Chicago, IL Retail Space

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729 Listings

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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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$45.00/SF/YR
2nd Generation Corner Daycare Space Available in Fulton Market
657 W Fulton St, Fulton River District, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,142 SF
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Illinois Medical District Retail Corner
2207-2214 W Ogden Avenue, Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,000 SF
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SWC of Sheridan Road and Irving Park Road
3956 N Sheridan, Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,310 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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Price on request
939 W North Avenue
939 W North Avenue, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
8 spaces

4,973 - 27,720 SF
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The Boyce Building
500 North Dearborn Street, Near North Side Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

8,917 SF
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2649 N Central Ave
2649 N Central Ave, Cragin, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,888 SF
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+/-16,290 SF Former Retail Supermarket | OZ, EZRC & SBA HubZone Incentives
344 East 63rd Street, Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

16,290 SF
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1880 N Milwaukee Avenue
1880 N Milwaukee Avenue, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,223 SF
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755 N Wells Street
755 N Wells Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

772 - 1,700 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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730 N LaSalle Street
730 N LaSalle Street, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

1,836 - 2,260 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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CHICAGO LARGE OFFICE & STORE/RETAIL SPACE (SECOND FLOOR)
3437 W. 26th St., Little Village, 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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Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2
1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

2,092 SF
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$32.00/SF/YR
±1,300 to 8,010 SF Class A Office Sublease in River North
357 West Chicago Avenue, River North, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
3 spaces

1,300 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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Fullerton Plaza
Fullerton Avenue & Wood Street, Sheffield, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

4,400 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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115th Street & State Street
115th Street & State Street, Roseland, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

35,000 SF
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$55.00/SF/YR
Bucktown Second Gen Restaurant Space For Lease
2010 North Damen Avenue, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,100 SF
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101 North Wacker Drive
101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,497 SF
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$187.50/MO
5151 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 101
5151 N Lincoln Ave, Unit 101, Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

810 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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4641 N Broadway
4641 N Broadway, Uptown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

1,372 SF
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Two North LaSalle
2 North LaSalle Street, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

3,615 - 6,085 SF
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Roosevelt Galleria
605 W Roosevelt Road, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

5,950 SF
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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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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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3239 W Belmont Avenue
3239 W Belmont Avenue, Avondale, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

11,000 SF
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The Monroe Building
104 S. Michigan Avenue, Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
17 spaces

1,345 - 20,653 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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855 W North Avenue
855 W North Avenue, Goose Island, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

12,681 SF
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NEC Elston & Logan
NEC Elston & Logan, Bucktown, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

2,059 - 3,037 SF
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1019 W Grand Avenue
1019 West Grand Avenue, West Town, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
1 space

3,610 SF
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Pullman Gateway Pad Sites
SWC I-94 & 111th Street, Pullman, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
5 spaces

3,200 - 17,150 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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701 North Michigan Ave
701 North Michigan Ave, Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Space Type
Retail
2 spaces

2,735 - 6,370 SF

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Average Rent for Retail Space in Chicago, IL

The average cost to rent retail space in Chicago comes to $24.46 per square foot based on our latest listing data. The lowest cost you'll find stands at $8.45, while rents can cost up to $50 for premium properties.

Available Retail Inventory in Chicago, IL

There are currently 810 retail properties listed for lease in Chicago, totaling 5,981,336 square feet.

The average size of a retail property listed for lease here is 5,475 square feet. Listed properties range from 146 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 $29 per square foot on average, based on our live listings.

Chicago is also home to 301 listings that are more than 5,000 square feet, asking an average rent of $27.

Retail Size Bucket No. of Listings

More than 5,000 sq. ft. 301

2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft. 284

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

Less than 1,000 sq. ft. 121

Retail Lease Types in Chicago, IL

The most common retail lease type in Chicago is NNN, with 236 spaces available for rent under such an agreement.

You can also find 92 Modified Gross lease options and 25 Full Service listings.

Chicago, IL Retail Listings, by Lease Type

NNN 236
Modified Gross 92
Full Service 25

The data presented in this table was collected based on retail spaces for rent listed on PropertyShark.com and was last updated on September 10, 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 113 listings. Street Retail spaces average 2,507 square feet.

There are also 62 Restaurant spaces, which have an average square footage of 3,647 square feet.

The third most common type of retail space is Strip Retail at 24 listings, spanning 2,521 square feet on average.

Chicago, IL Retail Spaces for Lease, by Use Type

Street Retail 113
Restaurant 62
Strip Retail 24
Freestanding 7

The data presented in this table was collected based on retail spaces for rent listed on PropertyShark.com and was last updated on September 10, 2026.

Average Size of Chicago, IL Retail Space Subtypes

2,507 Sq. Ft.

Street Retail

3,647 Sq. Ft.

Restaurant

2,521 Sq. Ft.

Strip Retail

8,095 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 183 listings. The most popular retail space type here is Restaurant with 9 listings.

Ford City has the second-highest number of retail listings at 80.

Lakeview is next with 71 retail listings and an average rent of $32.62.

Top Chicago, IL Neighborhoods for Retail Leasing Opportunities

Neighborhood Listings

Chicago Loop 183

Ford City 80

Lakeview 71

Near North Side Chicago 68

Gold Coast 55