Rent a pop up retail space in San Rafael, CA

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San Rafael, CA, United States

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a pop up retail space cost to rent in San Rafael?

Pop up retail spaces in San Rafael average $121 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $130, whereas larger venues run about $390 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a pop up retail space in San Rafael?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking pop up retail spaces in San Rafael. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Tuesday as these days are 44% cheaper on average.

How popular are pop up retail spaces in San Rafael?

Our local hosts have welcomed 391 people into their pop up retail spaces with reviews averaging 4.64 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 93%.

How long do people rent pop up retail spaces in San Rafael?

Most pop up retail spaces are scheduled for 4 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Pop-Ups starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for pop up retail spaces

Michelle C.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
had such a great experience hosting my pop-up shop here! The space itself was incredibly spacious and had a ton of valuable amenities that I definitely made use of. I rented this place out on a Friday night from 4-10PM. There was a decent amount of foot...
Arianna & Derrick C.
A Unique & Versatile Event Space for Meetings, Team Off-Sites & Private Events in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond
We loved hosting our first ever pop-up shop and community event at Common Space! Everything was simple and easy, the space is so beautiful with all the plants and decor, Anna was wonderful to work with and helped support our event too! THANK YOU Common Space, we hope to...
Denise D.
Unique North Beach Gallery
beautiful. Andrew was the best host. I would highly recommend booking this venue for your event. We booked the space for a one night Pop-Up art exhibit. It went very smoothly. Andrew was very helpful and professional. It was a great night. Thank you so very much Andrew for...
Lea D.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Perfect space for a pop-up art exhibition! Great lighting, high walls, good volumes, and convenient location. The gallery feels both intimate and professional. Laura is a wonderful host: super responsive and accommodating, she will make sure you have everything you need before your event. Great experience...
Samantha D.
Studio Loft + Small Party Space
This is hands down, the cutest space I've rented. We had a pop-up + photo session here for our latest collection. I loved the space and decoration so much that I couldn't stop taking pictures myself on my phone. Perfect space for any small gathering. Also since this...
Alex E.
Spacious Mid-Market/SOMA Gallery Space perfect for Pop Up Shows
gracious host, very responsive to all of my very specific questions (down to the lightbulb wattage), and the space was perfect for our pop-up corporate event. It's a beautiful size for 10 cocktail tables and up to 50-75 people. Perfectly fit for standing room drink and...
Chris And Monica E.
Brilliant SoMa Gallery
incredible host, super communicative and accommodating. His space is clean, spacious and beautifully decorated, with tons natural light and easy parking. Perfect for our pop-up sale. We’ll be back...
Iluka E.
Large Loft in the Marina for your next Event
Hi! We love your space and are considering it for an upcoming pop-up event. Would you be available for a quick viewing sometime next week? Let us know what times work best for you...
Malik F.
Cozy Modern Cafe w/ Commercial Kitchen
Perfect spot for my pop-ups
Casey G.
Restaurant and Kitchen in Amazing Location
Hasan was very helpful in getting us everything we needed for my popup dinner
Tammy H.
Unique, Spacious SF Yoga Studio perfect for Meditation, Health & Wellness Events
was perfect for my workshop, and I'm already planning to book again with him. It can be a very multi-purpose space-- meetings, pop-up space, classes, celebrations, etc. Location is also great-- safe and easy to find (affordable) parking. Thank you...
Brooke J.
Empty Usable Space with Natural Light in Downtown San Rafael
hesitation. And the rental price was very reasonable. The space is great for many types of events but we used it as a retail pop-up. The location is fantastic because it's near other local shops and has lots of traffic passing by on the roads as well as...
Le'marqunita L.
Sun-filled Movement Arts Studio and Event Space
experience at this space. The space allowed for creativity and imagination due to the bare rooms. The mirrors were awesome for hosting a makeup pop-up shop. It was a bonus to have many chairs and tables already included. Communication with Tani was perfect and always responsive...
Dominique S.
Beautiful Intimate Event Venue
couple weeks ago me and a friend in business hosted a pop-up shop with women vendors who are based in the Bay Area. Needless to say, everyone was impressed with the clean and beautiful space. Ben was very kind and accommodating. We will definitely book again in the near...
Ghazal T.
Refined Event Space in East Cut
Elegant space with clean and modern outlook and great for any type of events you think of. I had my popup fundraising event at the beautiful lounge and had a very good experience working with the management to plan and reserve the space. Very fast, professional and convinient communication with...
Katie V.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
rented this space for a pop-up art show/ birthday party and it was perfect for the event! I would definitely rent the space again and Laura was great to work with...
Yu W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
Absolutely enjoyed working with Andrew and having my event in his beautiful gallery. I had a one-night, pop-up photography show in his gallery. From the very beginning, Andrew is extremely friendly and helpful, discussing with me what he can do to accommodate my requests and what are the...
Melody W.
Gorgeous, spacious, outdoor patio - perfect for networking events, business retreats, conference receptions, outdoors socially distanced meetings
This space is absolutely gorgeous and worked very well for our Pop-up. All the vendors loved it. Isaac was great when showing us the space and when we arrived Eli was there onsite and he was great with his hospitality. We are looking forward to renting the space again...
Rowan W.
Custom Wood Paneled Gallery Space in the Sunset
This space was quite literally the perfect venue for my pop-up art show. Right out the gate, the pictures set this space apart from all the other options I had researched--bright, clean, and clearly crafted with intention and a uniquely Californian aesthetic. When I went to visit, the...
Mai Mai Y.
A Unique & Versatile Event Space for Meetings, Team Off-Sites & Private Events in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond
The space was clean and very cute! It had what we needed in terms of tables and chairs. Also, we hosted a pop-up for our business and the place fit our aesthetic...
Updated February 22, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.