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from$195/hr
U St NW Corridor Lounge with Unique In/Outdoor Space

Cardozo, Washington, DC

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon160

Bar & Lounge

...This bar/lounge is an excellent space to celebrate birthday parties, anniversaries, baby and bridal showers, wedding receptions, pop-up shops, corporate events and seminars. Full bar and a full kitchen available. You can arrange to use kitchen or we can cater for your event. No...
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from$350/hr
Modern & Minimalist Private Terrace + Cafe Event Space in Downtown D.C. | Open Gov Hub

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon80

Event Space

Welcome to Open Gov Hub. Thanks for booking our Private Terrace & Cafe Event Space! Our private terrace & cafe offers ultimate comfort for both working and dining; featured in the cafe's open kitchen is an espresso maker, coffee maker, microwaves, fridges, sink, and dishwasher...
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from$350/hr
Modernized & Spacious Gallery,DC Downtown

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(22)
Venue capacity icon150

Gallery

...and 70 black chairs; -2 coat-checking closets; -2 restrooms; -street access level; -Private parking lot; A Great Location For: -Art exhibition -POP-UP store/Vendor show/New Product launching event -Wedding/ Baby Shower -Any social gathering events -Corporation holiday party -Cocktail/social networking events -Workshop/Conference/Training events -Film...
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from$100/hr
U-Street and Howard U Adjacent Creative Space

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon17

Studio

...digitally through our “intros” series. The space fits 10 people for physical activities, 10-15 people for workshops, 20-30 people for pop-up events. There is an open floor space that is useable and access to a bathroom...
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from$150/hr
Modern Club Room in the Heart of Dupont Circle

Northwest Washington, DC

Venue capacity icon50

Club Room

...be an issue. - Wifi - Restrooms - Parking - Games Uses: • Special Events • Corporate Event • Holiday Party • Bridal / Baby Shower • Receptions • Launch Party • Product Launch • Pop-Up...
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from$175/hr
Charming, Spacious Club Room in DuPont Circle

Downtown, Washington, DC

4.7(27)
Venue capacity icon40

Lounge

Our beautiful club room is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, microwave, sink, countertop, barstools - 2 60" HD...
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from$160/hr
Bright Two-Story Lounge with Spacious Patio

Cardozo, Washington, DC

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon150

Bar & Lounge

...escape. Our current cuisine gives a nostalgic nod to its former life but with a twist. Perfect for parties, corporate events, meetings, pop-ups, tasting, exhibits and more! The space is two stories with each floor divided by the a large staircase along with...
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from$75/hr
Private lounge in DC

Truxton Circle, Washington, DC

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon50

Lounge

...The intimate private lounge caters to all your event needs. Nice for small parties, private gatherings, pop-up shops, or any event you can think of. TVs on walls, couches, tables, and stools are available all for your needs. Wi-Fi is available as well...
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from$90/hr
Historic U Street Arts Studio

Cardozo, Washington, DC

4.9(35)
Venue capacity icon40

Storefront

Centrally located on the historic U Street Corridor, our boutique studio. 600 square feet of open floor space. Ideally suited for: - Dance Rehearsals - Photo Shoots - Production Work - Martial Arts Workshops - Presentations - African Drumming Workshops Included with your booking: -...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Discover pop up shop spaces for rent in Washington DC

Pop up shops are a great way to dip your toe into the world of boutique goods without committing to a long lease. You can set one up almost anywhere that's willing to accommodate your concept. Pop up shops can be integrated into the sidewalk in front of a restaurant, be a part of several shops renting a large retail space, or something else entirely.
Washington, D.C. has seen a slow decline in malls and other traditional retail spaces over the years, the same as most American cities. Spaces for small businesses are becoming more affordable than ever, as a result. From food trucks to boutique clothing lines, consider renting a pop up shop space in DC to test out a new concept!

Find short-term retail spaces in Washington DC

One of the coolest things about pop up shops is their brevity. For a few weeks or months a new store, restaurant, or salon exists, which drives hype since everyone knows it won't be around forever. But the downside is that not every space will cater to short term leases. Consider booking spaces that offer 3 months or month by month terms for a pop up retail concept.
You can also check out multipurpose spaces like lofts, warehouses, office rooms, or unused classrooms. Many companies keep storage or class space on hand for future use. When its not actively being used you can rent these spaces for surprisingly affordable rates!

Explore boutique pop up spaces in Washington DC

Boutique pop up spaces give entrepreneurs the chance to try out a new concept without committing too far. This explains the popularity of pop up restaurants like food trucks. Instead of having to outfit a restaurant, which is a high-risk business, you can test the waters with a small pop up venue. If the public loves what you have to offer then you'll be much safer going into a full restaurant venture.
Many pop up concepts exist to educate the public or share a passion project as well. It may not be so important if a pop up fashion display on the traditional clothing of your home country is a big success or not. What matters is that you're able to share something important to you with a wider audience! Chef driven pop up shops are common for this reason. Since a typical restaurant menu has to be filled with popular dishes, a pop up restaurant lets a chef try out fusion or international dishes for the joy of cooking!

Reviews for pop up retail spaces

Yoshi T.
1000sf, High Performing HEPA air purifiers, fans, Storefront, Kitchenette, Two bathrooms, Festive Lighting, High Top Tables Chandeliers, Chairs,Wifi, Flatscreen
The space was clean and well-functioned for any type of event, including retail pop-ups and meetings. The owner was super nice, too. We had a very successful event there with a full of customers all day long...
Whitney M.
Versatile Loft with Great Natural Light
It is a very lovely, well-decorated space that looks even better in person. I held a private pop-up, although it’s perfect for many different events. The host was always quick to respond to my questions. I’d definitely book again...
Joseph A.
Blackbox Studio w/ Light Grid
Hi, I'm highly interested in doing a Pop-Up shop event for a clothing line. We will allow 20 guests at max and transition more in as people exits. Here's our website https://newrichshop.com...
Natasha T.
Downtown Silver Spring Street Level Retail Store
Overall the space was great, it’s the perfect size for a retail popup and the location makes it very easily accessible to those traveling via public transportation or walking around the busy downtown Silver Spring area. The space has all the amenities you’ll need for a successful event...
Katherine F.
Unique Alley Event Space near 13th & H St NE
This space was simply perfect for my pop-up event. I came from NYC for the day. It was easy to find with Shivana's detailed instructions and the space is exactly as described. It's got fabulous high ceilings creating a modern-vibe and giving everyone ample room. Great...
Debria P.
Unique Alley Event Space near 13th & H St NE
Booked this space for my business Holiday pop-up event. The host was very accommodating and professional. If you do book here just be very detailed to your guests about location and parking or have signs on nearby streets to help find it. Overall, it was an amazing experience...
Saneia R.
Intimate Private Meeting, Event and Workshop Space
Very nice space! Used it for a PopUp shop and it was perfect! Host was very nice and helpful. Thank you so much
Daisha W.
Capitol Hill Carriage House Creative Studio
Hello, I am interested in booking this space for a salon pop-up shop. Would it be possible to schedule a tour this upcoming Monday, 10/17? And if so, at what time? If that is unavailable, could we schedule the tour for another Monday in October? Thank you so much...

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