2nd Street District (Downtown)

Downtown density, convention center proximity, weekday traffic

Avg lease rate

$35–$65/sq ft/yr

Vacancy

Moderate — retail spaces along 2nd and 3rd Streets near Congress

Best for

Convention-adjacent activations, professional brands, food & beverage

About this corridor

Downtown Austin's primary retail corridor. Proximity to the convention center creates event-driven demand. Strong weekday traffic from office workers and hotel guests.

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