Chicago, IL Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Search 157 warehouse and industrial listings in Chicago, IL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

401 N. Paulina

401 N. Paulina, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

20,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,000 SF
Year Built

1909
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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61,080 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

4200 S Morgan St, Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

61,080 SF
Availability

1 Space

61,080 SF
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1965 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL

1965 W Pershing Rd, Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

326,566 SF
Availability

1 Space

326,566 SF
For Lease

$6.50/SF/YR
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Roll & Roll Metal Fabricators

2310 W 58th Street, West Englewood, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

140,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,400 SF
Year Built

1950
For Lease

$10.00/SF/YR
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2017 W Hubbard St

2017 W Hubbard St, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

12,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,000 SF
Year Built

1930
For Lease

$12.50/SF/YR
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3450 N Kostner Ave

3450 N Kostner Ave, Kilbourn Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

18,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

18,000 SF
Year Built

1962
For Lease

$13.50/SF/YR
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1631-1639 W Carroll Ave - Kinzie Corridor Flex Space

1631-1639 W. Carroll Ave, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

22,816 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

22,816 SF
Year Built

1926
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1657 North Kostner Avenue

1657 North Kostner Avenue, Hermosa, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

60,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

26,800 SF
Year Built

1952
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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Building 5 - Calumet Business Center

1501 E 96th Place, Suite D, Building 5, Chicago, IL - Calumet Business Center, Cottage Grove Heights, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

59,520 SF
Availability

1 Space

59,520 SF
For Lease

$5.95/SF/YR
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Commerce Park Chicago

3300 E. 122nd St., Hegewisch, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

1,840,850 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,840,850 SF
Year Built

2022
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82,855 SF for Lease at 6155 S. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

6155 South Harlem Avenue, Clearing, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

82,855 SF
Availability

1 Space

82,855 SF
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THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN

1727 W 21st St., Heart of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

25,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,000 SF
Year Built

1979
For Lease

$25.00/SF/YR
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2107 W Fulton St

2107 W Fulton St, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

12,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,500 SF
Year Built

1927
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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1612 W Fulton Street

1612 W Fulton Street, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

14,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

14,500 SF
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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3500 N Kostner Ave

3500 N Kostner Ave, Kilbourn Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

30,450 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

30,450 SF
Year Built

1951
For Lease

$7.00 - $12.50/SF/YR
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39,233 SF (Divisible to 9,000 SF) on 5.71-Acre Site for Lease at 2217 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, IL

2217 S. Loomis Street, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

39,233 SF
Availability

1 Space

39,233 SF
Year Built

2001
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2300-2350 South Throop Street

2300 South Throop Street, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

69,290 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

69,290 SF
Year Built

1962
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6,426 SF Food Commissary Available for Lease in Chicago

2141 S Racine, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial
Availability

1 Space

6,426 SF
Year Built

1940
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Meade Avenue Business Center

7301 South Meade Avenue, Bedford Park, IL
Property

Industrial

156,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

30,000 SF
Year Built

1975
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4540 South Kolmar Avenue

4540 South Kolmar Avenue, Archer Heights, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

95,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

19,710 SF
Year Built

1970
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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Industrial Space Rents in Chicago, IL

The average asking rent for industrial space in Chicago is $13.5 per square foot. However, there are various types of this kind of property on the market. Depending on location and any number of unique attributes, listings may offer different levels of accessibility and amenities, space size, and other factors that can influence leasing costs. In general, the quality rating of the property (also known as property class or building class) plays the most important part in how much a leasing opportunity asks for.

Chicago, IL Industrial Listing Rents, by Building Class

Property Class Min. Rental Rate Max. Rental Rate

Class A Industrial Properties $15 $21

Class B Industrial Properties $4 $9.95

Class C Industrial Properties $21.5 $21.5

Top Locations to Rent Industrial and Warehouse Space in Chicago, IL

Typically, commercial property is developed under special zoning allowances. Compared to other commercial property types, industrial real estate tends to be more separated from densely populated areas of a city. Ideally, that is both in the interest of the property beneficiaries and of the neighboring communities. However, some developments of this type are well suited to house community-friendly activities and essential services, so there can be exceptions based on property use.

In Chicago, you’ll find the highest number of warehouse or other industrial spaces for rent in West Town.

Top Locations to Rent Industrial Space in Chicago, IL

Neighborhood Name No. of Listings Total listings Sq. Ft.

West Town 25 130,626

Near West Side 20 418,323

Avondale 17 137,876

Belmont Gardens 10 40,731

Pilsen 10 247,627

Industrial Space Types You Can Rent in Chicago, IL

Properties of this type provide a wide array of solutions for various business needs. The most frequent use types (or property subtypes) you are likely to encounter are: warehouse, manufacturing, and flex industrial space.

Warehouses address storage and distribution needs and typically feature high ceilings, large floors, numerous loading docks, and climate control systems. In Chicago, you can currently find 71 warehouse space(s) listed for rent.

Manufacturing facilities generally feature high-power electrical outlets, specialized ventilation systems, and heavy-duty flooring. Currently, you can find 15 manufacturing space listing(s) for rent in Chicago.

Flex space seeks to accommodate multiple property uses and is designed to be easily adaptable to the changing needs of growing clients. Flex properties are designed to be easily adaptable to the changing needs of growing clients. For your consideration, the local market currently offers 30 flex space listing(s).

Chicago, IL Industrial Space for Rent, by Property Use

Use Type No. of Listings Total Sq. Ft. Avg. Rent per Sq. Ft.

Warehouse/Distribution 71 3,477,844 8.7

Flex - Industrial 30 257,267 21.14

Manufacturing 15 1,104,269

R&D - Industrial 4 31,282

Truck Terminal/Hub/Transit 3 96,921

Average Size of Warehouse Space for Rent in Chicago, IL

The most common size for warehouse space in Chicago is less than 100,000 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 197 listing(s) in that size range.

Warehouse space available for rent in Chicago ranges in size from 450 square feet to 1,840,850 square feet.

The size of the warehouse you should be looking to rent will, of course, depend on your specific needs: you might be looking for the capacity to store large-volume goods, or items that perhaps require cold-storage or some other specific solutions. Reach out to property representatives in the area for details on what each available listing can offer to best accommodate your business.

Chicago, IL Warehouse Space for Rent, by Listing Size

197

less than 100,000 sqft

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