West Los Angeles, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$643 Avg asking sale price
$46 Avg asking lease rate
6,408 SF Avg unit lease size
18,600 SF Avg building size for sale
5.49% Average cap rate

West Los Angeles's Demographic Profile

West Los Angeles has 22,843 households and a median income of $105,442, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 46,773
# Households 22,843
Median age 38
Median household income $105,442
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,429
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Los Angeles $677 18,971 SF 7.00%
Mar Vista $741 5,291 SF 5.99%
Palms $649 20,271 SF 5.77%
Santa Monica $874 18,540 SF 7.00%
Los Angeles $606 20,949 SF 10.80%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Los Angeles $730 20,758 SF 6.52%
Santa Monica $1,005 19,402 SF 6.52%
Los Angeles $407 23,126 SF 9.91%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Los Angeles $707 11,610 SF
Mar Vista $787 5,123 SF
Palms $937 7,672 SF
Santa Monica $1,130 8,764 SF
Los Angeles $651 9,451 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Los Angeles $523 8,532 SF 9.19%
Mar Vista $501 20,382 SF 5.56%
Palms $436 12,901 SF 6.23%
Santa Monica $656 8,313 SF 9.19%
Los Angeles $435 13,980 SF 11.81%

Commercial Properties For Sale in West Los Angeles

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1581 Manning Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90024

  • 7,432 SF Multifamily
  • 3.09% Cap Rate
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

11822-11824 W Pico Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • 2,050 SF Retail Building
  • $1,900,000
For Sale

11165 Tennessee Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • 4,950 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,495,000
For Sale

2495 S barrington

Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • 11,994 SF Multifamily
  • 3.63% Cap Rate
  • $3,495,000
For Sale

11857-11861 Santa Monica Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 0.34 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $9,000,000
For Sale

1850 & 1856 S Bundy Drive Portfolio

Los Angeles, CA

  • 5.83% Cap Rate
  • $4,325,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether West Los Angeles pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
West Los Angeles $643 18,600 SF
Mar Vista $915 11,931 SF
Palms $851 15,958 SF
Santa Monica $829 14,474 SF
Los Angeles $526 17,768 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in West Los Angeles

For Sale

Wilshire Borgata

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 58,710 SF Multifamily
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $4,600,000
For Sale

1814 Federal Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 8,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places West Los Angeles alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in West Los Angeles or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
West Los Angeles 46,773 22,843 38 $105,442 2 17,429 -2%
Mar Vista 58,895 25,514 40 $100,556 2 16,121 -2%
Palms 58,027 26,301 37 $91,437 2 21,388 -1%
Santa Monica 96,463 49,171 43 $107,023 2 36,158 -1%
Los Angeles 3,789,744 1,372,750 38 $74,048 3 889,182 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in West Los Angeles, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in West Los Angeles

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Is West Los Angeles a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

West Los Angeles offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in West Los Angeles?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in West Los Angeles. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in West Los Angeles?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for West Los Angeles. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does West Los Angeles compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to West Los Angeles. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for West Los Angeles acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in West Los Angeles, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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