500 Storefront Properties for Lease in Illinois, USA

Aurora Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Date on Market:

2023-04-07

Steger Retail for Lease - Far South

A well-positioned retail storefront property set along Steger’s primary commercial corridor, offering strong visibility, updated interiors, and versatile space suitable for a range of tenant or owner-user needs.

Date on Market:

2026-01-27

Oak Lawn Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Near South Cook

Date on Market:

2026-02-17

Palos Hills Office/Medical for Lease - South Route 45

This newly constructed property at 10354 S Harlem Avenue offers modern retail and office space in a highly visible location within Palos Hills. The building features two contiguous suites, each approximately 1,125 SF, designed for medical or professional office use. With a contemporary build-out and flexible layouts, the property accommodates a range of business needs. Positioned along Harlem Avenue, a major north-south corridor, the site benefits from strong traffic counts and excellent accessibility. Tenants enjoy proximity to major retailers, dining options, and essential services, creating a convenient environment for employees and clients. The property provides ample surface parking with 32 spaces and is easily accessible via public transportation, including nearby Metra commuter rail stations. Located just 16 minutes from Chicago Midway International Airport and under 40 minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the property offers connectivity for regional and national travel. Its B1 zoning supports a variety of commercial uses, making it an attractive option for businesses seeking a well-located, modern facility in the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-22

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

FOR LEASE: 3411 N Milwaukee Ave?Chicago, IL 60641 1,400 SF | Prime Retail / Office Storefront Property Overview KW Commercial is pleased to offer for lease a 1,400 square foot retail storefront located along the highly recognizable Milwaukee Avenue commercial corridor in Chicago’s Northwest Side. The space was most recently operated as a hair salon, creating a second-generation commercial layout that offers meaningful infrastructure advantages for incoming users. This wide, open, and highly functional space features approximately 12-foot ceiling heights, an efficient rectangular configuration, and large front-facing windows spanning the storefront façade, providing exceptional natural light, strong visibility, and an inviting street presence. The prior salon use supports faster occupancy timelines and reduced upfront buildout costs for service-based operators, while the open layout allows for easy reconfiguration for retail, wellness, or professional office concepts. Second-Generation Value (Former Salon Use) - The previous hair salon use enhances leasing efficiency by offering: - Existing utility capacity and service infrastructure - Layout compatibility for personal care, wellness, and service operators - Faster permitting and buildout potential for similar-use tenants - Cost savings versus raw vanilla-box construction - Strong suitability for salon, med-spa, wellness, therapy, and studio concepts This creates a strategic advantage for operators seeking a turnkey or semi-turnkey environment with reduced time-to-revenue. Location & Corridor Highlights? Positioned along Milwaukee Avenue, one of Chicago’s most established and heavily trafficked commercial corridors, the property benefits from long-term city investment, consistent vehicular traffic, and strong neighborhood-serving demand. Milwaukee Avenue is known for its blend of local businesses, service-oriented retail, and growing commercial reinvestment, making it a dependable location for operators seeking sustained exposure. The property is located near the Irving Park / Kilbourn Park area, surrounded by stable residential density that supports daily-use businesses, personal services, and appointment-based concepts. CTA Bus Service: The CTA #56 Milwaukee bus route runs directly along Milwaukee Avenue with stops within a short walk of the property. This route provides local connectivity across Chicago’s north and northwest side, linking to other major streets and transit connections along the corridor. Additional nearby CTA bus service includes Route 152, which also serves portions of Milwaukee Avenue near the site. CTA ‘L’ Service: The closest rapid transit access is the CTA Blue Line, with the Irving Park station approximately an 18-minute walk from the property. The Blue Line provides frequent service between O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago, offering direct access to the Loop and major employment centers. Metra Commuter Rail: Metra service on the Milwaukee District/North Line is available nearby at the Grayland station, just a few minutes’ walk west of the site. This commuter rail line connects the Northwest Side with Union Station downtown, supporting longer-distance commuters and reverse-commute traffic. Why This Matters for Leasing Customer access: Multiple bus stops along Milwaukee Avenue ensure ease of access for walk-in customers and workforce transit riders. Employee convenience: Proximity to regional rail (Metra) and rapid transit (Blue Line) expands your tenant’s potential labor pool from across the city and suburbs. Enhanced visibility: Transit routes running directly on Milwaukee Avenue increase pedestrian exposure and repeat ridership visibility. Area Momentum & Economic Drivers The broader submarket is experiencing continued commercial and residential investment, driven in part by the nearby Six Corners redevelopment, including major adaptive reuse projects, new residential units, and national retail anchors. This momentum has helped attract both regional and national tenants to the area, reinforcing Milwaukee Avenue’s role as a key neighborhood-serving retail spine. The location also benefits from strong transit accessibility, with convenient access to CTA and Metra service, supporting both employee commutes and customer draw from surrounding neighborhoods. Ideal Uses: - Salon / beauty concepts - Med-spa / wellness operators - Fitness or studio concepts - Boutique retail - Professional or creative office - Therapy / medical office (subject to zoning/use approval) - Showroom-style retail With its second-generation salon infrastructure, high ceilings, abundant natural light, strong corridor identity, and surrounding investment activity, 3411 N Milwaukee Ave presents a compelling opportunity for tenants seeking a high-visibility, efficient, and flexible storefront with reduced buildout friction in a proven Milwaukee Avenue retail corridor.

Date on Market:

2026-01-21

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Located along Irving Park Road, the property benefits from strong visibility and heavy daytime traffic, ensuring excellent exposure for your business. Tenants enjoy proximity to major thoroughfares, including Harlem Avenue and easy access to public transportation, making commuting simple for employees and customers alike. The surrounding area offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and residential communities, providing a steady flow of potential clientele. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure a prime location in a well-established Chicago corridor. The property is fully prepared to support your business vision with a professional setting and strategic positioning in a high-demand market. This is also a live/work opportunity. The property has 1 available apartment above the commercial space.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2026-01-21

Geneva Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Versa Real Estate Services is please to present a 3,000 SF corner suite for lease at 33W624 Roosevelt Road in West Chicago. Positioned just off the intersection of Route 38 and Kirk Road, the property benefits from strong traffic counts and excellent visibility. The location provides quick access to downtown Geneva and other nearby commercial corridors. Tenants will appreciate ample on-site parking as well as the opportunity for prominent signage on the building façade, maximizing exposure to passing traffic.

Date on Market:

2026-01-20

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

The property located at 1473–1475 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 2002, the mid-rise building and includes 6 residential and 2 commercial units. The space is zoned B3-1, it offers flexible space suitable for a variety of commercial uses including office, medical, spa, or boutique retail. It features hardwood floors throughout, two private offices, a full bathroom and kitchette. 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 $131,495, making it an attractive location for businesses seeking a strong customer base.

Date on Market:

2026-01-18

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

Prime Logan Square Commercial Space – 2639 N Milwaukee Ave Discover an exceptional opportunity in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods! This 4,118 sq. ft. property, formerly a Chase Bank and zoned B3, is perfectly suited for a wide range of creative users. Whether you’re in professional business, medical services, education, childcare, retail, restaurants, or coffee shops, this flexible space welcomes you. Located on the southwest corner of the 2600 block of Milwaukee Ave and at the doorstep of Logan Square’s bustling scene, the property boasts outstanding visibility and is just steps from the Logan Square Blue Line Station. You’ll be surrounded by iconic neighbors like Longman & Eagle, The Logan Theatre, Lula Café, and Café Con Leche. Features include: • Open floor plan for versatile layouts • Two ADA-compliant bathrooms • Two private offices • Kitchenette • Ample storage With its high foot traffic, excellent transit access, and proximity to some of the city’s best dining and entertainment, this space is sure to move quickly. Come see for yourself and become part of the thriving Logan Square community!

Date on Market:

2026-01-15

Chicago Office/Retail for Lease - Northwest City

The available Retail space is the ground floor and basement of a 3-story mixed-use brick building located on Wicker Park's North Avenue. Basement has been dug out and modernized. The building was completely rehabbed in 2014 and has newer mechanicals, storefronts, updated masonry, etc. The 1st floor space has an open layout, high ceilings (12'), wood floors, some exposed brick, new lighting, 1 ADA bathroom and is immediately ready for your business. The basement was dug out to create higher ceilings and is ready for Tenant's finish. 1 tandem parking space is available in the back of the building. Restaurants welcome. Call broker for further details.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-13

Wheaton Office/Retail for Lease - Western East/West Corr

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-01-12

Edwardsville Retail for Lease - Illinois

Great opportunity to lease a 1,715 SF restaurant space in Edwardsville, just minutes from SIUE. The space is already set up for food use with a 15’ hood system and walk-in cooler in place, making it an easy move-in for a restaurant operator. Located along IL-157 with strong traffic counts (18,600 VPD), the property offers solid visibility and sits within an active retail corridor with established neighboring tenants. The area benefits from consistent traffic driven by nearby residential neighborhoods and the university. The space is offered at $32 PSF plus NNN (estimated at $10.63 PSF), with an all-in monthly cost of approximately $5,640, making it a practical option for both new and expanding concepts.

Date on Market:

2026-01-09

Glen Carbon Retail for Lease - Illinois

New construction retail space available in Meridian Plaza, a growing mixed-use development in Glen Carbon, IL. Anchored by Jimmy John’s, this 5,700 SF building offers 950–4,200 SF available for lease with flexible divisible options. Located near luxury apartments, SIUE, S State Route 157, and surrounding retail, medical, fitness, and restaurant users. Lease rate is $30 PSF plus NNN with T.I. allowance provided.

Date on Market:

2026-01-09

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

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 or beauty service requires a special-use permit from the City of Chicago. The space features an efficient open layout, the ability to customize the build-out, generous ceiling heights, and a 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

Wilmette Office/Retail for Lease - Near North

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-02-27

Chicago Retail for Lease - Northwest City

This is a mixed use property. The second floor is a hostel operated by the owners and is currently building a 3rd floor in the next 90 days. The first floor is a 3000 square foot storefront with current use as a coworking space in the front space and a live theater venue on the first floor REAR space. Both spaces are connected by a cool secret speakeasy hidden door (Vintage Phonebooth's) ready for any bar concept and or PPA license (Public Place of Amusement). It can be rented all together or it can be divided. 1500 for the fron 1500 for the REAR and 1000 for the basement. All Together the entire space can rent for $6000 Storefront - $2500 Rear Event Space - $2500 per month Basement - $1500 All Together the entire space can rent for $6000

Date on Market:

2025-12-31

Tinley Park Office/Retail, 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.

Date on Market:

2026-07-14

Chicago Multiple Space Uses for Lease - South Chicago

Date on Market:

2024-12-29

McHenry Office/Retail, 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:

2026-06-17

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 rare variety of smaller private individual Suites for lease with immediate visibility and exposure on Elmhurst's premiere York Street just steps from everything downtown Elmhurst has to offer! 1st Floor and 2nd Floor private suites available in varying sizes. Able to accommodate variety of users including retail/salon/spa/office/medical. Excellent location with ample on-site parking available. Monthly rents shown are full service and include all monthly rental costs and some utilities. For additional information, showings and appointments please contact Leasing Agent at 630-802-5504 or denis.mgmt@yahoo.com. We look forward to the opportunity to accommodate your business!

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2026-06-17

Romeoville Retail for Lease - Joliet/Central Will

3,001 SF of highly visible retail available Newly redeveloped building Space adjoins a newer, high volume Dunkin’ seeing 25k weekly visits - top 10% of Dunkin’s in IL 28 shared parking spaces

Date on Market:

2025-12-11