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.

179,404 SF Available for Lease or Build-to-Suit in Chicago

221 N Washtenaw Ave, East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

179,404 SF
Availability

1 Space

179,404 SF
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2210 West Taylor Street

2210 West Taylor Street, Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

13,219 SF
Availability

1 Space

7,000 SF
Year Built

1920
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1701 South Kostner Avenue

1701 South Kostner Avenue, North Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

33,964 SF
Availability

1 Space

33,964 SF
Year Built

1950
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1419 W. Carroll Ave

1419 W. Carroll Ave, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

11,765 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,085 SF
For Lease

$17.95/SF/YR
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The West Hub

401 North Western Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

200,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

151,800 SF
Year Built

1917
For Lease

$5.00 - $8.00/SF/YR
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4507-4529 Kedzie Avenue

4507-4529 Kedzie Avenue, Albany Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

22,500 SF
Availability

5 Spaces

22,500 SF
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3459 N. Elston Ave.

3459 N. Elston Ave., Avondale, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

13,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

13,200 SF
For Lease

$12.95/SF/YR
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3500 S. Kedzie Ave

3500 S. Kedzie Ave, Little Village, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

30,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

30,000 SF
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3931 S Leavitt

3931 S Leavitt, Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

32,231 SF
Availability

1 Space

32,231 SF
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4952 & 4940 W. Lawrence Avenue

4940 W Lawrence Ave, Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

39,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

14,200 SF
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3455 N Elston Ave

3455 N Elston Ave, Avondale, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

36,272 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

39,375 SF
For Lease

$10.95/SF/YR
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822 W Wilson Ave

822 W Wilson Ave, Clarendon Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

12,625 SF
Availability

1 Space

12,625 SF
For Lease

$10,833.00/MO
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1320 N. Cicero Ave.

1320 N. Cicero Ave., Austin, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

5,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,500 SF
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4157 W Kinzie Street

4157 W Kinzie Street, West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

5,750 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,750 SF
For Lease

$4,750.00/MO
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1725 W Hubbard St

1725 W Hubbard St, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

11,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,200 SF
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K-Town Business Centre, Phase 2

4646 W 5th Ave, Austin, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

73,444 SF
Availability

1 Space

73,444 SF
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410 North Western Avenue

410 North Western Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

48,683 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

44,265 SF
Year Built

1959
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1200 North North Branch Street

1200 North North Branch Street, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

52,973 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

11,100 SF
Year Built

1961
For Lease

$23.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
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3965 W 41st St

3965 W 41st St, Archer Heights, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

4,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

4,200 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 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

179,404 SF Available for Lease or Build-to-Suit in Chicago

2210 West Taylor Street

1701 South Kostner Avenue

1419 W. Carroll Ave

The West Hub

4507-4529 Kedzie Avenue

3459 N. Elston Ave.

3500 S. Kedzie Ave

3931 S Leavitt

4952 & 4940 W. Lawrence Avenue

3455 N Elston Ave

822 W Wilson Ave

1320 N. Cicero Ave.

4157 W Kinzie Street

1725 W Hubbard St

K-Town Business Centre, Phase 2

410 North Western Avenue

1200 North North Branch Street

3965 W 41st St

2145 West Grand Avenue