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Coworking demand in Chicago continues to evolve as hybrid work solidifies its place in business culture. While quantitative data is limited compared to traditional space types, a narrative analysis supported by broader trends reveals a surge in demand for small office suites and desk space in accessible, amenity-rich locations.
Downtown coworking hubs, particularly in the Loop and Fulton Market, remain attractive for startups and remote teams looking to maintain a professional presence without the overhead of a full lease. Meanwhile, suburban coworking providers are seeing increased adoption from companies aiming to offer flexibility closer to where employees live.
As companies recalibrate their workplace strategies in 2025, coworking has proven to be more than a temporary solution. Instead, it represents a long-term approach to creating agile, distributed teams while maintaining access to collaborative environments. According to TenantBase insights, this is driving the popularity of coworking suites that blend autonomy with access to shared resources—signaling coworking’s evolution into a core component of Chicago’s office ecosystem.
TenantBase is a technology platform built specifically for tenants. We make the process to find and lease space easier by combining our unique technology with experienced local commercial real estate brokers.
| Neighborhood | Average Available SQFT | Average Rate / SQFT PER Month | NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SUITES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | - | - | < 30 |
| Bolingbrook | 1,000 | $1.44 / SF | < 30 |
| Boystown | - | - | < 30 |
| Central Loop | 1,100 | $2.31 / SF | 320 |
| Chinatown | - | - | < 30 |
| Cicero | - | - | < 30 |
| Darien | 500 | $1.80 / SF | 104 |
| Des Plaines | - | - | < 30 |
| Downers Grove | 400 | $1.44 / SF | < 30 |
| East Loop | 1,300 | $2.28 / SF | 77 |
| East-West Corridor | 300 | $1.61 / SF | 70 |
| Elgin | - | - | < 30 |
| Elk Grove Village | 900 | $1.45 / SF | < 30 |
| Evanston | 400 | $1.97 / SF | 43 |
| Fulton Market | 500 | $2.38 / SF | 66 |
| Glen Ellyn | 1,400 | $0.99 / SF | < 30 |
| Goose Island | 400 | $1.80 / SF | < 30 |
| Joliet | 100 | $3.20 / SF | < 30 |
| Lake View East | - | - | < 30 |
| Lake Zurich | - | - | < 30 |
| Lincoln Park | 400 | $1.80 / SF | < 30 |
| Little Italy | - | - | < 30 |
| Magnificent Mile | 500 | $1.99 / SF | 76 |
| McKinley Park | - | - | < 30 |
| Mokena | - | - | < 30 |
| Mount Prospect | 600 | $1.34 / SF | < 30 |
| Naperville | 500 | $1.45 / SF | 96 |
| New East Side | 900 | $2.25 / SF | 457 |
| Niles | 600 | $1.69 / SF | 81 |
| North Michigan Ave | 400 | $1.41 / SF | 33 |
| North West Suburbs | 300 | $1.74 / SF | 99 |
| O'Hare | 400 | $1.70 / SF | 94 |
| Oak Lawn | - | - | < 30 |
| Oak Park | 600 | $1.56 / SF | < 30 |
| Old Town | - | - | < 30 |
| Orland Park | 400 | $2.04 / SF | < 30 |
| Plainfield | 400 | $1.24 / SF | < 30 |
| Ranch Triangle | - | - | < 30 |
| River North | 400 | $2.14 / SF | 224 |
| Rockford | 800 | $0.74 / SF | < 30 |
| Romeoville | 1,200 | $1.33 / SF | < 30 |
| Rosemont | - | - | < 30 |
| Schaumburg | 600 | $1.32 / SF | 109 |
| Shorewood | 100 | $3.20 / SF | < 30 |
| Streamwood | 500 | $1.30 / SF | 121 |
| Streeterville | 400 | $2.31 / SF | 129 |
| University Village | - | - | < 30 |
| Uptown | - | - | < 30 |
| West Loop | 100 | $2.19 / SF | 93 |
| Western Suburbs | 600 | $1.37 / SF | 175 |
| Westmont | 400 | $1.38 / SF | 33 |
| Wheaton | 600 | $1.09 / SF | 105 |
| Woodridge | 300 | $1.67 / SF | 83 |