennial, CO 80112 · (720) 583-5794