Chicago, IL Retail Spaces for Lease

Find the best retail space for rent in Chicago, IL among 529 leasing opportunities for your business.

2754-56 N. Milwaukee Ave.

2754-56 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

6,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,000 SF
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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3215-3219 N. Broadway Street

3215 N Broadway St, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

6,900 SF
Availability

1 Space

6,900 SF
Year Built

1956
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3145 N Lincoln Ave

3145 N Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

11,500 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

12,277 SF
For Lease

$16.00 - $19.00/SF/YR
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Roosevelt Collection Shops

150 West Roosevelt Road, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

325,000 SF
Availability

12 Spaces

97,322 SF
Year Built

2006
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Kedzie Plaza

3201-4758 W 47th Place, Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

2,520 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,036 SF
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508 N State St

508 N State St, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

17,700 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

17,700 SF
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Parkview Plaza

2025-3046 S Halsted St, East Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail
Availability

1 Space

1,668 SF
Year Built

1986
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6402 S Archer Ave

6402 S Archer Ave, Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL
Property

Retail

3,946 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,946 SF
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7404 South Mason Avenue

7404 South Mason Avenue, Bedford Park, Chicago, IL
Property

Industrial

70,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,475 SF
Year Built

1977
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Frequently Asked Questions

The asking rent average for retail space in Chicago, based on retail spaces listed for lease on CommercialCafe.com, is $26.67 per square foot.

NNN is the most common type of lease for retail buildings in Chicago, with 213 such listing(s) currently on the market. Other lease type options include 80 listing(s) available under Modified Gross lease terms and 18 Full Service lease listing(s).
You can find 928 retail listing(s) throughout Chicago. Given the various ways in which retail tenants might need to use leased space to promote their goods and services, this type of commercial real estate includes several specific varieties. Below, a summary of options of what type of retail spaces you can rent locally.

Street retail is typically found in urban and suburban areas that have high foot traffic. It offers great visibility at sometimes more affordable rental rates, as well as flexibility in the layout and design of the space. Currently, you’ll find 96 street retail listing(s) for lease in Chicago.

The market is home to 28 restaurant-type retail space(s) listed for lease.

Strip/convenience retail spaces are made up of a row of stores within the same building, generally with a parking lot nearby. They are popular with tenants looking for medium or small-sized retail spaces. Chicago has 23 strip/convenience retail space listing(s) for lease at this time.
The size of various retail spaces is largely determined by their main use type and the needs of the community they are servicing. The most common range for retail spaces in Chicago is 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft. Currently, you can find 293 retail listing(s) for lease here in that range.

The second most widely available retail space size options are 2,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft, a range that currently applies to 222 retail listing(s) for lease on the market.
The success of a retail space tenancy can greatly depend on the quality of its location, the accessibility for staff and clients (preferably accessible through various means of transportation and to various groups of people), and its ability to meet the needs of the surrounding community.

In Chicago, Chicago Loop is the most popular neighborhood/submarket for retail space leasing opportunities, as it is currently home to 133 retail listing(s). The average rent for retail space for lease in Chicago Loop is $36.43 per square foot.

Ford City, home to 57 retail listing(s) for lease, is the second most popular area for businesses looking to rent commercial space.

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Chicago, IL Retail Spaces for Lease

2754-56 N. Milwaukee Ave.

3215-3219 N. Broadway Street

3145 N Lincoln Ave

Roosevelt Collection Shops

Kedzie Plaza

508 N State St

Parkview Plaza

6402 S Archer Ave

7404 South Mason Avenue

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