The Price for Retail Space at 1598 University Ave

The cost of renting retail space in a property highly depends on features such as its location, parking availability and type of retail space, or advantages and features that might be unique to it. For details on asking rent or information on other costs, use the contact form available on this page to reach out to the property representative. 1598 University Ave is located in the Central Berkeley neighborhood, which is home to a total of 9 retail listing(s). In the case of most businesses that need retail space, access to potential customers is critical. This can come in the form of retail space situated in high-traffic pedestrian areas, or convenient suburban locations with good public transport or plenty of parking. Reach out to the listing broker for information on best parking and other access options at or near the property.

Retail Space Options Available at 1598 University Ave

The property exclusively contains Freestanding space totaling 4,254 square feet. The leasing opportunity here is available under NNN lease terms. In addition to retail space type, you will also need to consider the space size that you need for your business to operate at its best. 1598 University Ave offers 3 retail space(s) sized 1,000 square feet or less. Retail space of this size can be a more affordable option for small businesses or for those that don’t have very quick growth expectations. You will find 2 retail space(s) ranging from 1,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet at 1598 University Ave, which can serve small or medium retail businesses that are planning to accommodate growth throughout the duration of their lease at this address. For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, reach out using the contact form on this page to get in touch with a broker.

Get to Know the Retail Scene in the Central Berkeley Neighborhood

1598 University Ave is located in the Central Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley. The Central Berkeley retail market offers 9 retail listing(s), representing a total of 9,218 square feet of retail space for lease. The most common retail type in the Central Berkeley neighborhood is Freestanding, of which the market currently offers 5 space(s). You can also find 1 Street Retail space(s). When looking for retail space for your company, picking the right area is essential. Some neighborhoods have a long history of being top shopping destinations in general, while others gain a reputation for strongly representing a specific type of business. In addition to knowing the reputation of your chosen business location neighborhood, it’s also important to know your customer base. For instance, the average Central Berkeley resident is 37 years old, and the median household income here is $109,881 per year.

For Lease

The U at California

1598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

4,254

SF Available

The U at California is a new 8-story, 207 unit mixed-use project on the corner of University Ave & California St. High-visibility retail located 0.8 miles from the UC Berkeley campus and just a few blocks from Downtown BerkeleyThe U at California is a new 8-story, 207 unit mixed-use project on the corner of University Ave & California St. High-visibility retail located 0.8 miles from the UC Berkeley campus and just a few blocks from Downtown Berkeley. High-traffic and transit heavy University Ave is Berkeley’s main thoroughfare to Downtown & the UC Berkeley campus

Key features

5 Retail spaces available:
Downtown Berkeley is a regional destination for food, entertainment and the arts with over 150 restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment venues with over 2 million annual theater and cinema patrons
Excellent Demographics: $4.04B in total spending power (Palo Alto $2.97B, Walnut Creek $2.07B)
Excellent neighborhood co-tenancy with BodyRok, Bageltopia, Three Stone Hearth, Target, Trader Joe’s, Mike’s Bikes & Nation’s Giant Hamburgers all within 3 blocks
High ceilings 18 - 21 feet. All spaces can add mezzanine for extra office / storage
High-traffic and transit heavy University Ave is Berkeley’s main thoroughfare to Downtown & the UC Berkeley campus
Spaces can be combined for total of 4,254 SF.
Suite 160: 811 SF
Suite 161: 1,074 SF
Suite 162: 675 SF
Suite 163: 668 SF
Suite 164: 1,026 SF

Rental Details

Number of spaces 5
Total square feet available 4,254 SF
For Lease Contact for pricing
Space Types Freestanding
Lease Type NNN
Date Updated May 19, 2026

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