Chicago, IL Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Search 170 warehouse and industrial listing(s) in Chicago, IL and find helpful local stats in the Market Overview section below.

Freestanding Industrial Building Available

5662 North Northwest Highway, Norwood Park East, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$14.25/SF/YR
1 space available / 6,710 SF
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7,760 SF Available for Lease in Chicago - Office/Showroom/Flex Space

4155 N Rockwell St, Horner Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
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1 space available / 7,760 SF
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1921 West Fulton Street

1921 West Fulton Street, Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
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1 space available / 8,492 SF
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Rockwell On The River

3050 North Rockwell Street, Avondale, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$56.25 - $141.67/MO
4 spaces available / 540 - 1,500 SF
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5757 N. Ridge Ave.

5757 N. Ridge Ave., Magnolia Glen, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
1 space available / 6,000 SF
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401 N Trumbull Ave

401 N Trumbull Ave, East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$500.00/MO
1 space available / 6,250 SF
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4242 W. Ann Lurie Place

4242 W. Ann Lurie Place, Archer Heights, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
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1 space available / 225,000 SF
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17,655 SF for Lease | 1001 S. Desplaines Street, Chicago, IL

1001 S Desplaines Street, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
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1 space available / 17,655 SF
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6415-6433 North Ravenswood Avenue

6415 North Ravenswood Avenue, Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$975.00/MO
1 space available / 450 SF
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5133 West 70th Place

5133 West 70th Place, Bedford Park, IL
Space Type

Industrial
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1 space available / 3,703 SF
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Industrial Space Rents in Chicago, IL

The average asking rent for industrial space in Chicago is $13.88 per square foot. However, there are various types of this kind of property on the market. Depending on location and any number of unique attributes, listings may offer different levels of accessibility and amenities, space size, and other factors that can influence leasing costs. In general, the quality rating of the property (also known as property class or building class) plays the most important part in how much a leasing opportunity asks for.

Chicago, IL Industrial Listing Rents, by Building Class

Property Class Min. Rental Rate Max. Rental Rate

Class B Industrial Properties $9.95 $23

Class C Industrial Properties $9.5 $12.95

Top Locations to Rent Industrial and Warehouse Space in Chicago, IL

Typically, commercial property is developed under special zoning allowances. Compared to other commercial property types, industrial real estate tends to be more separated from densely populated areas of a city. Ideally, that is both in the interest of the property beneficiaries and of the neighboring communities. However, some developments of this type are well suited to house community-friendly activities and essential services, so there can be exceptions based on property use.

In Chicago, you’ll find the highest number of warehouse or other industrial spaces for rent in Near West Side.

Top Locations to Rent Industrial Space in Chicago, IL

Neighborhood Name No. of Listings Total listings Sq. Ft.

Near West Side 19

Avondale 10

Austin 10

Back of the Yards 10

Bedford Park 9

Industrial Space Types You Can Rent in Chicago, IL

Properties of this type provide a wide array of solutions for various business needs. The most frequent use types (or property subtypes) you are likely to encounter are: warehouse, manufacturing, and flex industrial space.

Warehouses address storage and distribution needs and typically feature high ceilings, large floors, numerous loading docks, and climate control systems. In Chicago, you can currently find 67 warehouse space(s) listed for rent.

Manufacturing facilities generally feature high-power electrical outlets, specialized ventilation systems, and heavy-duty flooring. Currently, you can find 13 manufacturing space listing(s) for rent in Chicago.

Flex space seeks to accommodate multiple property uses and is designed to be easily adaptable to the changing needs of growing clients. Flex properties are designed to be easily adaptable to the changing needs of growing clients. For your consideration, the local market currently offers 24 flex space listing(s).

Chicago, IL Industrial Space for Rent, by Property Use

Use Type No. of Listings Total Sq. Ft. Avg. Rent per Sq. Ft.

Warehouse/Distribution 67 4,193,389 13.11

Flex - Industrial 24 538,440 12.58

Manufacturing 13 1,029,567

Warehouse 6 157,552

R&D - Industrial 3 8,862

Average Size of Warehouse Space for Rent in Chicago, IL

The most common size for warehouse space in Chicago is less than 100,000 sqft. Currently, the local market offers 175 listing(s) in that size range.

Warehouse space available for rent in Chicago ranges in size from 450 square feet to 1,840,850 square feet.

The size of the warehouse you should be looking to rent will, of course, depend on your specific needs: you might be looking for the capacity to store large-volume goods, or items that perhaps require cold-storage or some other specific solutions. Reach out to property representatives in the area for details on what each available listing can offer to best accommodate your business.

Chicago, IL Warehouse Space for Rent, by Listing Size

175

less than 100,000 sqft

100,000 sqft to 500,000 sqft

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Chicago, IL Industrial & Warehouse Space for Rent

Freestanding Industrial Building Available

7,760 SF Available for Lease in Chicago - Office/Showroom/Flex Space

1921 West Fulton Street

Rockwell On The River

5757 N. Ridge Ave.

401 N Trumbull Ave

4242 W. Ann Lurie Place

17,655 SF for Lease | 1001 S. Desplaines Street, Chicago, IL

6415-6433 North Ravenswood Avenue

5133 West 70th Place