Chicago, IL Retail Space

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732 Listings

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Lincoln Square | 1,169 SF Inline Retail Space For Lease
2401-13 W. Lawrence Avenue, Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,169 SF
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2451 E 79th - +/-800 SF Commercial Storefront for Lease
2451 East 79th Street, South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

800 SF
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550 Washington
550 W. Washington Boulevard, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

2,096 - 23,818 SF
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120 West Madison Street
120 West Madison Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,361 - 3,000 SF
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$18.00/SF/YR
4137 S Cottage Grove Ave
4137 S Cottage Grove Ave, Oakland, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,560 SF
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$125.00/SF/YR
55 East Washington Street
55 East Washington Street, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
8 spaces

3,950 - 15,000 SF
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Chatham Village Square
Chatham Village Square, Chatham, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
5 spaces

1,330 - 43,560 SF
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$25.00/SF/YR
223 West Jackson Blvd
223 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,500 SF
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$15.00/SF/YR
Bridgeport | Commercial Building For LEASE
3540-42 S. Halsted St, Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,200 SF
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$26.00/SF/YR
West Loop Retail on Mary Bartelme Park
205 S Peoria Street, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,400 SF
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$133.33/MO
2226 E 75th - +/-1,250 SF Commercial Storefront - C1-2 ZONING
2226 East 75th Street, South Shore, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,250 SF
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3210 N. Lincoln
3210 N. Lincoln, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,200 SF
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$208.33/MO
1758 W. 19th Street
1758 W. 19th Street, Heart of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,500 SF
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Medinah Temple
600 North Wabash Street, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

135,000 SF
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$45.00/SF/YR
909 W Washington Blvd
909 W Washington Blvd, Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,533 SF
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The Wilmore
4600 N Kenmore, Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,621 SF
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2717 North Clark Street
2717 North Clark Street, Park West, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,000 SF
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Mt Greenwood Auto - Kedzie Location
10319 South Kedzie Avenue, Mount Greenwood, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,000 SF
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$80.00/SF/YR
158 W Erie
158 W Erie St, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

700 SF
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1640 W Fullerton Avenue
1640 W Fullerton Avenue, Lathrop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,274 SF
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324-328 S Racine Ave
324-328 S Racine Ave , Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,456 SF
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$15.00/SF/YR
3150 W. Cermak
3150 W. Cermak , Little Village, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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120 W. Madison Street
120 W. Madison Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
20 spaces

699 - 7,157 SF
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3030 North Broadway
3030 North Broadway, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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$35.00/SF/YR
Hyde Park Storefront For Lease
1748 E 55th Street, East Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,150 SF
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Kingsbury Center
350 West Hubbard Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,765 SF
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4515 N Ravenswood Avenue
4515 N Ravenswood Avenue, Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

16,000 SF
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1133 West Armitage Avenue
1133 W Armitage Ave, Ranch Triangle, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

4,950 SF
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$32.00/SF/YR
3215 N Sheffield Ave
3215 N Sheffield Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,321 SF
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300 South Wacker Drive
300 South Wacker Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,127 SF
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70 West Madison
70 West Madison Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,576 - 4,813 SF
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$18.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
4732-54 W Peterson Ave
4732 W Peterson Ave, Sauganash, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,000 - 1,866 SF
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$25.00/SF/YR
Free Standing Retail Space | West Loop/ Chicago Business District
113 South Clinton Street, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

10,270 SF
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605 North Michigan Avenue
605 North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

3,350 - 16,438 SF
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$250.00/MO
2117 W Grand - +/-1,350 SF Commercial Storefront for Lease - C2-1 Zoning
2117 West Grand Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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1,350 SF
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The Gateway to the West Loop
NWC Halsted Street & Monroe Street, Greektown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

995 - 1,446 SF
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685 N Milwaukee Ave
685 N Milwaukee Ave, River West, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,740 SF
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310-1406 West Fulton Street
1400 West Fulton Street, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
5 spaces

3,315 - 9,400 SF
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4660-4668 N Broadway
4660-4668 N Broadway, Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,352 - 1,372 SF
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Inland Steel Building
30 West Monroe Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,455 SF

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Average Rent for Retail Space in Chicago, IL

The average cost to rent retail space in Chicago comes to $24.04 per square foot based on our latest listing data. The lowest cost you'll find stands at $3.3, while rents can cost up to $50 for premium properties.

Available Retail Inventory in Chicago, IL

There are currently 848 retail properties listed for lease in Chicago, totaling 6,216,495 square feet.

The average size of a retail property listed for lease here is 5,487 square feet. Listed properties range from 150 to 155,513 square feet.

The largest number of retail spaces in Chicago are sized 1,000 to 2,500 square feet, with 398 retail listings of this size. These properties cost $28 per square foot on average, based on our live listings.

Chicago is also home to 325 listings that are more than 5,000 square feet, asking an average rent of $33.

Retail Size Bucket No. of Listings

More than 5,000 sq. ft. 325

2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft. 297

1,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. 398

Less than 1,000 sq. ft. 126

Retail Lease Types in Chicago, IL

The most common retail lease type in Chicago is NNN, with 232 spaces available for rent under such an agreement.

You can also find 90 Modified Gross lease options and 34 Full Service listings.

Chicago, IL Retail Listings, by Lease Type

NNN 232
Modified Gross 90
Full Service 34

The data presented in this table was collected based on retail spaces for rent listed on PropertyShark.com and was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Types of Retail Properties for Lease in Chicago, IL

The largest share of the Chicago retail market is held by the Street Retail category, with 116 listings. Street Retail spaces average 2,449 square feet.

There are also 68 Restaurant spaces, which have an average square footage of 3,829 square feet.

The third most common type of retail space is Strip Retail at 25 listings, spanning 2,562 square feet on average.

Chicago, IL Retail Spaces for Lease, by Use Type

Street Retail 116
Restaurant 68
Strip Retail 25
Freestanding 8

The data presented in this table was collected based on retail spaces for rent listed on PropertyShark.com and was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Average Size of Chicago, IL Retail Space Subtypes

2,449 Sq. Ft.

Street Retail

3,829 Sq. Ft.

Restaurant

2,562 Sq. Ft.

Strip Retail

7,269 Sq. Ft.

Freestanding

Top Neighborhoods for Retail Space in Chicago, IL

Chicago Loop has the highest count of retail spaces out of all Chicago neighborhoods, being currently home to 145 listings. The most popular retail space type here is Restaurant with 9 listings.

Ford City has the second-highest number of retail listings at 82.

Lakeview is next with 74 retail listings and an average rent of $30.99.

Top Chicago, IL Neighborhoods for Retail Leasing Opportunities

Neighborhood Listings

Chicago Loop 145

Ford City 82

Lakeview 74

Near North Side Chicago 69

Gold Coast 52