310 Storefront Properties for Lease in Chicago, IL, USA

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 - North Branch/Goose Island

Street-Level Retail Space Underneath Grand House Hostel | Approx. 600 SF Located at 840 W. Grand Ave, this street-level retail storefront sits in a high-visibility commercial corridor between an established smoke shop and barber shop, with built-in foot traffic from the surrounding neighborhood and the hostel/lodging operation above. Formerly used as a tobacco shop, the space is approximately 600 SF and offers a clean, open retail layout with large front display windows, strong signage potential, a private bathroom, and rear exit access. The storefront has already been positioned as part of the Grand House 424 / Pop Up 424 concept — a marketplace-style retail space designed for brands, creators, vendors, and small businesses looking for a flexible, street-facing presence. This is a strong opportunity for a retail operator, boutique, wellness concept, service business, showroom, creative brand, or pop-up marketplace concept looking to plug into a growing mixed-use building with daily visibility and a built-in customer base from both the street and the hospitality use upstairs. Property Highlights Approx. 600 SF street-level storefront Located at 840 W. Grand Ave Positioned between a smoke shop and barber shop Located under an active hostel/lodging concept Large glass frontage with strong curb appeal Excellent signage and branding opportunity Private bathroom Rear exit Open, flexible retail layout Ideal for boutique retail, showroom, wellness, service, creative studio, or pop-up marketplace Strong fit for brands, creators, vendors, and small business operators

Date on Market:

2025-12-30

Chicago Multiple Space Uses for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2024-12-29

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 - Northwest City

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-12-09

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 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 – 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 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

Position your business in the heart of one of Chicago’s most dynamic retail corridors. This high-visibility commercial condo offers approximately 3,670 square feet of flexible street-level space ideal for retail, restaurant, medical, showroom, or creative office use. Located along bustling North Avenue in Wicker Park, the property benefits from strong daily foot and vehicle traffic, proximity to the CTA Damen Blue Line Station, The 606 Trail, and the Kennedy Expressway (90/94). Property Highlights Prominent North Avenue frontage with heavy pedestrian and vehicular exposure Flexible, open-concept floor plan | ±3,670 SF (divisible to multi-tenant use) Two restrooms + storage area | High ceilings and modern infrastructure Zoned C1-2 allowing a wide range of commercial uses Surrounded by thriving retailers including Starbucks Reserve, Carhartt, Levi’s, Urban Outfitters, Big Star, The Robey Hotel, and many more Excellent access to public transportation and major thoroughfares Strong neighborhood demographics (1-mile average household income $164K+) Situated less than two miles from Chicago’s Loop, 1720 W North Avenue offers business owners a rare opportunity to lease modern, adaptable retail space in one of the city’s most vibrant mixed-use districts. Perfect for brands seeking a flagship location with style, substance, and steady traffic.

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

Chicago Industrial for Lease - South Chicago

Opportunity for 4,000 to 23,000 SF of warehouse and/or production space. Owner is willing to negotiate rate and term. Divisible. Building is also for sale for $1,600,000.

Date on Market:

2025-10-20

Chicago Retail for Lease - River North

Multi-Level restaurant/Bar space for lease. 10,992 sq ft of total space over 3 floors plus lower level. Zoned DX-7. Fully Sprinklered building and new elevator being installed. approx. 3664 sq ft per floor. Main floor has full bar, kitchen with black iron and prep and dining room as well as 2 multi-stall bathrooms. Lower level has small bar, storage, office, bathroom as well as utility rooms. 2nd floor has another bar, dining area and bathrooms as well as a second kitchen with black iron. Dish hoods in both kitchens. 50 feet of frontage for outdoor patio, second floor garage doors to open front wall, and rear parking for owners or employees. Allowing this to be a great floor for private dining, events etc. 3rd floor currently set as storage and office but could be made into dining or event space. 800-amp 3 phase electric. New HVAC. Tons of potential in this space that housed Cafe Iberico for over 30 years. Amazing location in the heart of River North with endless vehicular traffic and neighborhood density. Close to train and highway with bus stops just outside the space.

Date on Market:

2025-10-17

Elmwood Park Industrial for Lease - Oak Park Area

Lease a large single-story commercial property on Grand Avenue in Elmwood Park. Property is zoned commercial with a large storefront on corner and warehouse spaces. East Unit is comprised of 16,950 SF for retail/office showroom area and warehouse. West unit is 8,000 SF warehouse and office unit. Western building portion available for Demo to provide parking. Can be leased separately or together for combined 24,950 SF. Great opportunity for dealership, automotive repair or other retail use. Also available for sale.

Date on Market:

2025-08-06

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Position your business in one of Chicago’s most sought-after commercial corridors. This approximately 1,000 square foot storefront offers a flexible layout in the heart of West Town, surrounded by a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, and creative businesses that drive consistent foot traffic. The space features expansive south-facing windows that flood the interior with natural light, creating an inviting and highly visible environment ideal for retail, showroom, or office use. Currently demised with a small waiting area, cubicle workspace, and a private office, the layout can be easily reconfigured into an open-plan design to suit a wide range of concepts. Zoned B3-2, the property supports a wide variety of commercial uses, making it a versatile opportunity for retailers, service providers, or creative ventures looking to establish a presence in a dynamic, high-demand neighborhood.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-05-11