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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

What's the best day to rent a flex space in Chicago?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking flex spaces in Chicago. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 26% cheaper on average.

How popular are flex spaces in Chicago?

Our local hosts have welcomed 7343 people into their flex spaces with reviews averaging 4.92 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How much does a flex space cost to rent in Chicago?

Flex spaces in Chicago average $78 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $92, whereas larger venues run about $95 per hour.

How long do people rent flex spaces in Chicago?

Most flex spaces are scheduled for 5 hours, with 15 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Flex Spaces starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Discover an exciting flex space for rent in Chicago

Flex spaces are one of the most exciting new developments in the evolution of work. As we move away from manufacturing into information and services, old industrial sites are being repurposed. Factories, former warehouses, and other buildings are being outfitted to offer space to brands and individuals that need offices but don't want to work downtown. Flex spaces are intentionally made very affordable as well, to entice cash-strapped companies like startups to commit to a rental. Flex spaces may not be as accessible in many major cities since they, by necessity, sit outside of the downtown area. But Chicago has a world-class public transportation network of buses and rail lines. Even distant flex spaces are easy to get to if you don't live directly next to one. Most also offer nearby parking, saving you money on garages, parking meters, and having to navigate labyrinthine city parking rules.

Where to find multi-purpose spaces in Chicago?

Flex spaces are not only affordable but lightly zoned by the city. This ensures that they are usable for a wide range of purposes. Tech startups, craft breweries, coworking spaces, yoga studios, and many other sorts of businesses can all get started in a flex space. Flex space rentals can be for the entire building or they may be for individual rooms. Artistic spaces for photographers, sculptors, dancers, and other creatives benefit most from offering individual rooms. They may also come with audio-visual technology, accessory lighting, full kitchens, a prop collection, and other amenities, to add extra value to the flex space rental.

Working in a flexible office space in Chicago

Flexible office spaces allow you to combine the benefits of remote work with working in a physical office. You have autonomy and comfort yet can also collaborate with other staff or creatives as needed. If your company does not already offer flex space as a work option but you work remotely, consider one of the many coworking spaces available in the Chicago area. Coworking spaces let you work remotely while getting some meeting room space away from noisy family members that might think being home means always available. Creativity can flow with greater ease in a professional environment. And you have access to other people who are often willing to network and partner up on potential new business ventures. Flexible office spaces give you the best of both worlds and are our favorite way to work in 2023.

Reviews for flex spaces

Mark B.
Curated Event Space in West Town - Perfect for Photo & Video Shoots
Great flexible space and very accommodating staff! Looking forward to coming back again in the future
Kayla B.
The Classroom (1950) - Retro Photoshoot Location in Wicker Park
Host was very nice and flexible! Space was perfect for my vision
Kayla B.
Midnight Cinema Studios
Paul was super nice and flexible! Space was huge and so many different opportunities to get different content. I would say If you don’t want to spend extra $$ you’ll definitely need your own lights...
Jonathan C.
Large Focus Room Located On Michigan Avenue!
The customer service was excellent and the office space was perfect for our off-site team meeting. Great view, quiet yet flexible space. Facilities were spotless and everyone was incredibly professional...
Jonathan C.
Versatile Meeting Space & Conference Room In Private River North Suite
The space was bright, airy, well-appointed, and well-equipped. It was the perfect location for a two-day team convening and centrally located. The layout of the space makes it perfect for a conference-style presentation or board meeting while also providing some flexible spaces for...
Kendalyn D.
NEW Unique Lighting Showroom Event Loft
Great experience! Very beautiful and flexible space that requires no decorating to make an event feel special. Jennifer was great to work with and very responsive to my messages. We will definitely book this space again...
Kendalyn D.
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market
Nice, clean, and flexible space
James E.
Hybrid Team Space - Modular, Bright, Collaborative in the Heart of the Loop for group offsite meetings - Great City Views! Collaborative Hub
This was a great, flexible space
James E.
Hybrid Team Space - Modular, Bright, Collaborative in the Heart of the Loop for group offsite meetings - Great City Views! Clarke Boardroom
Small, flexible space. The heaters were a smidge loud (if you're recording
Susan H.
Modern Daylight Photo Studio
Wonderful, flexible space. Fabulous host. Totally met, and exceeded, our needs
Conrad J.
Storefront Gallery in Up & Coming Area Near North Chicago
what I expected for a host. Great space in a great location in Bucktown / Wicker Park for our winter art party. I thought parking would be an issue but I didn't hear any comments from any of the guests. Flexible space in terms of seating and tables...
Camesha J.
Minimalist West Town Retreat
Great flexible space. We enjoyed the amenities and Marc was communicative about supporting us in the space for our event...
Noah K.
West Loop Film & Photo Studio w/ 24' RGB Cyclorama
Great space! Very flexible space with a great host. Would definitely book again
Joe L.
Large Training Room Located on Chicago's Prestigious Michigan Avenue
Responsive & friendly staff, flexible space & great location
Tania L.
Speakeasy in the heart of Wicker Park
her staff were AMAZING! We actually ended up using a different room upstairs and everyone was just so accommodating. This is a really great, flexible space. We will definitely be back...
Kady M.
West Loop Loft Space with Skyline View and Roof Top Farm
We loved this space! It was perfect for a party, flexible space to be used how you'd like. The rooftop is a great asset, and location is not too far from downtown. Host was very responsive and helped make the space work for us...
Stephanie R.
Minimalist West Town Retreat
Marc was very helpful and accomodating to our group. It is always hard to manage bigger group and this flexible space was perfect for our team. The PeerSpace is beautiful with so much natural light. Also, a plus that there's such beautiful greenery as well...
Kathy T.
Virtual Enabled Meeting Rooms with City Views | Ideal for In-Person & Virtual Off-sites | Bright & Modern in a Tech Focused Shared Workspace! Conference Rooms C + D
This was our first time using peerspace and we're thrilled to find this unique and flexible space, which was great for both the social and more formal aspects of our professional event. Our host Danielle was very easy to work with, communicative and responsive, which helped reduce the...
Vivian T.
No parties | Expansive private condo | AV included
Rishi is an excellent host and we're looking forward to booking his space for our next event! We appreciated his prompt replies, clear communication, and his clean and flexible space...
Matt W.
South Loop Multipurpose Event Space
Fantastic communication throughout booking process and willing to be flexible. Space was exactly as explained and worked perfectly for our needs...

Updated March 12, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.