Market Guide
Los Angeles Office Space Guide
A multi-center office market where commute patterns, industry clusters, and parking often shape the search.
Los Angeles, CA
Q1 2026
Office Space
Quick Facts
Los Angeles market quick facts
City
Los Angeles
CA
County
Los Angeles County
Regional market context
Population
11,984,083
City population context
Buildings
166
Example buildings in Rofo data
Common Space Types
5
Office Space, Retail Space, Industrial Space, Flex Space, Coworking Space
Nearby Markets
8
Vernon, Monterey Park, Commerce
Market Overview
Commercial real estate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA is a local commercial real estate market in Los Angeles County where businesses can compare space needs by location, property type, and fit. Common space types include office space, retail space, industrial space, flex space, coworking space. Rofo currently includes 166 example buildings for this market. Nearby markets such as Vernon, Monterey Park, Commerce can also be useful to compare.
Market Snapshot
Los Angeles office space market snapshot
Average Rent
About $50 per square foot per year
Converted from $4.13 per square foot per month full-service gross asking rent, based on CBRE Los Angeles Office Figures Q1 2026.
Market Date
Q1 2026
Snapshot for current market context
Current Trends
What tenants are seeing now
- Leasing activity has improved, but vacancy and availability remain elevated in several major submarkets.
- Tenants are selective and often compare multiple Los Angeles neighborhoods before committing.
- Entertainment, media, technology, legal, healthcare, and professional services users continue to shape demand.
- Quality, parking, access, and efficient layouts remain important differentiators for office users.
Space Types
Commercial space types in Los Angeles
Office Space in Los Angeles
Office space can work for professional services, client-facing teams, administrative users, and companies that need private workspace.
View office space in Los AngelesRetail Space in Los Angeles
Retail space can work for storefronts, restaurants, service businesses, wellness operators, and customer-facing brands.
View retail space in Los Angeles Read the retail space guideIndustrial Space in Los Angeles
Industrial space can work for warehouse users, logistics operations, light manufacturing, service trades, and distribution needs.
View industrial space in Los Angeles Read the industrial space guideFlex Space in Los Angeles
Flex space can work for businesses that need a mix of office, showroom, service, storage, or light industrial space.
View flex space in Los AngelesCoworking Space in Los Angeles
Coworking space can work for flexible teams, remote workers, startups, and businesses that want shorter-term workspace options.
View coworking space in Los AngelesBest Fit
Who this market is best for
- Entertainment, media, and creative companies
- Professional services firms serving clients across Los Angeles
- Teams comparing Westside, Downtown, and Valley submarkets
Neighborhood Breakdown
Where to compare office space options
Downtown Los Angeles
A major office core for legal, finance, government-adjacent, creative, and professional services users.
Hollywood
Often considered by media, entertainment, creative, and consumer-facing businesses.
Century City
A strong fit for law firms, finance, entertainment, and companies that value Westside access.
West Los Angeles
Useful for technology, media, healthcare, and professional services firms comparing Westside options.
Culver City
Popular with creative, media, technology, and production-related businesses.
San Fernando Valley
A practical option for companies prioritizing suburban access, parking, and proximity to local customers or employees.
Neighborhood Strategy
How to compare areas in Los Angeles
Entertainment and media users
Consider: Hollywood, Culver City, Burbank, West Los Angeles
Good for companies that need proximity to production, creative talent, or industry partners.
Professional and corporate users
Consider: Downtown Los Angeles, Century City, West Los Angeles
Better for firms that value client access, building quality, and established business districts.
Suburban access and parking
Consider: San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach
Useful for teams prioritizing employee access, parking, and proximity to local customer bases.
Nearby Markets
Nearby office space markets to consider
Compare nearby office markets if you are flexible on location, commute, pricing, or building type.
Pasadena, CA
Read the Pasadena guideGlendale, CA
Read the Glendale guideNearby City Pages
Compare nearby commercial real estate markets
Nearby markets can be useful if you are flexible on location, commute, space type, or building fit.
Vernon, CA
Explore Vernon commercial real estateMonterey Park, CA
Explore Monterey Park commercial real estateCommerce, CA
Explore Commerce commercial real estateAlhambra, CA
Explore Alhambra commercial real estateWest Hollywood, CA
Explore West Hollywood commercial real estateMontebello, CA
Explore Montebello commercial real estateExample Buildings
Example buildings in Los Angeles
Space Planning
What size office space do you need?
Most businesses start by estimating team size, operational needs, customer access, storage needs, and future growth. If you are unsure, compare a few size ranges before narrowing the search.
- Under 1,000 sqft can work for smaller teams, service businesses, or focused local operations.
- 1,000-5,000 sqft often fits growing businesses that need a practical mix of work, customer, or support areas.
- 5,000+ sqft is usually evaluated around layout, operational flow, and future expansion needs.
Leasing Tips
How to approach the search
- Narrow the search by commute patterns before comparing buildings across the full metro.
- Ask about parking costs and ratios because they can materially affect the best option.
- Compare creative office and traditional office layouts based on how the team actually works.
Next Steps
Compare office space in Los Angeles
Use Rofo to compare current office space options in Los Angeles or step back to the broader city market.
GET HELP
Tell us what you need
Help us understand your space, timing, and priorities—we’ll point you in the right direction.
Type of space
Office, retail, industrial, flex, or coworking
Size or team
A rough range or headcount is enough
Location
Your target area or nearby options
Timeline
Now, soon, or just exploring
GET HELP
Find the right space for your business
Tell us what you need — we’ll follow up with a few spaces that fit.
FAQ
Los Angeles commercial real estate FAQ
How do I find commercial space in Los Angeles?
Start by defining the type of space, approximate size, preferred location, and timing. Rofo can help compare available options in Los Angeles and nearby markets.
What types of commercial space are available in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has guide or inventory coverage for office space, retail space, industrial space, flex space, coworking space. Availability varies by property and timing.
Can Rofo help me compare nearby markets?
Yes. Rofo can help compare Los Angeles with nearby markets such as Vernon, Monterey Park, Commerce.
How does Rofo connect me with local options?
Share what kind of space you need, your target market, and approximate size. Rofo reviews the request and helps identify relevant next steps.