Chicago, IL Retail Space

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734 Listings

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Holiday Plaza Shopping Center
4747 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

5,445 - 16,834 SF
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Lakeview Connection
829 West Belmont Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,089 SF
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Lincoln Park | Strip Center for LEASE
953-59 W Diversey Parkway, Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,035 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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3044 W Peterson Ave
3044 W Peterson Ave, West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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THE HAIRPIN ARTS CENTER
2800 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Jackowo, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,093 SF
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$21.50/SF/YR
Logan Square Medical Facility For Lease
3109 W Armitage Ave, Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,500 SF
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North Ridge and Rossell North Shopping Centers
6301-6427 W. North Avenue, Bldg A & B, Galewood, Oak Park, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,000 - 1,406 SF
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3239 W Belmont Avenue
3239 W Belmont Avenue, Avondale, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

11,000 SF
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$35.00/SF/YR
1767 N Milwaukee Ave
1767 N Milwaukee Ave, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,543 SF
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The Harper Court
5235 South Harper Court, Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
4 spaces

1,217 - 8,921 SF
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$36.59/SF/YR
7555 N California Ave
7555 N California Ave, West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,640 SF
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Price on request
Ashland Wellington Plaza
SWC Ashland Avenue & Wellington Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,243 - 1,340 SF
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3415 N Western Avenue
3415 N Western Avenue, Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

10,548 SF
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$40.00/SF/YR
17 North State Street
17 North State Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,400 SF
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$20.00/SF/YR
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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1501 North Kingsbury Street
1501 North Kingsbury Street, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

18,219 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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321 North Clark at Riverfront Plaza
321 North Clark Street, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,353 SF
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115th Street & State Street
115th Street & State Street, Roseland, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

35,000 SF
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$28.00 - $33.00/SF/YR
1333 N. Kingsbury
1333 N. Kingsbury, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
7 spaces

2,729 - 25,045 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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685 N Milwaukee Ave
685 N Milwaukee Ave, River West, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,740 SF
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535 N. St Clair Street
535 North Saint Clair Street, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,445 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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Price on request
5700 N Central Ave
5700 N Central Ave, Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

8,250 SF
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$24.00/SF/YR
Logan Square Retail For Lease
3426 W Diversey Ave, Jackowo, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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$26.00 - $49.00/SF/YR
4747 West Peterson Avenue
4747 West Peterson Avenue, Sauganash, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,595 - 2,618 SF
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River North Park
320 W. Illinois Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

2,094 - 6,073 SF
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Price on request
114th Street & Michigan Avenue
114th Street & Michigan Avenue, Roseland, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,500 SF
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$270.83/MO
3400 W Evergreen - 2nd Gen. Restaurant Space - 2,000 SF
3400 W Evergreen Ave, Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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5601-5611 W. Belmont Ave.
5601 - 5611 West Belmont Avenue, Belmont Central, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

685 - 3,500 SF
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2418 W Irving Park Rd
2418 W Irving Park Rd, Horner Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
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The Bauer Building
230 West Huron Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

4,150 - 8,903 SF
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1400 N Ashland
1400 North Ashland Avenue, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,500 SF
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Lake & Wells Apartments
210 North Wells Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

740 SF
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1338 W. Irving Park Road
1338 W. Irving Park Road, Graceland West, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

800 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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13,300 SF Former Bank Branch on 1.33 Acres of Land
5850 W Belmont Avenue, Belmont Central, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

13,300 SF
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600 S Dearborn Street
600 S Dearborn St, Printer's Row, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,769 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