Renens · Western Lausanne
Retail, restaurant or gym space to rent in Renens
Retail space from 300 to 600 m², restaurant space from 200 to 600 m² and sport and leisure space up to 5,700 m² in the MixCity building on Avenue des Baumettes, 5 minutes from the A1 motorway.
- 300 – 600 m²retail
- 200 – 600 m²restaurant
- up to 5,700 m²sport and leisure
- BRTand public transport
- A1 in 5 minless than 5 km from Lausanne
At a glance
- Offer
- Shop units, restaurants, gyms and leisure space to rent
- Spaces
- Retail 300 to 600 m², restaurant 200 to 600 m², sport and leisure 300 to 5,700 m²
- Location
- Avenue des Baumettes 21, 1020 Renens (Vaud), in a building that houses a 1,800 m² Lidl supermarket
- Access
- A1 motorway 5 minutes away, Lausanne city centre less than 5 km away, public transport and BRT line
- Neighbourhood
- Ley Outre East and West projects nearby: 1,600 residents and 1,100 jobs in the long term (municipality of Crissier)
- Rent
- On request. Market benchmark: about CHF 280/m²/year for retail space in Crissier (October 2026 survey)
- Contact
- Wincasa, +41 21 310 61 18: reply within 48 hours
Information updated on 4 November 2026. Leasing: Wincasa SA.
Your contact
Maya Zysset
Leasing Manager, Wincasa
- Reply within 48 hours
- Visits by appointment
- No-obligation enquiry
A location that draws footfall
MixCity is an 11,700 m² mixed-use business building on Avenue des Baumettes in Renens. It already houses a 1,800 m² Lidl supermarket, as well as businesses, workshops and offices: customers and visitors every day.
- Frontage on Avenue des Baumettes, in the heart of western Lausanne
- Access by car, public transport and the BRT line
- Easy deliveries: loading docks and access for commercial vehicles
- Landscaped outdoor areas around the building
- A growing area, with new homes and jobs planned nearby
What space is available for a shop, restaurant or leisure business?
Spaces are flexible and can be adapted to your concept. The largest spaces suit sports and leisure activities that need volume. You can also add offices or storage space.
| Use | Possible sizes | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Retail and showroom | 300 to 600 m² | Specialist shop, showroom, trade counter |
| Restaurant | 200 to 600 m² | Restaurant, café, staff canteen, caterer |
| Sport and leisure | 300 to 5,700 m² | Fitness, climbing, padel, indoor leisure |
| Offices | 300 to 2,000 m² | Administration or customer reception as a complement |
Available spaces change over time: the leasing team will tell you what is free today and from when.
A concept to open in Renens?
Tell us about your project: we will suggest suitable spaces and their terms within 48 hours.
Which projects is it for?
MixCity is aimed at brands and entrepreneurs looking for a visible, accessible space in western Lausanne. A few examples:
Specialist retail
A destination shop, easy to reach by car and public transport.
Showroom
A display space for your products, with storage and offices possible in the same building.
Restaurant and café
Food and drink for the businesses and residents of the area.
Fitness and sport
A large space for a gym, climbing or padel centre.
Indoor leisure
Volume for leisure, events or games.
Local services
A service for the businesses in the building and the residents of western Lausanne.
A fast-growing area
MixCity is located at Avenue des Baumettes 21 in Renens, less than 5 km from Lausanne city centre and 5 minutes from the A1 motorway. Since August 2026, the area has also been served by the western Lausanne BRT line.
Several development projects are planned nearby, including Ley Outre East and West, which will eventually bring 1,600 residents and 1,100 jobs according to the municipality of Crissier: future customers just minutes away.
Customers already in the building
At MixCity, your shop or restaurant sits alongside businesses, workshops, offices and a supermarket. The people working on site and local residents form a natural customer base, from morning to evening.
The building, opened in December 2025, is Minergie-certified and heated by geothermal energy. Discover MixCity in 10 figures.
MixCity in pictures
How to rent a commercial space at MixCity
Present your project
Type of business, size required and planned opening date.
We get back to you within 48 hours
Maya Zysset, Leasing Manager at Wincasa, presents the spaces available.
Visit the site
See the space, its visibility, access and fit-out options.
Receive an offer
Rent, service charges and lease terms tailored to your project.
Other spaces at MixCity
Offices
Offices from 300 to 2,000 m² in a Minergie building, less than 5 km from Lausanne.
Storage and logistics
Storage and logistics space from 300 to 4,500 m², with loading docks and goods lifts.
Workshops and production
Workshops from 300 to 3,400 m², with ground-floor access for commercial vehicles.
Our guides to help you choose
Commercial rental prices in the canton of Vaud
2026 rents per m², service charges, VAT and sample budgets.
Renting premises near Lausanne
Criteria to check and steps to rent at the right price.
Commercial leases in Switzerland
Term, rent, deposit and termination: what to check before signing.
Tell us about your project
Tell us about your business and the space you need: the MixCity team will get back to you within 48 hours with the spaces available.
Frequently asked questions about commercial space in Renens
Spaces, location, rents and visits: answers to the most common questions.
What commercial space can I rent at MixCity?
Retail spaces range from 300 to 600 m², restaurant spaces from 200 to 600 m², and sport and leisure spaces from 300 to 5,700 m².
Can I open a gym or leisure centre at MixCity?
Yes. The building offers sport and leisure spaces of up to 5,700 m², suited to activities that need volume. The feasibility of each project is checked with the leasing team.
Can I open a restaurant at MixCity?
Yes. Spaces of 200 to 600 m² are planned for food and drink. The necessary fit-out is discussed depending on the space and concept.
Is there footfall around the building?
MixCity houses a 1,800 m² Lidl supermarket, businesses and workshops, and is located on Avenue des Baumettes, served by public transport and the BRT line.
How much does retail space cost in western Lausanne?
According to our October 2026 survey of listings, retail space rents for about CHF 280/m²/year in Crissier, excluding service charges. The rent for a MixCity space is available on request.
Where is MixCity?
Avenue des Baumettes 21, 1020 Renens, less than 5 km from Lausanne city centre and 5 minutes from the A1 motorway.
How can I visit the available spaces?
Fill in the form on this page or call +41 21 310 61 18. The leasing team will get back to you within 48 hours to arrange a visit.