Chicago, IL Retail Space

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1501 North Kingsbury Street
1501 North Kingsbury Street, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

18,219 SF
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400 S Green Street
400 S Green Street, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,310 - 4,775 SF
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Ashland & Roosevelt
1220 S Ashland Avenue, Illinois Medical District, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

1,850 - 2,744 SF
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343 West Erie Street
343 West Erie Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
8 spaces

432 - 6,561 SF
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$25.00/SF/YR
3520 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
3520 South Archer Avenue, McKinley Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,700 SF
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Old Town Square
425 West Division Street, Old Town Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,419 - 2,172 SF
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Broadway at Surf
SWC Broadway Avenue & Surf Street, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
6 spaces

2,650 - 38,000 SF
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The Merchandise Mart
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,421 SF
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Lawndale Plaza
Roosevelt Road & Kedzie Avenue, North Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
4 spaces

2,500 - 6,042 SF
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1235 W Belmont Ave
1235 W Belmont Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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Retail Space For Lease at the Base of 176-unit Apartment Building in Lincoln Park
1237 West Fullerton Avenue, Sheffield, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,222 - 1,430 SF
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1912-1914 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago) - Retail
1912-1920 N Milwaukee Ave, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,931 - 3,564 SF
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$42.00/SF/YR
2949 N Broadway St
2949 N Broadway St, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,000 SF
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$32.00/SF/YR
2220 N Elston Ave
2220 N Elston Ave, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

11,050 SF
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2239 West North Avenue, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,000 SF
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2247 North Milwaukee Avenue
2247 North Milwaukee Avenue, Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,800 SF
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$65.00/SF/YR
73 West Monroe Street
73 West Monroe Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,821 SF
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1219-1221 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
1219 South Ashland Avenue, Little Italy, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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1806 N Halsted St
1806 North Halsted Street, Ranch Triangle, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

983 SF
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1547-1549 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
1547-1549 W Belmont Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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One Magnificent Mile
980 North Michigan Avenue, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

4,068 - 7,660 SF
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$14.00/SF/YR
Retail property in Chicago, IL
5849-5853 W Irving Park Road, Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

900 SF
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The Fields
4000 West Diversey Avenue, Belmont Gardens, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

6,619 - 8,015 SF
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$29.00/SF/YR
The Thompson
150 North Ashland Avenue, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,389 SF
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3341 N Southport Ave.
3341 N Southport Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,500 SF
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4233-4239 N. Kedzie
4233-39 N. Kedzie Ave., Irving Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

806 - 1,154 SF
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717 North Michigan Avenue
717 North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

6,165 - 23,830 SF
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Millennium Station - Retail Concourse
151 N. Michigan Avenue, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

900 - 1,678 SF
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645 West Randolph Street
645 West Randolph Street, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

7,797 SF
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Stony Island Plaza
SEC 95th Street & Stony Island Avenue, South Deering, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
5 spaces

1,190 - 3,500 SF
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$166.67/MO
7134 S. Jeffery - +/-2,250 SF Storefront for Lease
7134 S Jeffery Avenue, South Shore, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,250 SF
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918 W Montrose Ave
918 W Montrose Ave, Clarendon Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,972 - 2,770 SF
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$18.00/SF/YR
1327 N Homan Ave
1327 N Homan Ave, Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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1,250 SF
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$791.67/MO
9139 S Commercial - +/-5,500 SF 2nd Generation Daycare/School
9139 South Commercial Avenue, South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,500 SF
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$19.50/SF/YR
Roosevelt Office Lofts
622 W. Roosevelt Road, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

2,332 - 2,692 SF
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$58.00/SF/YR
2929 N Southport Ave
2929 N Southport Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,720 SF
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625 North Michigan Avenue
625 North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

3,770 - 4,208 SF
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Bishop Plaza
1400-1424 W. 47th St & 4626-4644 S. Bishop St, Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,250 - 1,750 SF
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$458.33/MO
1,100 SF Pilsen Retail with Three I-90 Expressway Billboards
2201 S Halsted St, Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,100 SF
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3629 N Halsted
3629 N Halsted, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 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