Chicago, IL Retail Space

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732 Listings

$154.17/MO
6239.5 S Kedzie - +/- 1,850 SF Commercial Storefront
6239.5 South Kedzie Avenue, Marquette Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,850 SF
Price on request
938 West North Avenue
938 West North Avenue, Ranch Triangle, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
Price on request
7131 N Western Ave
7131 N Western Ave, West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,400 SF
Price on request
3300 N Clark St
3300 N Clark St, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,492 SF
$8,333.33/MO
9144-9148 S Commercial Ave
9144-9148 S Commercial Ave, South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

15,120 SF
Price on request
441 East Erie Street
441 East Erie Street, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,172 SF
$350.00 - $768.83/MO
1904 W. Montrose Avenue
1904 W. Montrose Avenue, Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,400 - 2,600 SF
Price on request
222 North LaSalle
222 N LaSalle St, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,564 SF
Price on request
1051 N Rush St
1051 N Rush St, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,984 SF
Price on request
2740 W. North Avenue
2740 W. North Avenue, Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,000 SF
Price on request
4147 N Broadway
4147 N Broadway, Buena Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,893 - 3,079 SF
Price on request
369 West Grand Avenue
369 West Grand Avenue, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

10,707 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