Chicago, IL Retail Space for Lease

Search 496 retail listings in Chicago, IL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Old Town Square

424 West Division Street, Old Town Chicago, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail
Availability

2 Spaces

3,276 SF
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30 North Michigan Avenue

30 North Michigan Avenue, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

229,257 SF
Availability

69 Spaces

51,061 SF
Year Built

1913
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17 North State Street

17 North State Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

400,000 SF
Availability

27 Spaces

104,495 SF
Year Built

1912
For Lease

$23.00 - $50.00/SF/YR
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Millennium on Lasalle

29 South Lasalle, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

195,432 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,184 SF
For Lease

$25.00 - $45.00/SF/YR
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Lake & Wells Apartments

210 North Wells Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

630,000 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

5,640 SF
Year Built

2010
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Fulton Market | Mixed-Use

1115 W Lake Street, Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

7,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
Year Built

1898
For Lease

$40.00/SF/YR
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223 West Jackson Blvd

223 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

167,774 SF
Availability

17 Spaces

55,216 SF
Year Built

1910
For Lease

$23.00 - $95.00/SF/YR
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Ford City Mall

7601 South Cicero Avenue, Ford City, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

1,258,480 SF
Availability

48 Spaces

316,250 SF
Year Built

1965
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1539 N Milwaukee Avenue

1539 N Milwaukee Avenue, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

5,296 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,296 SF
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333 South State Street

333 South State Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,890 SF
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3302 N Lincoln Avenue

3302 N Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
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3415 N Western Avenue

3415 N Western Avenue, Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

10,548 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,548 SF
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855 West Belmont Avenue

855 West Belmont Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

25,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,800 SF
Year Built

2003
For Lease

$30.00/SF/YR
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300 South Riverside Plaza

300 South Riverside Plaza, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

1,048,000 SF
Availability

9 Spaces

160,604 SF
Year Built

1987
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The Rosie

1461 South Blue Island Avenue, Little Italy, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

7,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

6,948 SF
Year Built

2021
For Lease

$22.00 - $25.00/SF/YR
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VCollective - 833 West Jackson Blvd

833 West Jackson Blvd, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Property

Office

60,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,105 SF
Year Built

1909
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Fully Equipped Ghost Kitchen For Lease

446 E. Ontario Street, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

114,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,042 SF
Year Built

1986
For Lease

$1,434.00 - $5,000.00/MO
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Prime Street-Level Retail in Pilsen's Bustling Retail Corridor

1329 W 18th St, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

5,245 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,920 SF
Year Built

1886
For Lease

$2,800.00/MO
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NEC Elston & Logan

NEC Elston & Logan, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail
Availability

3 Spaces

13,054 SF
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5700 N Central Ave

5700 N Central Ave, Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

16,455 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

16,500 SF
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Retail Space Rents in Chicago, IL

Rent costs for this type of commercial space depend on a variety of factors. The foremost of these is location, which will dictate how accessible a business is and how much foot traffic it gets. Other factors, such as space type and lease structure, also come into play. On average, retail space for lease in Chicago asks $26.38 per square foot.

Retail Space Lease Types in Chicago, IL

The most common type of lease agreement you’ll find here is NNN, with 197 space(s) available under this type of arrangement. The local market is also home to 57 retail space(s) offered under a Modified Gross lease agreement type, and 32 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Buildings in Chicago, IL

NNN 197
Modified Gross 57
Full Service 32

Average Size of Retail Space for Lease in Chicago, IL

The average size for this type of rental opportunity in Chicago is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 274 listing(s) within that size range. You can also search 212 listing(s) in the 2,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft range. It should be noted that spaces in this real estate category are generally specialized to cater to the needs of a particular business, so the average sizes of different retail space types can vary greatly.

Retail Space Types You Can Lease in Chicago, IL

Retail space in Chicago comes in all types, shapes, and sizes, so you have a good chance to find the right space for your business. The most common type here is listed as Street Retail and you can find 90 such space(s) available.  

Street Retail spaces listed for rent here have an average size of 2,730 square feet. You’ll find street retail spaces are mostly located in urban and suburban areas that have high foot traffic. This type of space is often a great choice for smaller retailers that are looking for well-positioned points of sale.

The local market is also home to 26 space(s) listed as Restaurant. The average size you can expect to find for this category is 4,788 square feet. Retail space specialized for restaurants usually includes ample seating areas and enough room for the safe preparation of food. Restaurant spaces may be embedded in a larger mall or can be freestanding buildings.

What’s more, you can find 9 listing(s) in the Freestanding category, currently available in the average size of 6,546 square feet. Freestanding retail spaces or buildings are a great choice for businesses that need more room to carry out their day-to-day operations and want to stand out. Being located on their own lot and generally featuring more generous showroom and storage space than other such space types, freestanding retail offers tenants the leeway to build the experience they want.

Number of Retail Spaces for Lease in Chicago, IL, by Use Type

Street Retail

90

Restaurant

26

Freestanding

9

Average Retail Listing Size in Chicago, IL, by Use Type

Street Retail

2,730 sq. ft.

Restaurant

4,788 sq. ft.

Freestanding

6,546 sq. ft.

However, besides these popular subtypes, the market has a lot to offer for entrepreneurs looking for the right space to promote their business and get their goods to customers.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Chicago, IL

In general, the most successful retail businesses are located within relatively close proximity of each other, which leads to some neighborhoods becoming famous shopping destinations. Even in the case of suburban strip malls, the simple fact that so many different products can be purchased under the same roof can encourage customers to spend more.

Chicago Loop is your top choice for lease opportunities, as it is currently home to the highest number of listings — 79 retail space(s). The most popular space type here is Street Retail. You can find 3 such listing(s) here.

Chicago’s second most popular area is Ford City, where you can find 50 retail listing(s).

Lakeview is also among the best areas to search for your next commercial space. Here you can find 47 retail space(s) available for consideration by prospective tenants, of which 6 are Street Retail.

Top Locations to Lease Retail Space in Chicago, IL

Chicago Loop

79

Ford City

50

Lakeview

47

South Loop

46

Streeterville

35

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retail Space for Lease

When you’re looking to give your business a storefront, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The first choice is, of course, location. You’ll have to decide whether your business would operate better in the heart of the city or if it is more likely to thrive in a suburban setting.

How much space do you think you will need? A smaller, more specialized business may find a mall space to be more than accommodating, but if you’re looking to set up a business like a diner, car wash, or furniture store, a freestanding space or big box retail space in a shopping center may be more appropriate.

Some properties also go the extra mile to become more environmentally friendly, which is often indicated by a LEED certification. The Chicago real estate market is home to 1 LEED-certified retail building(s). This kind of space represents 0.17% of the city’s total retail real estate.

Distribution of LEED-Certified Retail Properties in Chicago, IL

LEED Gold

1

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on CommercialSearch.com

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