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.

Morgan Arts Complex

3622 S. Morgan Street, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
Property

Other

177,000 SF
Availability

8 Spaces

57,651 SF
Year Built

2021
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1863 West Carroll Avenue

1863 West Carroll Avenue, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

6,171 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,171 SF
For Lease

$9,500.00/MO
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4520 W. North Avenue

4520 W. North Avenue, Hermosa, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

10,375 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,375 SF
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12,801 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

5707 N Northwest Hwy, Norwood Park East, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

12,801 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,801 SF
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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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508 N. Hermitage Ave

508 N. Hermitage Ave, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

2,320 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,320 SF
For Lease

$7,000.00/MO
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5,000 SF Available for Lease in Bedford Park

6528 S Lavergne Ave, Bedford Park, IL
Property

Industrial

53,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,000 SF
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448 N. Halsted

448 N. Halsted, Fulton River District, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

17,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,500 SF
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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7424 S Lockwood Ave

7424 S Lockwood Ave, Bedford Park, IL
Property

Industrial

84,461 SF
Availability

1 Space

84,461 SF
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41,237 SF Warehouse Space for Sale or Lease at 2155 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago

2155 S Carpenter Street, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

41,237 SF
Availability

1 Space

41,237 SF
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3512 N Kostner Ave

3512 N Kostner Ave, Kilbourn Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

41,400 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

41,400 SF
Year Built

1989
For Lease

$7.00 - $12.50/SF/YR
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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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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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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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4601 S Tripp Ave

4601 S Tripp Ave, Archer Heights, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

14,469 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

3,077 SF
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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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WMS Chicago Technology Center - 3401 North California Avenue & 2718 West Roscoe Street

3401 North California Avenue, Avondale, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

242,323 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

44,763 SF
Year Built

1950
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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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99,530 SF Freezer/Cooler Space for Lease 3815 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL

3815 S Ashland Ave, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

99,530 SF
Availability

1 Space

99,530 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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Industrial Space Rents in Chicago, IL

The average asking rent for industrial space in Chicago is $13.84 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 $9.95 $24

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 25 270,426

Near West Side 17 288,076

Avondale 12 168,168

Belmont Gardens 11 90,731

Pilsen 10 271,759

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 70 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 12 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 70 3,587,974 8.18

Flex - Industrial 30 339,910 18.76

Manufacturing 12 949,269

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 189 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

189

less than 100,000 sqft

100,000 sqft to 500,000 sqft

Trammell Crow Breaks Ground on 8 MSF Chicago Campus

This project’s first phase will include a nearly 800,000-square-foot spec warehouse.

Stream Realty Secures $63M for Chicago-Area Portfolio

JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for the fully leased properties.

Chicago’s Industrial Sales Lead the Midwest

The metro also is one of the most active for industrial development, according to CommercialEdge data.

Saxum Breaks Ground on Indiana Cold Storage Project

Arcadia Cold will occupy the build-to-suit facility upon completion in 2026.

Venture One Buys 422 KSF Metro Chicago Industrial Portfolio

Zilber Property Group sold the assets.

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Chicago, IL Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Morgan Arts Complex

1863 West Carroll Avenue

4520 W. North Avenue

12,801 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

Roll & Roll Metal Fabricators

508 N. Hermitage Ave

5,000 SF Available for Lease in Bedford Park

448 N. Halsted

7424 S Lockwood Ave

41,237 SF Warehouse Space for Sale or Lease at 2155 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago

3512 N Kostner Ave

401 N. Paulina

6,426 SF Food Commissary Available for Lease in Chicago

3500 N Kostner Ave

4601 S Tripp Ave

1657 North Kostner Avenue

WMS Chicago Technology Center - 3401 North California Avenue & 2718 West Roscoe Street

2017 W Hubbard St

99,530 SF Freezer/Cooler Space for Lease 3815 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL

1965 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL