313 Storefront Properties for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

This adaptable ±2,500 SF retail space offers an open showroom with a welcoming reception area and two spacious private rooms at the rear—ideal for offices, consultation rooms, or storage. Directly behind this section is an additional ±1,800 SF of open space with 11.5’ ceilings, providing excellent flexibility for a variety of uses. At the back, a 440 SF area with a 9.5’ overhead door allows for convenient loading and can be seamlessly combined with the 1,800 SF space for expanded functionality. A gated side parking lot accommodates 8–10 vehicles, making this property an attractive option for retail, showroom, studio, or light industrial users seeking a highly functional and versatile layout.

Date on Market:

2025-09-29

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

For Lease | ±2,000 SF Inline Retail — Neighborhood Retail Center Contact Listing Agent For Complete Lease Brochure 1215-25 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Near West Side / Medical District / Pilsen gateway) Prominent ±2,000 SF inline retail bay within a multi-tenant neighborhood retail center (6 suites) anchored by Chase Bank and co-tenanted by hospitality uses that drive consistent daily footfall. The site sits just off the signalized intersection of Roosevelt Rd & Ashland Ave, benefiting from an estimated ~44,000 vehicles/day (ADT) along this corridor. Chase Bank branch at 1225 S Ashland anchors the block; Jewel-Osco is directly across Ashland at 1220 S Ashland, and Costco (Chicago South Loop) is approximately one block south on Ashland. Space Description: - Configuration: Middle bay with double doors; ~15 ft clear ceilings in primary sales area (drop ceiling section to ~11 ft can be removed for open-ceiling concept). - Frontage: ±40 ft with floor-to-ceiling glazing; ~1,500 SF open retail floor up front. - Private Areas: Two rear rooms (±190 SF and ±225 SF) each with direct rear egress to alley and parking. - Plumbing: Two restrooms plus janitor’s closet with service (mop) sink. - Mechanical: Building HVAC with forced warm/cool air throughout. - Delivery Condition: Open shell for tenant buildout or use existing light buildout as desired.? Parking - Front customer parking (new 2024 resurfacing): ±5,000 SF paved area with 12 striped spaces. - Rear lot (tenant-priority): 13 additional spaces for ±25 total on-site parking spaces (mixture of customer and tenant-exclusive stalls).? Location & Demand Drivers - Grocery-anchored corner: Jewel-Osco (founded 1899) anchors daily needs and traffic at Ashland/Roosevelt; Huntington Bank branch operates inside Jewel. - Medical employment hub (2–4 minutes): The Illinois Medical District (IMD) spans 560 acres with four major hospitals (Rush, UI Health, Stroger, Jesse Brown VA), ~29,000 employees and ~50,000 daily visitors—a powerful daytime and evening customer base. - Higher-ed & neighborhoods: UIC main campus and Greektown are a few blocks northeast; Pilsen is one block south; each supplying steady dining/retail demand. (UIC/Greektown served from UIC-Halsted Blue Line.) Regional access: I-290/Eisenhower is only a few blocks north; rapid access to West Loop, Loop, and suburbs. - Transit: On the #9 Ashland and #12 Roosevelt bus corridors; near Blue Line (UIC-Halsted & Illinois Medical District) and Pink Line (Polk) stations. - Population momentum: The Near West Side posted ~20% population growth since 2010, reflecting strong residential density gains that support retail. ? Zoning | C1-1 Neighborhood Commercial District (City of Chicago) C1-1 is a flexible neighborhood commercial classification that allows a broad mix of retail, service, office, and auto-oriented uses. Specific uses are governed by the City’s Use Table (by-right “P” vs. special-use “S”). Prospects should confirm allowable use and required interior fit-out with the City. Highlights - Inline bay in a high-performing, Chase-anchored retail center with co-tenancy synergy. - Visibility & access just west of the signalized Roosevelt & Ashland intersection (near-corner siting). - Retail-ready proportions: ~40' storefront, ~15' clear (with removable drop), balanced back-of-house. - Parking advantage: 25 on-site stalls (front customer lot resurfaced 2024) + dedicated rear tenant parking. - All the right neighbors: Jewel-Osco, Huntington (in-store), Costco, UIC, Greektown, Pilsen, and the IMD (Illinois Medical District). - Transit-rich & expressway-close: Steps to #9/#12 buses; near Blue & Pink Lines; blocks from I-290.

Date on Market:

2025-09-26

Alsip Retail for Lease - Near South Cook

Property Description: Our shopping center in Alsip, IL, is conveniently located near the intersection of S. Pulaski Road and 122nd Street. Our shopping center is supported by a strong community and high traffic counts, making it an ideal location for businesses to grow and expand their customer base. Turnkey restaurant and hair salon coming soon. Join our community and grow your business with us. Location Description: Our commercial real estate property is located near popular retailers, including Food4Less, Walgreens, AutoZone, Family Dollar, Chase Bank, Jewel-Osco, Burger King, and Aldi, with a high trac count of 55,800 ADT. Our location offers excellent visibility and exposure for businesses looking to attract new customers. Supported by a strong community, ample parking, and easy accessibility, it's the ideal place to grow your business. Minutes to Downtown Chicago.

Date on Market:

2025-02-02

Chicago Office, Industrial for Lease - South Chicago

MoHall Commercial presents an urban infill flex and industrial leasing opportunity in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. 5010–5020 S State Street is a freestanding 17,749 square foot building with clear heights ranging from 16 to 19 feet on the main level and a mezzanine plumbed for additional facilities. The open floor plan, four separate entrances and brand new ADA compliant restrooms make the site highly adaptable for warehouse, last mile distribution, light assembly, maker space, and operations with integrated office. Ground level access supports pick and pack workflows and at grade loading, and existing infrastructure aligns with the needs of national credit logistics users. B3-2 zoning provides a wide range of commercial and flex industrial options, including storage, distribution, light manufacturing, professional services, and back office. Tenants can configure the mezzanine for support functions such as break areas, conference, training or inventory management. The site spans more than one acre with dedicated parking for approximately 60 vehicles, creating room for employee parking, service vans, and staging. Positioned just blocks from the Dan Ryan Expressway I-90 and I-94, the property offers direct regional connectivity for deliveries and commuter access. CTA Red Line and Green Line stations are within walking distance for workforce convenience. State Street carries an estimated 21,000 vehicles per day, providing strong visibility for signage and branding. The property sits in Chicago’s Ward 03 represented by Alderman Pat Dowell, with proximity to City programs that can support build out or operations such as Tax Increment Financing, the Small Business Improvement Fund, and INVEST South/West. The surrounding Bronzeville community is experiencing sustained investment, including the multi phase Legends South redevelopment and the Bronzeville Lakefront plan, which together add housing, employment centers, research space, and services that grow the local workforce and daytime population. Offered at a competitive lease rate of 12 dollars per square foot NNN, 5010–5020 S State Street delivers scale, access, and flexibility for modern logistics. With its clear heights, adaptable floor plate, generous parking, and immediate highway and transit access, this urban core location is built for distribution, fulfillment, and light industrial users ready to expand in a high growth corridor.

Date on Market:

2025-09-19

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

900-1,920 SF of ground-floor retail/commercial space available for lease in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood. Two units measuring ±1,020 & 900 SF can be combined. The spaces sit on the ground floor of a 59-unit condo building fronting Sheridan Road and have great immediate area density, foot traffic, and street exposure. Offered for lease at $20/SF NNN. The entire ground floor commercial property of 4,320 SF is available for sale at $960,000 or as individual units with pricing of $229,500, $205,000, $205,000, and $339,500.

Date on Market:

2025-09-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-09-16

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

907 N Damen offers a prime commercial space in the heart of West Town/Ukrainian Village with unbeatable visibility and accessibility. The unit was previously used by a food delivery service and remains perfectly configured for catering operations, commissary kitchen use, or a ghost kitchen concept. Existing Kitchen Setup: Infrastructure well-suited for food preparation and catering. Rear Parking: Includes 2 dedicated parking spaces — rare in this corridor and ideal for delivery vehicles or staff. Flexible Layout: Open floor plan can adapt to additional retail, office, or service use. Strong Location: Steps from residential density, popular restaurants, and neighborhood amenities. This is a turnkey opportunity for catering companies or food service operators looking to plug into one of Chicago’s most active commercial corridors.

Date on Market:

2025-09-15

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Highly visible retail space at the hard corner of Ashland & W 18th Street. Excellent frontage and visibility located in the heart of the lively Pilsen neighborhood. Available space is conveniently located one block East of the Pink Line 18th Street Station and within walking distance to various restaurants & retailers. The spaces are ideal for retail, bank, medical office, coffee shop, or restaurant not needing black iron. Strong traffic count. Area businesses includes Fifth Third Bank, Dunkin, Family Dollar, Metro by T-Mobile, La Mejikana Restaurant, Truffle Restaurant, Pilsen Cafe Jumping Bean, Thalia Hall, Pilsen Vintage, Pilsen Arts & Community House, Ubran Treez, Bank of America and much more!

Date on Market:

2022-01-26

Chicago Retail, Industrial for Lease - Northwest City

Prime Rogers Park Commercial Space with Garage + Storage – Zoned C1-2 Incredible opportunity to lease a high-visibility storefront on N Clark Street, one of Chicago’s most desirable and rapidly growing retail corridors. Property Highlights Zoning: C1-2 – allows for a wide variety of business types including retail, liquor, office, auto-related, warehouse, and more. Storefront: Approx. 3,200 SF on the 1st floor (rental rate applies to retail space only). Basement: Over 3,200 SF with 7.5+ ft ceilings – ideal for storage or operations (lease rate TBD). Garage & Storage: Overhead garage: ~240 SF Additional storage: ~220 SF Rear alley access – accommodates up to 2 trucks Garage door: 17.6’ W x 10’ H Garage ceiling height: 15.9’ (Lease rate TBD) Interior Features Energy-efficient lighting Newer rooftop HVAC Versatile open floor plan – customizable for any business Location Advantages Surrounded by popular restaurants and retailers: across from Honey Bear Diner & Jet’s Pizza, next to Rocky’s Tacos & Burrito House Heavy foot & vehicle traffic Walking distance to Metra, shopping, Lake Michigan, and parks Only 5 minutes to Downtown Evanston This property offers unmatched visibility and flexibility—ideal for a retailer, office, or specialty business looking to establish a presence in a vibrant, high-demand neighborhood. Schedule a showing today and bring your business to the next level!

Date on Market:

2025-09-04

Chicago Flex for Lease - Northwest City

Prime Commercial Space in the Heart of Irving Park - 4019-21 N Elston Ave. Unlock the potential of your business at this highly visible, high-traffic location at the bustling intersection of Irving Park Road and Elston Avenue. Situated in the vibrant Irving Park neighborhood, this versatile commercial property offers excellent exposure and convenience. The space features a flexible layout ideal for office or retail use, seamlessly connected to a spacious warehouse with soaring ceiling height, two large overhead loading garage, and ample storage. Zoned C2-2, the property supports a wide range of commercial uses, giving you the freedom to grow your business as you see fit. Additional highlights include a rear parking lot that comfortably accommodates 6-8 vehicles-perfect for staff, clients, or deliveries. Whether you're expanding, relocating, or launching a new venture, this location checks all the boxes for visibility, functionality, and accessibility. Close proximity and easy access to I90/94 Expressway.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-09-03

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - South Chicago

SVN Chicago Commercial is pleased to offer 2207 S. California Ave. FOR LEASE. The 1,900 square foot freestanding office/retail space is located steps from the California & Cermak intersection in Little Village. This space features an open layout and is currently built out as retail. It is a fantastic opportunity for a variety of office or retail uses. This site has incredible exposure with 28,000+ vehicles per day at the lighted intersection next to Subway.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-08-25

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

**Title: Premier Retail Opportunity: Corner End-Cap Storefront on Western Ave. & Wilson** NOTE: Owner willing to replace storefront glass and flooring in unit. Are you ready to showcase your business in a prime location with unbeatable visibility? Look no further than this exceptional corner end-cap retail storefront situated on Western Ave. & Wilson, just steps away from the Western Brown Line CTA station and the vibrant neighborhood of Lincoln Square. **Key Features:** 1. **Prominent Location:** Nestled on the corner of Western Ave. & Wilson, this retail storefront enjoys maximum exposure to both foot and vehicle traffic, making it a highly sought-after destination for shoppers and commuters alike. With its prime location, your business will benefit from constant visibility and easy accessibility. 2. **Close Proximity to Transit:** Conveniently located within walking distance to the Western Brown Line CTA station, this storefront offers easy access for customers from across the city. Whether they're arriving by train, bus, or car, your business will be easily accessible to commuters and residents alike. 3. **Buildout Negotiable:** The buildout of the retail space is negotiable, allowing you to customize the storefront to suit your specific business needs and branding requirements. Whether you're looking for an open layout, additional storage space, or specific design elements, we'll work with you to create the perfect environment for your business to thrive. 4. **Surrounded by Amenities:** Situated within walking distance to Lincoln Square, this storefront is surrounded by a diverse array of amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues. With its vibrant and bustling atmosphere, the neighborhood provides the perfect backdrop for your business to succeed. 5. **High Visibility and Foot Traffic:** As a corner end-cap storefront, this retail space offers unparalleled visibility and exposure to passersby. With its large windows and prime location, your business will stand out on the bustling streets of Western Ave. & Wilson, attracting customers and driving foot traffic to your storefront. **Don't Miss Out:** Seize the opportunity to showcase your business in this premier retail storefront on Western Ave. & Wilson. With its prime location, customizable buildout options, and close proximity to transit and amenities, this space offers everything you need to take your business to the next level. Contact us today to schedule a tour and secure this prime retail opportunity before it's gone!

Date on Market:

2025-08-21

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

2,817 SF new construction retail condo in Edgewater is available for sale or lease, located at the base of a luxury 9-unit residential condominium building. The space boasts a dedicated expansive outdoor patio, operable storefront windows, and over 52’ of Ridge Avenue frontage with 45,000 VPD traffic counts for excellent exposure. Featuring 13’ ceiling heights, 400A electrical service, and all new MEPs, the unit offers modern amenities in a high-visibility corner location. Surrounding retailers include Whole Foods Market, Goodvets, Parsons Chicken & Fish, LA Fitness, and more. Conveniently situated near Andersonville, Lake Michigan’s Lakefront, Loyola University, the Bryn Mawr Red Line CTA Station (3 blocks), and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, this retail space offers excellent accessibility and prominence.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-08-21

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Terrific opportunity to Lease this 2,200 sqft space on a corner with outstanding visibility in rapidly developing/appreciating West Town on Ashland Ave in prime position between Chicago Ave & Division St with great signage/exposure perfect for any boutique retail or office operator featuring a 1,500 sqft open floor plan storefront with tall ceilings & corner wrapped floor to ceiling windows + plentiful storage backed by 700 sqft of private office space. ADDITIONAL adjacent 1,000 sqft of warehouse/storage space with tall ceilings available for $1,000/month. Easy access to I-90. Owner pays for designated one hour free customer parking adjacent to building on Walton side 10am-6pm Mon-Sat & 10am-4pm Sun. Gross lease/no passthroughs - tenant only pays base rent + gas/electric, water included. Long term lease preferred, available November 1.

Date on Market:

2025-08-19

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

The property located at 1447–1455 W Irving Park Rd in Chicago, IL is a mixed-use office and retail condominium development situated in the vibrant Lakeview neighborhood, near the popular Southport Corridor. Built in 2005, the mid-rise building spans approximately 32,796 square feet and includes 25 units. Zoned B3-1, it offers flexible space suitable for a variety of commercial uses including office, medical, spa, or boutique retail. The property benefits from excellent visibility and foot traffic, with approximately 45,000 vehicles passing daily. It’s well-connected to public transit, located within walking distance of both the CTA Brown and Red Lines. The area boasts a Walk Score of 91, a Transit Score of 77, and a Bike Score of 89, making it highly accessible. Demographics within a one-mile radius include a population of around 80,000 and an average household income of approximately $129,692, making it an attractive location for businesses seeking a strong customer base.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-08-14

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Retail storefront building that is 5,858 square feet of space

Date on Market:

2025-08-12

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

33 Realty is pleased to present for lease 3400 W Evergreen / 1340 N. Homan, a 1,000 SF second-generation restaurant space. The space includes a 1,000 SF lower level space with new concrete flooring, fire code drywall, walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler, double pizza oven, prep areas, triple-bowl sink, and storage. The 1,000 SF first floor has a hood, range, triple-basin sink, fire-related components, in addition to other items (see photos). The property is is available for $3250/month modified gross with the operator responsible for electric, gas, monthly rent, trash, and water/sewer (TBD). There is an additional ~1,000 SF second floor o?ce / additional restaurant seating available for $1200/month.

Date on Market:

2025-08-19

Chicago Retail for Lease - Fulton Market/Near West Side

Date on Market:

2025-08-09

Chicago Retail for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2025-07-31

Chicago Retail for Lease - West Loop

2nd Generation Fitness Space for Lease in Fulton Market.

Date on Market:

2025-07-30

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Nestled in a prime location in the heart of the city, the area surrounding the property is an ideal hub for office professionals and retailers alike. With a steady stream of foot traffic, the location provides a vibrant backdrop for businesses to thrive. From quirky boutiques to trendy pop-ups, the area attracts a diverse mix of visitors seeking unique experiences. The nearby neighborhoods boast a rich tapestry of culture and creativity, making it an attractive destination for professionals and businesses looking to tap into the city's dynamic energy. Whether it's a cozy cafe, a chic fashion store, or a specialty shop, the area offers an enticing canvas for businesses to make their mark

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-07-17

Chicago Retail for Lease - North Branch/Goose Island

Date on Market:

2025-07-02

Chicago Retail for Lease - East Loop

324 North Michigan is a renovated office and retail property near the famed intersection of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. The lobby features pieces of an original terracotta façade from 1910, and the third floor suite includes a painted exposed brick wall with a vintage Gold Medal Flour ad. One passenger elevator serves three floors. An additional benefit of the building is its distinctive, eye-catching appearance among the rows of gray and brown buildings. 324’s unbeatable location offers proximate access to the Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, multiple CTA lines, the Pedway, and a bustling residential population.

Date on Market:

2025-06-23

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Date on Market:

2025-06-18