300 Storefront Properties for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

2542 W North Avenue is strategically positioned within one of Chicago’s most active and desirable retail and lifestyle corridors, located at the western edge of the West Bucktown/Wicker Park commercial district in the broader West Town neighborhood. The property benefits from immediate proximity to the highly trafficked Bucktown and Wicker Park retail corridor, which features a diverse mix of independent boutiques, national retailers, specialty grocers, artisanal cafés, acclaimed restaurants, galleries, and nightlife destinations that attract both local residents and destination-driven consumers. Just one block from The 606 Trail, the location enjoys enhanced pedestrian activity from this popular elevated linear park and multi-use path that seamlessly connects multiple neighborhoods and drives consistent foot traffic. Also available for sale.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2026-01-08

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Available May 1st or sooner. Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Uptown / Edgewater corridor, a dynamic, transit-rich neighborhood known for its diverse dining scene, strong residential density, and steady foot traffic. This 3,000 square foot office or retail space offers excellent visibility and flexibility for a wide range of uses, including professional services, medical, creative office, boutique retail, or neighborhood-serving concepts. Any salon/beauty services will require a special-use permit from the City of Chicago. The space features an efficient open layout with the ability to customize build-out, generous ceiling heights, and strong street presence. Located steps from CTA Red Line stations and multiple bus routes, the property provides easy access for employees and customers alike. Surrounded by established local businesses, national retailers, and dense multifamily housing, this location benefits from consistent daily traffic and a built-in customer base. Uptown and Edgewater continue to see long-term public and private investment, including streetscape improvements and mixed-use developments, making this an ideal opportunity for tenants seeking visibility, accessibility, and growth potential in a thriving North Side market. Contacts: Tuyen Nguyen: TuyenN@crer.com Christian Arai: Christian.Arai@crer.com www.crer.com

Date on Market:

2026-01-06

Chicago Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

1400 Sq. Ft. retail store front in hot River West Neighborhood with easy highway access and centrally located to the loop, west loop and west town neighborhoods. strong retail corridor with many long-standing businesses like Coalfire, D'Amatos Bakery, Bari Foods and a host of new ones including Deigo, Mr. Tiger, Tempesta Market and many more. Space has strong frontage with view of Ogden and Grand intersection, bathroom, backroom that can expand the space or work as storage and office. Space also includes large 600 +/- sq. ft. garage for multiple cars and additional storage and has its own bathroom, water tank and washer dryer. Space perfect for all retail, office and gallery uses but open to food based uses also.

Date on Market:

2026-01-06

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

7920 S Western Ave is located within a neighborhood retail center positioned along the highly traveled Western Avenue corridor in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham area. The center serves a dense surrounding residential population and benefits from steady vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day. Nearby retailers, service businesses, and community amenities help drive consistent customer activity, while convenient access to public transportation and major thoroughfares enhances overall accessibility for both customers and employees. The property’s visibility along Western Avenue makes it well suited for neighborhood-serving retail, office, or service users seeking a strong local presence.

Date on Market:

2025-12-28

Chicago Multiple Space Uses for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2024-12-29

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to offer 3540-42 S. Halsted for LEASE. Located in the heart of Bridgeport on Halsted near 35th Street, the subject building is an approximately 5,200 SF single-story masonry building with 2,600 SF rear lot used for parking or expansion. It is column-free, has 18' ceilings, 14' roll-up doors in the front and rear, floor drains, and will be delivered with a new concrete slab, bathroom(s), and shop lighting. The property is zoned B1-1 and is ideal for many commercial uses. It is less than a mile from Guaranteed Rate Field and steps from Donovan Park, its proposed fieldhouse, and the Ramova Theater (1,800 person capacity) which was recently remodeled. Its proximity to Interstate 90/94 provides easy access to downtown and the surrounding region. Please call the listing advisor for additional details.

Date on Market:

2025-12-15

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Discover an exceptional leasing opportunity at 3212–3222 W Cermak Road in Chicago’s South Lawndale neighborhood. This newly renovated property offers a modern and highly visible storefront ideal for retail, office, or restaurant users. With a prime location along the Cermak Road corridor and near Kedzie Avenue, the property benefits from strong foot and vehicular traffic in a densely populated area. The site is minutes from Interstate 55, providing excellent regional connectivity. The property features a contemporary design with high ceilings, spacious interiors, and flexible floor plans that can accommodate a variety of business needs. Retail spaces range from 878 SF to 1,675 SF, with up to 6,411 SF of continuous space available. Ample on-site parking ensures convenience for customers and employees alike. This location is part of a vibrant commercial district that includes the Little Village area, one of Chicago’s most significant economic engines, and is surrounded by national retailers, banks, and restaurants. With strong demographics—over 1 million residents within a 5-mile radius and average household incomes approaching $96,000—this property offers an outstanding opportunity to establish or expand your business in a thriving urban corridor.

Date on Market:

2026-03-30

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2025-12-12

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Freestanding building for lease at 2001–2003 W 79th St. About 3,190 SF with on-site parking and strong visibility on a busy corridor. Rent is $6,000 per month modified gross (taxes included), which comes to $22.57 per SF.

Date on Market:

2025-12-08

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Available for lease is a 1,000 SF square foot, retail/office storefront in Chicago, IL. This space would be perfect for a spa, cafe, office or medical use. This space part of a newly constructed five-unit apartment building. Easy access to two CTA Blue Line stops, several CTA bus routes and the Kennedy Expressway. Amazing area with numerous restaurants, grocery stores, shops, bars, entertainment venues and more. Avondale is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Chicago for residents and businesses alike. This space is close to a large number of single-family homes, condos and apartments, generating a significant amount of pedestrian traffic.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-12-05

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

FOR LEASE: 1102 W 18th Street – Flagship 18th Street Corridor Retail | Pilsen, Chicago KW Commercial is pleased to present the opportunity to lease a premier ±1,500 SF retail storefront located at 1102 W 18th Street in the heart of Chicago’s iconic 18th Street Corridor in Pilsen. Positioned within a recently rehabbed mixed-use building, this flagship space features 12’ ceiling height, an expansive all-glass storefront, and an efficient floorplate stretching approximately 85 feet deep; ideal for modern retail, healthcare, wellness, boutique fitness, and hospitality concepts. The premises also include ~816 SF of usable lower-level space, accommodating storage, office, treatment rooms, or back-of-house operations. Formerly home to Pilsen Community Books, one of the corridor’s long-standing cultural anchors, the space benefits from outstanding visibility, heavy pedestrian activity, and constant neighborhood engagement. ARCHITECTURAL IDENTITY: - Expansive all-glass façade providing strong street presence and branding capability. - 12+ foot clear ceiling height supporting a modern, open retail aesthetic. - Long, efficient floorplate stretching roughly eighty-five feet deep, ideal for flexible tenant layouts. - Additional ±816 SF of usable lower-level space suitable for storage, offices, treatment rooms, or back-of-house operations. - Formerly home to Pilsen Community Books, benefiting from strong neighborhood legacy, daily foot traffic, and community engagement. CORE CHARACTERISTICS - Main level consists of approximately fifteen hundred square feet of open, efficient retail space with excellent 18th Street frontage. - Floor-to-ceiling glass storefront offering exceptional branding visibility. - Depth and ceiling height support a wide variety of buildout types and tenant concepts. - Lower level includes approximately eight hundred sixteen square feet of usable space for operational or clinical support. - Prior use as a long-standing cultural bookstore reinforces the location’s alignment with Pilsen’s artistic and community-oriented identity. LOCATION & 18TH ST CORRIDOR: 18th Street in Pilsen is one of Chicago’s most recognizable neighborhood commercial corridors – a continuous stretch of independent retailers, destination restaurants, galleries, and cultural institutions that draw visitors from across the city and suburbs. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE: The property sits within ZIP code 60608, which includes Pilsen and adjacent near-west neighborhoods: - Area includes more than eighty-one thousand residents, with Pilsen representing a major share. - Median age in the mid-thirties, reflecting a strong population of young adults and working professionals. - Median household income recently reached approximately seventy thousand seven hundred dollars and continues to rise. - Proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Illinois Medical District provides steady daily activity from students, residents, and early-career professionals. - Evolving Commercial Mix - Historically rooted in hospitality and multi-generational dining, the corridor has diversified significantly. - Growing presence of healthcare providers including primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, pediatrics, and community clinics. - Continued emergence of wellness, boutique fitness, specialty retail, design studios, grooming, and service-based operators. - This evolution positions 1102 W 18th Street as a rare opportunity to enter a corridor experiencing sustained demographic and commercial transformation. TENANT POSITIONING: Given its high-identity glass frontage, 12’ ceilings, long and efficient floorplate, and additional 816 SF of usable lower-level space, the premises are ideal for: - Healthcare and wellness practices: medical clinics, dental offices, optometry, behavioral health, med-spa concepts. - Fitness operators: personal training studios, yoga, pilates, barre, rehabilitation, or performance-focused concepts. - Retail users: specialty retail, experiential retail, gallery, boutique, home goods, and community-serving concepts. - Hospitality uses: café, bakery, dessert bar, wine bar, or fast-casual concepts leveraging both daytime and evening foot traffic. SHIFT FROM HOSPITALITY TO HEALTHCARE & PERSONAL FITNESS: Historically, 18th Street has been known for hospitality—multi-generational restaurants, bakeries, taquerías, and nightlife. As incomes and demand profiles have evolved, the corridor is steadily adding: - Healthcare & family services: primary-care clinics, pediatric practices, women’s health, behavioral health, and community health centers such as ACCESS and UI Health Pilsen. - Personal fitness & wellness: boutique fitness studios and personal-training concepts are increasingly targeting Pilsen and the near-west side to serve residents employed in the nearby Loop, Medical District, and universities (trend consistent with regional boutique fitness expansion on near-west corridors). - Lifestyle retail & specialty service: local design shops, art galleries, barbershops, salons, spa and grooming concepts, and pet service providers. This transition positions 1102 W 18th as a rare opportunity for healthcare, wellness, personal fitness, or hybrid hospitality/retail uses to plug into an established destination street while capturing unmet demand in these newer categories. PILSEN'S ARTISTIC LEGACY: - Recognized as one of Chicago’s most culturally rich neighborhoods with deep artistic roots. - Home to the National Museum of Mexican Art, drawing thousands of visitors annually. - Murals along 16th and 18th Streets form an outdoor gallery showcasing Mexican heritage, neighborhood history, and social narrative. CREATIVE & GALLERY POTENTIAL: - 12+ foot ceilings and strong natural light make the space exceptionally suitable for gallery or creative use. - Long floorplate enables a dedicated exhibition area accompanied by flexible workspace or studio functions. - Lower-level space ideal for art storage, workshops, classes, or private studios. - Directly positioned along the 18th Street arts spine, benefiting from consistent cultural programming, gallery openings, and mural walks. NEIGHBORHOOD ANCHOR: THALIA HALL: - Located just steps from historic Thalia Hall, one of Pilsen’s premier cultural venues. - Constructed in 1892 and designated a Chicago Landmark, now operating as a fully restored performance hall. - Venue capacity of up to eight hundred guests, generating high year-round foot traffic. - Hosts concerts, comedy shows, and private events, drawing visitors from across the city and region. - The hall’s restaurant, bar, and adjacent Tack Room piano bar create continuous day-to-night corridor activation. For additional details or to arrange a private tour, please contact: Manny Regalado Senior Director | KW Commercial 312.730.2029 (c) 312.216.2422 (o) 2211 N Elston Ave, Suite 400 Chicago, IL, 60614

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-12-01

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Discover a bright and beautifully finished retail space in the heart of Chicago’s coveted Southport Corridor. Perfectly positioned directly across from Blaine Elementary School, this versatile space offers outstanding visibility, steady foot traffic, and an inviting storefront surrounded by one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. The 1,438 SF first level is filled with natural sunlight, creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers or clients. The 1,940 SF lower level features 10-foot ceilings, a full wall of mirrors, a kitchenette, and two bathrooms — ideal for operations that require functional, flexible space. Additional amenities include two interior staircases, an elevator, and a hard-wired fire alarm system for safety and convenience.

Date on Market:

2025-11-25

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

1150 retail/office space in Roscoe Village / Bricktown. First floor offers open floor plan with abundant natural light, high ceilings, and private access off of Belmont. The unit is in great condition!! Excellent branding and signage opportunity along Belmont Avenue. Outstanding location and demographics. Perfect space for traditional office users, gym operators, physical therapists, counselors, medical providers, or retail providers. Live/work opportunity. Easy street parking.

Date on Market:

2025-11-24

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

Longstanding restaurant and bar available for the first time in 40 years. Large, updated kitchen with black iron in place. 2018 install of retractable glass roof on rear deck and 7-year-old roof on building. multiple rooms, DJ booth, 6 bathrooms, 2 bars with one in separate back room perfect for party rooms. Ability to execute multiple concepts and/or pick up window along main street. Dense popular area steps to Depaul campus and 1/4 mile to brown line L train. Endless possibilities at this location with a neighborhood starving for great restaurant and bar concepts. Situated on a block with Core power yoga, Kelly's pub, Foxtrot, Alice and Wonder and home slice Restaurant.

Date on Market:

2025-11-18

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

– Beautifully renovated modern office space on 1st floor of 2-story brick building in Logan Square – Includes 692 Sq Ft of shared kitchen, bathrooms and conference room – Shared roof deck – Nearby businesses include Burlington Bar, Lou Malnati’s, Jibaritos Y Mas, Caribella, Penumbra, Dena Kitchen, Borinken Cakes, MeLatte Coffee Shop, Walgreens, and FedEx – Easily accessible to public transportation, located on the CTA #74 Fullerton bus route, 0.1 miles from the #82 Kimball/Homan bus route, and 0.4 miles from the Blue Line Shuttle and #56 Milwaukee bus route, and 0.9 miles from the Milwaukee District North Metra train line

Date on Market:

2025-11-18

Chicago Office, Retail for Lease - Northwest City

High-Visibility Retail/Office Space Directly on Busy Devon and Central Avenues. Corner Unit Formerly Occupied by Starbucks. Street and Rear Parking Available. Located in High-Income Edgebrook Community. Immediate Access to Edgebrook Metra Train Stop and PACE Bus. Less Than 1 Mile to I-94 Access.

Date on Market:

2025-11-11

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-11-11

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Prominent 5,000 SF single-story commercial building on hot Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square. Former location of "Chicago Distilling Co.". Perfect for an entertainment or hospitality concept. Exceptional visibility (49' of frontage) along Milwaukee Avenue, next to hotspots Slippery Slope, Emporium Arcade Bar and Daisies. Highly walkable area, just steps to California Blue Line L-stop. Logan Square has strong incomes and demographics. The average household income within a 3 mile radius in 2024 was $127,654.

Date on Market:

2025-11-04

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to present the high-end 1st floor sublease opportunity at 322 S. Green Street in the West Loop area of Chicago. The storefront space is perfect for a school, brewery, event space, culinary program, or traditional office. The suite includes two classrooms with 28 and 16-person capacity, a brewing room and large bar/break room with viewing window into the brewing area. Former Siebel Institute of Technology, the unit also features an administrative area with two private offices, reception, two new restrooms, storage, and wet sprinkler system. 322 S. Green is a secure building with surface parking available.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-11-04

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Bring your business to this high-visibility location on bustling Halsted Avenue! This 726 sq. ft. office or retail space offers excellent exposure, easy access to major expressways, and parking for 6-8 vehicles. Join a vibrant business corridor where the right operation can truly thrive.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-11-03

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Discover a bright, open retail space in the heart of Logan Square. This beautifully finished ±700 SF storefront features soaring 10–12 ft ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and an inviting layout ideal for boutique retail, studio, or creative office use. The space includes a private restroom, basement storage with laundry, and one covered garage parking space available for extra cost. Large windows provide excellent natural light and street visibility along Fullerton Avenue, surrounded by a vibrant mix of local shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Date on Market:

2025-11-03

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

An excellent opportunity to lease a visible street-front retail space along Irving Park Road - situated in the vibrant Irving Park / California Park corridor of Chicago. Irving Park Road is well travelled, providing strong visibility and customer awareness. Within a one-mile radius of the site, the population is approximately 46,000. The parcel is positioned for ease of access by both vehicular and public transportation, offering potential for high foot- and drive-by traffic. The surrounding area blends residential units, businesses, and community amenities, offering a built-in customer base and foot traffic for retail operations.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-10-27

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2025-06-05

Chicago Retail for Lease - Lincoln Park

Date on Market:

2025-10-21