Chicago, IL Retail Space

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698 Listings

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3751 W 79th St
3751 West 79th Street, Ashburn, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,600 SF
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$22.00/SF/YR
Fully Improved Wicker Park Restaurant Space
2039 West North Avenue, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,700 SF
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Midway Square
5138 S Pulaski Rd, West Elsdon, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,945 - 2,433 SF
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$20.00/SF/YR
5354 N Kedzie Avenue Chicago
5354 N Kedzie Avenue Chicago, North Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

600 SF
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142 East Ontario
142 E. Ontario Street , Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
6 spaces

1,747 - 7,771 SF
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$33.00/SF/YR
3254 North Lincoln Avenue
3254 North Lincoln Avenue, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,000 SF
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4641 N Broadway
4641 N Broadway, Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,372 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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$50.00/SF/YR
1501 North Kingsbury Street
1501 N Kingsbury St, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,540 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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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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$36.00/SF/YR
630 W Lake St
630 W Lake St, Fulton River District, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,594 SF
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$25.00/SF/YR
2001 S State St
2001 S State St, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,327 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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3216 North Broadway
3216 North Broadway, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

7,500 SF
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370 N Morgan St
370 N Morgan St, Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,563 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

4,600 SF
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Price on request
750 W. North
750 West North Avenue, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,140 SF
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3224-3240 N Halsted Street
3224-3240 N Halsted Street, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

33,100 SF
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Fine Arts Building
410 S Michigan Avenue, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,280 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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685 N Milwaukee Ave
685 N Milwaukee Ave, River West, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

6,740 SF
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$28.00/SF/YR
Retail
2239 West North Avenue, Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,000 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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Five One Five North State
515 North State Street, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,758 SF
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Price on request
1233 N Wells
1233 North Wells Street, Old Town Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

27,245 SF
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$18.00 - $24.00/SF/YR
4730 North Kimball Avenue
4730 North Kimball Avenue, Albany Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,970 - 3,547 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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3916 S. Archer Ave.
3916 S. Archer Ave., Brighton Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,100 SF
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Price on request
168 N State Street
168 N State Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

985 SF
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120 North LaSalle Street
120 North LaSalle Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,740 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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Norridge Marketplace
4514 N Harlem Avenue, Norridge, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

14,558 SF
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$35.00/SF/YR
Medtail Building
4733 N Kedzie Ave, Albany Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

11,522 SF
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Price on request
3735 N Clark St
3735 N Clark St, Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,000 SF
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$35.00/SF/YR
203 North LaSalle Street
203 North LaSalle Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,249 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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NWC Elston & Logan
2700 North Elston Avenue, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

18,860 - 47,303 SF
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$40.00/SF/YR
18 North Wabash Avenue
18 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,400 SF
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550 West Jackson Blvd
550 West Jackson Blvd, West Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

9,018 SF

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What Retail Space Rent & Type to Expect in Chicago, IL

In Chicago, the average cost per square foot of renting retail space comes up to $23.56, based on local retail spaces listed for lease on our website. This price can be influenced by several factors, such as location, retail space type, space size, and the structure or type of the lease.

The most popular lease type in Chicago is NNN, with 236 space(s) available for rent under such an agreement. You can also find 87 option(s) available with Modified Gross lease agreements, and 29 Full Service listing(s).

Most Common Type of Lease for Retail Listings in Chicago, IL

NNN 236
Modified Gross 87
Full Service 29

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on PropertyShark.com.

Learn More About Retail Space Listings in Chicago, IL

There is a total of 5,607,167 square feet of retail space in Chicago. This includes retail spaces ranging from 146 to 155,513 square feet. Most retail spaces in Chicago are sized 1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft, with 391 retail listing(s) falling in this category.

Chicago is also home to 284 listing(s) in the more than 5,000 sqft size range.

Chicago, IL Retail Listings Breakdown by Space Size

Retail Size Bucket No. of Listings

more than 5,000 sqft 284

2,500 sqft to 5,000 sqft 279

1,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft 391

less than 1,000 sqft 121

Most retail spaces in Chicago fall within the Street Retail category, of which you can find 114 space(s) listed locally. On average, this type of commercial space offers 2,448 square feet. A favorite of boutique shoppers worldwide, street retail properties offer businesses great access to urban and suburban customer bases. Generally being smaller in size, these retail spaces can be a great choice for some categories of retail businesses.

Chicago also hosts 77 Restaurant space(s), which have an average square footage of 3,526 square feet. Restaurant retail space offers tenants all the amenities that such an establishment might need to prepare and serve food on the premises. That usually includes a seating area, separate kitchen and storage.

The third most popular type of retail space in the Chicago market is Strip Retail, of which you’ll see 24 listing(s). Strip Retail spaces span 2,521 square feet on average. Strip retail spaces target customers that intend to make a single stop for all their shopping needs. To that end, businesses that intend to rent a strip retail space can benefit greatly from filling a niche in a strip mall or complementing the other stores around them.

Chicago, IL Retail for Lease Listings by Retail Use Type

Street Retail 114
Restaurant 77
Strip Retail 24
Freestanding 9

Data based on retail spaces listed for rent on PropertyShark.com.

Chicago, IL Retail for Lease Listings by Retail Use Type

2,448 Sq. Ft.

Street Retail

3,526 Sq. Ft.

Restaurant

2,521 Sq. Ft.

Strip Retail

6,506 Sq. Ft.

Freestanding

Where You Are Most Likely to Find Retail Space in Chicago, IL

Some neighborhoods become famed shopping destinations thanks to their long retail history. Other times, an area’s potential for shoppers is boosted by the opening of a large shopping mall, attracting more retail development to take advantage of the influx of shoppers.

Chicago Loop is Chicago's most popular neighborhood for retail, currently home to 172 listing(s). The most popular retail space type in Chicago Loop is Restaurant, of which you can currently find 8 listing(s).

Another popular area for retail space in Chicago is Ford City, which currently offers 80 retail listing(s).

Lakeview can also be counted among the best areas of Chicago for retail leasing opportunities. This Lakeview submarket currently offers 71 retail listing(s).

Top Chicago, IL Neighborhoods for Retail Leasing Opportunities

Neighborhood Listings

Chicago Loop 172

Ford City 80

Lakeview 71

Near North Side Chicago 61

Gold Coast 53

Finding Chicago, IL Retail Space Near Me

Besides the most common types of retail space listed above, many other Chicago, IL retail listings may suit your particular business needs. To explore our listings and find the right space for you, use the interactive map to navigate to your desired search area or input the name of a particular neighborhood you’re interested in. You can also draw a polygon to only search for properties within a designated area or use the radius tool to only see retail listings within a certain distance of a point of interest. You can further refine your search with just a click by filtering listings based on size, amenities, and price ranges.