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Renting Commercial Office Space in Downers Grove

Companies shouldn’t confuse the distinct and comparatively slower pace in Downers Grove with a sedate or timid economy. Businesses are thriving in the suburb with industries as varied as financial and professional services, healthcare, automotive, and specialty retailers all gravitating towards its robust and highly educated population base.

Downers Grove is a commuter-friendly town that the city’s businesses use to their advantage in attracting talent to their organizations. The community provides free parking for shuttle riders at two Park & Ride locations while the Pace Commuter Shuttle serves both the Main Street and Belmont Train Stations. Downers Grove also has a dedicated Metra light rail station for employees commuting from Chicago or other suburbs.

The town’s many amenities are another useful tool in drawing talent into Downers Grove businesses. The Tivoli Theater is a historic venue that offers residents and employees a taste of old Hollywood with its 1920’s decor and ornate architecture. The Downers Grove Park District maintains several recreational and green space areas throughout the city along with summertime concerts and various family-friendly activities. The city’s Downtown district is especially popular with its many restaurants, boutique shops, weekly classic car shows, and a nearby farmers market.

Neighborhood Comparison

Neighborhood	Average Available SQFT	Average Rate / SQFT PER Month	NUMBER OF AVAILABLE SUITES
Aurora	2,000	$1.54 / SF	156
Bolingbrook	2,100	$1.52 / SF	116
Boystown	2,100	$2.92 / SF	< 30
Central Loop	2,100	$2.46 / SF	1,149
Chinatown	2,900	$2.02 / SF	47
Cicero	5,200	$1.12 / SF	37
Darien	2,300	$1.50 / SF	737
Des Plaines	1,800	$1.66 / SF	110
Downers Grove	2,300	$1.21 / SF	37
East Loop	1,600	$2.84 / SF	690
East-West Corridor	2,300	$1.57 / SF	666
Elgin	2,100	$1.33 / SF	148
Elk Grove Village	2,500	$1.79 / SF	673
Evanston	1,500	$2.02 / SF	263
Fulton Market	3,000	$2.20 / SF	381
Glen Ellyn	2,000	$1.34 / SF	186
Goose Island	3,300	$2.67 / SF	86
Joliet	1,400	$1.42 / SF	101
Lake View East	1,800	$2.28 / SF	73
Lake Zurich	1,500	$1.47 / SF	43
Lincoln Park	1,900	$2.45 / SF	256
Little Italy	2,300	$2.79 / SF	< 30
Magnificent Mile	2,100	$2.38 / SF	586
McKinley Park	3,100	$1.52 / SF	92
Mokena	3,100	$1.24 / SF	75
Mount Prospect	1,900	$1.53 / SF	475
Naperville	2,100	$1.48 / SF	660
New East Side	2,100	$2.62 / SF	2,077
Niles	2,000	$1.72 / SF	856
North Michigan Ave	2,200	$1.97 / SF	355
North West Suburbs	2,300	$1.64 / SF	1,007
O'Hare	2,000	$1.72 / SF	1,070
Oak Lawn	3,100	$1.77 / SF	< 30
Oak Park	1,100	$1.96 / SF	71
Old Town	2,600	$2.52 / SF	35
Orland Park	2,000	$1.44 / SF	198
Plainfield	2,100	$1.29 / SF	145
Ranch Triangle	3,400	$2.45 / SF	< 30
River North	2,300	$2.36 / SF	1,039
Rockford	2,000	$0.99 / SF	97
Romeoville	4,800	$1.31 / SF	126
Rosemont	3,400	$2.45 / SF	< 30
Schaumburg	2,300	$1.52 / SF	645
Shorewood	1,500	$1.37 / SF	170
Streamwood	1,700	$1.28 / SF	455
Streeterville	2,200	$2.33 / SF	762
University Village	2,300	$2.79 / SF	< 30
Uptown	2,300	$2.79 / SF	< 30
West Loop	3,500	$2.63 / SF	537
Western Suburbs	2,000	$1.50 / SF	1,938
Westmont	1,700	$1.52 / SF	266
Wheaton	2,900	$1.52 / SF	721
Woodridge	2,500	$1.58 / SF	495