Chicago, IL Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Search 158 warehouse and industrial listings in Chicago, IL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

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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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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7,941 SF Available for Lease or Sale in Chicago

1030 W 21st St, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

7,941 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,941 SF
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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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5100 W 73rd Street

5100 West 73rd Street, Bedford Park, IL
Property

Industrial

108,546 SF
Availability

1 Space

108,546 SF
Year Built

1980
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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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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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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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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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3300 N Knox Ave

3300 N Knox Ave, Kilbourn Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

17,600 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,100 SF
Year Built

1958
For Lease

$18.00/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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8,830 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

906 W Erie St, River West, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

8,830 SF
Availability

1 Space

8,830 SF
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Commerce Park Chicago Building E- BTS & Rail Available

3044 E. 122nd st. , South Deering, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

580,587 SF
Availability

1 Space

580,587 SF
Year Built

2023
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3033 N Knox Ave

3033 N Knox Ave, Kelvin Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

350,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

55,084 SF
Year Built

1994
For Lease

$12.00/SF/YR
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451 North Claremont Avenue

451 North Claremont Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

25,500 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

11,000 SF
Year Built

1899
For Lease

$11.00 - $12.00/SF/YR
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4437-4447 W. Rice Street

4437-4447 W. Rice Street, West Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

21,978 SF
Availability

1 Space

21,978 SF
Year Built

1942
For Lease

$10.50/SF/YR
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2016 W. Carroll

2016 W. Carroll, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

14,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

14,000 SF
Year Built

1951
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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224 North Maplewood Avenue

224 North Maplewood Avenue, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

51,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

51,500 SF
For Lease

$10.00/SF/YR
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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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2145 West Grand Avenue

2145 West Grand Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

68,000 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

33,341 SF
Year Built

1931
For Lease

$21.50 - $23.50/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 26 282,426

Near West Side 21 324,912

Avondale 16 186,294

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 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

1612 W Fulton Street

6,426 SF Food Commissary Available for Lease in Chicago

7,941 SF Available for Lease or Sale in Chicago

61,080 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

5100 W 73rd Street

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

2300-2350 South Throop Street

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

4540 South Kolmar Avenue

3300 N Knox Ave

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

8,830 SF Available for Lease in Chicago

Commerce Park Chicago Building E- BTS & Rail Available

3033 N Knox Ave

451 North Claremont Avenue

4437-4447 W. Rice Street

2016 W. Carroll

224 North Maplewood Avenue

5,000 SF Available for Lease in Bedford Park

2145 West Grand Avenue