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Retail / Restaurant Space for Lease in Ypsilanti

729 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

1,142

SF Available
729 W Cross St is located along the W Cross Street corridor across from Eastern Michigan University. The property is positioned near the Ypsilanti Water Tower, surrounding student housing, restaurants, retail, neighborhood services, and a major The Ride bus stop. The location offers strong walkability, street visibility, customer street parking, employee off-street parking, and convenient access to downtown Ypsilanti, Depot Town, Michigan Avenue, and I-94.729 W Cross St offers a 1,142 SF retail / restaurant space for lease across from Eastern Michigan University and next to the Ypsilanti Water Tower. Located along the W Cross Street corridor, the property benefits from strong walkability and proximity to student housing, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood services. The space is well suited for a restaurant, café, retail, or service business. Restaurant-related infrastructure includes an existing 6' x 8' cooler, 6' x 6' freezer, and hood venting in place. A full basement is included at no additional rent, providing useful storage or support space. Customer street parking is available, with off-street parking for employees. The property is also near a major The Ride bus stop, supporting convenient access for customers and staff.

Key features

  • 1,142 SF retail space across from EMU
  • Existing 6' x 6' freezer
  • Existing 6' x 8' cooler
  • Full basement included at no additional rent
  • Great restaurant opportunity
  • Hood venting in place
  • Near The Ride bus stop
  • Near Ypsilanti Water Tower
  • Off-street parking for employees
  • Street parking for customers

Rental Details

  • Number of spaces 1
  • Total square feet available 1,142 SF
  • For Lease $20.00/SF/YR
  • Space Types Retail
  • Lease Type Modified Gross
  • Date Updated Jun 23, 2026
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For Lease 1 Space Available

Contacts

Scott Schmunk

Swisher Commercial

Building Details

  • For Lease $20.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 1,162 SF
  • Lot Size 0.13 Acre
  • Year Built 1927
  • Date Updated Jun 23, 2026

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Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    Very Walkable (82)

  • Transit Score ®

    Good Transit (54)

  • Bike Score ®

    Very Bikeable (81)
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Location

  • City Ypsilanti, MI
  • Zip Code 48197
  • Market Detroit

Points of Interest

BP

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Mobil

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RP Fuel

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Citgo

0.97 miles

Boggs

1.03 miles

Circle K

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Electrify America

1.74 miles

Tesla Supercharger

2.97 miles

ChargePoint

5.13 miles

611 W. Cross Lot

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Pease Lot

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Smith (Reserved)

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McKenny Lot

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Bowman-Roosevelt Lot

0.22 miles

McKenny Lot (Pay)

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Ypsilanti Food Co-op

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La Casa Latina

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La Espiga Dorada Market

1.53 miles

Alez Market

1.60 miles

Hua Xing Asia Market

1.73 miles

Sahara Market

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Fresh Thyme

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Shoppers Marketplace

2.32 miles

Kroger

2.32 miles

729 W Cross St Listing Summary

  • The Price for Retail Space at 729 W Cross St

    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. When it comes to 729 W Cross St, asking rent starts at $$20.00/SF/YR per square foot.

    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 729 W Cross St

    The property exclusively contains Retail space totaling 1,142 square feet. The leasing opportunity here is available under Modified Gross 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. You will find 1 retail space(s) ranging from 1,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet at 729 W Cross St, 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.

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