Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2

For Lease

1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 2,092 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Michigan Avenue Towers 1 & 2.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

Matthew Tarshis

Frontline Real Estate Partners

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 9,217 SF
  • Units 19
  • Lot Size 0.94 Acre
  • Year Built 2006
  • Date Updated Sep 29, 2026
1250 & 1400 S Michigan Avenue are located along South Michigan Avenue in Chicago's vibrant South Loop neighborhood. The Properties are positioned within one of Chicago's most densely populated areas, with over 347,000 residents and an average household income exceeding $132,000 within a three (3) mile radius. South Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road provide strong regional connectivity, with Lake Shore Drive under two (2) miles away and direct access to Interstate 90/94, offering seamless connectivity to downtown Chicago and the broader metropolitan area. The Roosevelt CTA Station and Museum Campus/11th Street Metra Station are both located less than one (1) mile away, enhancing accessibility for tenants and driving consistent foot traffic to the corridor. The immediate area is further supported by Columbia College Chicago, with over 6,000 students, Wintrust Arena, and world-class cultural destinations including Grant Park, Millennium Park, Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium, all within one (1) mile. The Properties benefit from a high-visibility location along South Michigan Avenue with exposure to approximately 16,000 vehicles per day, creating strong daily traffic and consistent customer flow. This stretch of Michigan Avenue serves as the South Loop's primary retail corridor, surrounded by a dense residential base and a thriving mix of national retailers and dining options. Neighboring retailers include Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Mariano's, Target, H&M, Walgreens, Portillo's, Giordano's, Chipotle, and Starbucks, among many others. The combination of affluent demographics, significant foot traffic, strong regional access, and one of Chicago's densest urban populations creates a highly attractive environment for retail tenants seeking visibility, accessibility, and steady consumer demand.2,092 square foot storefront at the base of a 29-story high end condo building in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Built in 2006, the Property includes six (6) storefronts totaling 9,217 square feet along South Michigan Avenue. Existing retailers at the building include Jimmy John’s, Luxura Med Spa, Chitiva, Polish Me Nails & Spa, and June 1250 Dry Cleaners. Positioned just south of the signalized intersection at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road, the storefront features exceptional visibility and exposure along Michigan Avenue (16,000 VPD). The location is walking distance to the Museum Campus, Grant Park, Soldier Field, and Shedd Aquarium, with Wintrust Arena and Columbia College Chicago less than a mile away. Neighboring retailers include Target, Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, BMO Harris, First American Bank, UPS Store, Potbelly, Giordano’s, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks, Dunkin’, and many other national brands, anchoring the South Loop’s premier retail corridor.
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Highlights

  • 2,092 SF of prime retail space at the base of a 29-story residential condominium
  • Highly visible location along South Michigan Avenue, just south of Roosevelt Road (16,000 VPD
  • Strong South Loop location with dense residential population and heavy daytime traffic
  • Within half a mile of Museum Campus, Grant Park, Soldier Field, and Shedd Aquarium; less than one (1) mile to Wintrust Arena and Columbia College Chicago

Getting around

  • 95/100

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  • 100/100

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  • 93/100

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Location

  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Downtown Chicago
  • Zip Code 60605
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

    0.79 miles

  • Adams/Wabash

    0.95 miles

  • Cermak-McCormick Place

    0.98 miles

  • Quincy

    1.01 miles

  • Clinton

    1.09 miles

  • Halsted Street

    1.25 miles

  • Millennium Station

    1.27 miles

  • Lake

    1.30 miles

  • UIC-Halsted (Halsted Street)

    1.36 miles

  • State/Lake

    1.38 miles

  • BP

    0.09 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.83 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.84 miles

  • Citgo

    1.04 miles

  • eVgo

    1.09 miles

  • Blink

    1.09 miles

  • Volta

    1.53 miles

  • Gas Depot

    1.58 miles

  • Shell

    1.65 miles

  • Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren

    1.66 miles

  • SP+

    0.30 miles

  • 901 South Plymouth Court Garage

    0.34 miles

  • Impark

    0.39 miles

  • North Garage

    0.40 miles

  • Hilton Parking

    0.48 miles

  • Plymouth Court Garage

    0.54 miles

  • Dearborn Village 1

    0.62 miles

  • Dearborn Village 2

    0.64 miles

  • Waldron Parking Deck

    0.64 miles

  • Dearborn Village 3

    0.64 miles

  • Jimmy John's

    0.02 miles

  • Minghin

    0.04 miles

  • Crave Cafe and Lounge

    0.08 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.08 miles

  • Subway

    0.08 miles

  • AO Hawaiian Hideout

    0.08 miles

  • Aurelio's Pizza

    0.09 miles

  • Giordano's Pizzeria

    0.10 miles

  • Kurah Mediterranean

    0.10 miles

  • Flo & Santos

    0.11 miles

  • Jewel-Osco

    0.10 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.15 miles

  • Target

    0.37 miles

  • Mariano's Fresh Market

    0.53 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.76 miles

  • Southgate Market

    0.77 miles

  • Marshalls

    0.78 miles

  • Burlington

    0.83 miles

  • The Maxwell

    0.84 miles

  • McCormick Market

    0.89 miles

1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue is located in Downtown Chicago, which is home to a total of 34 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 1250 & 1400 South Michigan Avenue is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 2,092 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 2,092 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Downtown Chicago is 33. The average household income here is $122,690 per year.

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