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Restaurants for Lease in Aurora
7 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.83/SF/mo
Est. $2,582/mo all-in · 1,411 SF
1021 Fountain View Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA1,411 sq ft
- Parking
New
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/mo
Est. $2,160/mo all-in · 1,080 SF
1011 W North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181, USA1,080 sq ft
- Parking
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$2.92/SF/mo
Est. $9,475/mo all-in · 3,245 SF
19 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559, USA3,245 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA800-8,500 sq ft
- Parking
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.67/SF/moNNN
Est. $7,169/mo all-in · 2,565 SF
30 Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA2,565 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
11 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
325 W Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA1,850 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$1.83/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,673/mo all-in · 3,100 SF
Aurora, IL3,100 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
7 properties for lease
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.83/SF/mo
Est. $2,582/mo all-in · 1,411 SF
1021 Fountain View Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA1,411 sq ft
- Parking
New
Non Hooded
2 photos
For Lease
$2/SF/mo
Est. $2,160/mo all-in · 1,080 SF
1011 W North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181, USA1,080 sq ft
- Parking
- 3-Comp Sink
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$2.92/SF/mo
Est. $9,475/mo all-in · 3,245 SF
19 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559, USA3,245 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA800-8,500 sq ft
- Parking
New
Full Restaurant
4 photos
For Lease
$1.67/SF/moNNN
Est. $7,169/mo all-in · 2,565 SF
30 Meacham Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA2,565 sq ft
- Parking
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
- Hood: Type 1
New
Full Restaurant
11 photos
For Lease
Contact for rate
325 W Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA1,850 sq ft
- Parking
- Walk-In Freezer
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant
3 photos
For Lease
$1.83/SF/moNNN
Est. $5,673/mo all-in · 3,100 SF
Aurora, IL3,100 sq ft
- Parking
- Turnkey
- Grease Trap
- 3-Comp Sink
Market Context
Aurora Restaurant Lease Market at a Glance
Key figures operators and lessees need to understand the Aurora restaurant market.
Aurora's restaurant leasing market combines suburban scale with a deep ethnic cuisine sector that produces some of the highest restaurant-per-capita figures in the metro. Demand for second-generation space is strongest in the Havana corridor, Stanley Marketplace, and the rapidly growing Southlands and southeast Aurora suburbs.
Lease rates range from $20 to $34 per square foot annually. Stanley Marketplace and the Anschutz Medical Campus area command $28 to $34 with strong daytime traffic and growing local demand. Havana Street ranges from $22 to $32. Southlands and southeast Aurora suburban retail centers typically range from $24 to $32. Older retail corridors deliver second-generation space between $20 and $26.
Second-generation restaurant infrastructure is widely available in Aurora. The Havana corridor specifically has consistent turnover of ethnic-cuisine-ready spaces with operating hood systems and walk-in coolers already in place, eliminating $150,000 to $300,000 in build-out cost.
Popular Markets
Explore Other Restaurant Markets
Aurora restaurant opportunities span four distinct submarkets, each with different entry costs, demographics, and operator demand.
- Havana Street Corridor (Highest Concept Density): One of the most concentrated ethnic cuisine corridors in the western United States. Strong fit for authentic ethnic concepts, casual dining, and family-driven formats. Lease rates range from $22 to $32 per square foot annually with consistent turnover of second-generation restaurant infrastructure.
- Stanley Marketplace (Premium Destination): A curated food hall and retail destination drawing customers from across the metro. Anchors high-volume casual dining, fast casual, and upscale concepts. Lease rates run $28 to $34 per square foot annually with strong weekend and event-driven traffic.
- Anschutz & Fitzsimons (Medical Campus Adjacent): Adjacent to the Anschutz Medical Campus, the largest medical facility in the Rocky Mountain region. Strong daytime traffic from staff and visitors, plus growing residential demand. Lease rates range from $26 to $32 per square foot annually.
- Southlands & Southeast Aurora (Suburban Growth): The fastest-growing residential corridor in Aurora, anchored by Southlands shopping center and upscale residential development. Strong demand for family dining, fast casual, and chain-adjacent concepts. Lease rates range from $24 to $32 per square foot annually.
Tenant Guide
How to Lease or Rent Restaurant Space in Aurora
Review the lease path
Ask whether the rentable opportunity is a direct lease, assignment, sublease, or turnkey build-out with existing restaurant infrastructure.
Check approvals
Confirm landlord consent, use approvals, health permits, alcohol licensing, signage, and local inspections for the address.
Model opening costs
Compare base rent, NNN, tenant improvements, equipment needs, deposits, and permit costs before submitting an offer.
For Owners & Brokers
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Aurora
Built exclusively for restaurant real estate. Not a general commercial platform with a restaurant filter.
Restaurant Only Listings
Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your search for the right lease.
Restaurant Specific Lease Details
Hood capacity, grease infrastructure, walk-in coolers, electrical service, patio rights, and venting paths. The details that matter for restaurant operators are documented on every listing.
Second Generation Inventory
Pepperlot specifically surfaces second-generation restaurant spaces with existing infrastructure that can save $150,000 to $400,000 in build-out cost and accelerate your opening timeline.
Direct Landlord and Broker Contact
Pepperlot connects operators directly with landlords and brokers. No unnecessary intermediaries between you and the people who can actually negotiate the lease.
Platform
How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Aurora
What to expect when leasing a restaurant space through Pepperlot anywhere in Aurora.
Browse Active Restaurant Spaces
Filter Aurora lease listings by size, base rent, NNN charges, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, patio rights, and existing build-out condition. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant operators.
Verify Build-Out Condition
Confirm what existing infrastructure is in place. Operating hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, and adequate electrical service can eliminate $150,000 to $400,000 in build-out cost compared to vanilla shell space.
Contact the Landlord or Broker Directly
Each listing displays the landlord or broker's contact details. Reach out directly to schedule a tour. Bring an experienced restaurant build-out contractor or consultant on the second visit to evaluate hood capacity, grease infrastructure, and utility service relative to your concept.
Negotiate Lease Terms Carefully
Confirm base rent, NNN structure, escalation clauses, tenant improvement allowance, free rent, exclusive use provisions, and assignment rights. Personal guarantees are standard in Colorado commercial leases. Get an experienced restaurant attorney to review before signing.
About PepperLot
Built for Restaurant Space Search in Aurora
PepperLot organizes restaurant space searches around the details tenants need in Aurora: build-out condition, hood, grease trap, seating, rent structure, and permit context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Aurora?
Aurora restaurant lease rates range from $20 to $34 per square foot annually. Stanley Marketplace and Anschutz commands $28 to $34. Havana Street ranges from $22 to $32. Southlands ranges from $24 to $32. Older corridors range from $20 to $26.
What is a second-generation restaurant space in Aurora?
A second-generation restaurant space is one previously operated as a restaurant with infrastructure like hood systems, grease traps, and walk-in coolers already in place. In Aurora these typically command a 10 to 20 percent rent premium but save $150,000 to $400,000 in build-out cost and 4 to 8 months of permitting time.
What types of restaurant lease listings are available in Aurora?
Pepperlot lists second-generation restaurant spaces, turnkey lease arrangements, ghost kitchen suites, and vanilla shell build-outs across Aurora. Each listing documents the existing infrastructure, hood capacity, base rent, and NNN structure so operators can underwrite quickly.
Which Aurora neighbourhoods have the most restaurants for lease?
Pepperlot listings span every Aurora submarket. The strongest lease activity is concentrated in the neighbourhoods detailed in the Key Markets section above, with consistent inventory across primary, secondary, and growth corridors.
Can I list a restaurant space for lease in Aurora on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free for landlords and brokers. Create a restaurant specific listing with details like hood capacity, grease trap status, electrical service, patio rights, and lease terms, and your space is in front of operators the same day.