500 Storefront Properties for Lease in Illinois, USA

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

Tinley Park Retail for Lease - South Route 45

Prime Food & Beverage Opportunity | 16703 S Harlem Ave UNIT E Position your concept at a highly visible, high-traffic location on South Harlem Avenue—one of the area’s strongest commercial corridors. 16703 S Harlem Ave offers an exceptional opportunity for food-based tenants seeking daily traffic, strong demographics, and easy accessibility. This site benefits from excellent frontage and signage visibility, making it ideal for quick-service restaurants, fast-casual dining, cafés, bakeries, dessert concepts, or specialty food users. The surrounding trade area features a dense mix of residential neighborhoods, national retailers, and local businesses that drive consistent daytime and evening demand. Convenient ingress/egress and parking support efficient customer flow for dine-in, takeout, and delivery-focused concepts. The property’s flexible layout allows tenants to tailor the space to their operational needs, whether for a grab-and-go model or a neighborhood dining destination. Highlights: Strong South Harlem Ave traffic counts Excellent street visibility & branding opportunity Dense residential and retail trade area Ideal for fast-casual, bakery, or dessert concepts Easy access for customers and delivery services Bring your food concept to a proven corridor and capture consistent customer traffic at 16703 S Harlem Ave. Reach out for a personal tour of this profesionaly managed building.

Date on Market:

2025-12-26

Chicago Multiple Space Uses for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2024-12-29

McHenry Retail for Lease - Far Northwest

Make this newly purchased building, poised for revitalization, the next home for your business in the heart of Downtown McHenry! Located at 1249 N. Green Street, this historic property offers a prime opportunity for a retail concept, restaurant, boutique, office, or creative space looking to stand out in a vibrant and growing downtown corridor. The ownership is committed to bringing new life back to this iconic building, with plans already in place to renovate and modernize the exterior façade while preserving its historic charm. A brand new roof was installed in November 2025, providing long-term value and peace of mind for future tenants. With strong visibility, walkable surroundings, and close proximity to local shops, dining, and community events, this property is perfectly positioned to attract both local residents and visitors. Whether you are launching a new concept or expanding an existing business, this space offers the character, location, and upcoming improvements to help your vision thrive. Be part of the next chapter of Downtown McHenry and secure your place in a revitalized, high-potential location.

Date on Market:

2025-12-17

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

Elmhurst Office/Retail for Lease - Eastern East/West Corr

381 N. York Plaza offers a variety of private individual rental Suites with immediate visibility and exposure on Elmhurst's premiere York Street just steps from downtown Elmhurst. 1st Floor and 2nd Floor suites available. Able to accommodate a variety of users including retail/office/medical/spa/flex etc with ample parking available. We look forward to the opportunity to accommodate your business.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-02-11

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

Hoffman Estates Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Property located at Higgins Road to Glen Lake Road, North to Shopping Center.

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

Burr Ridge Office for Lease - Eastern East/West Corr

760 Village Center Drive offers a prime office opportunity in the heart of Downtown Burr Ridge. This 3,715 SF space is located within a vibrant mixed-use development featuring upscale dining, retail, and amenities. The property provides modern office finishes, convenient access to major highways (I-55 and I-294), and ample parking for tenants and visitors. Ideal for businesses seeking a prestigious location in a dynamic suburban setting.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

Crestwood Retail for Lease - Near South Cook

Remarks: This 2,350 sq. ft. commercial retail space offers a prime location on busy Cicero Avenue with 40,000+ VPD, the busiest stretch in the SW suburbs. Large glass storefront expose your business to everyone passing by! Ample customizable space, and flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to thrive in a dynamic and growing market. Adjacent street facing tenants are Athletico, T-Mobile, a barbershop as well as multiple car and truck repair facilities in rear of building on this large 3 acre parcel. There is ample, fully accessible parking for all of your customers. Don't miss the chance to make this highly visible and accessible property your own! Earnest money via certified funds payable to Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group.

Date on Market:

2026-03-10

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

Greenville Office/Retail for Lease - Bond County

Space available in the nostalgic Downtown Square, a few blocks away from Greenville University. The first floor is a wide-open canvas ready to become a gallery, bakery, boutique, co-working hub, or event venue, possibilities are limitless With reception, office, break room, storage, & 2 ADA bathrooms, the infrastructure is already in place to support your ideas. The property has been updated with modern HVAC, plumbing, electrical, & oversized display windows—designed to highlight your business—while preserving character with tin ceilings & exposed local brick. Frontage signage space will be available for tenant

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-11-30

Hoffman Estates Retail for Lease - Schaumburg Area

Date on Market:

2025-08-14

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

Broadview Retail for Lease - Cicero/Berwyn Area

4400 SF second generation bar/restaurant, located on Roosevelt, just West of 17th Street in Broadview. Surrounded by dense residential buildings, heavy traffic and ideal for a new restaurant tenant that wants live music. Front space features six gaming machines, a long front bar, multiple dining spaces with another smaller bar, large dance floor, stage and two bathrooms with multiple stalls in each. Financials for the gaming is available upon request. Existing kitchen includes an 8ft hood with black iron, ansil system, grease trap, hand sink, and three compartment sink. Built in audio; unfinished basement; security system throughout; large parking lot in the rear; Licenses include Incidental Liquor, Retail Food and PPA Licenses; 2.5 Miles to the Forest Park Blue Line Train Station, plus easy access to I-290, Lake Shore Drive, and multiple bus stops. Area tenants include: Broadview Animal Hospital, United States Postal Service, Dunkin Donuts, Broadview Hardware, multiple restaurants and much more!

Date on Market:

2025-11-24

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

Oak Park Retail for Lease - Oak Park Area

Nestled in the heart of Oak Park, an ideal destination for retail and strip center investment, the area around the property offers an array of attractions for prospective investors. With its close proximity to downtown Chicago, the property benefits from a thriving retail market and strong community foot traffic. Noteworthy nearby points of interest include the vibrant shopping and dining district along Lake Street. This bustling locale is also well-connected with excellent public transportation and convenient access to major highways, ensuring an optimal environment for successful retail ventures. Embrace the opportunity to invest in this dynamic, high-demand retail market.

Date on Market:

2025-11-13

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