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

$621 per SF Avg asking sale price
$64 per SF Avg asking lease rate
6,308 SF Avg unit lease size
18,007 SF Avg building size for sale
5.48% 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 $675 15,448 SF 7.00%
Mar Vista $746 5,594 SF 5.99%
Palms $584 23,852 SF 5.69%
Santa Monica $887 17,064 SF 7.00%
Los Angeles $599 18,705 SF 10.80%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Los Angeles $695 23,767 SF 6.52%
Santa Monica $1,063 20,252 SF 6.52%
Los Angeles $397 23,904 SF 9.91%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
West Los Angeles $711 11,972 SF
Mar Vista $782 4,906 SF
Palms $981 9,234 SF
Santa Monica $1,136 8,872 SF
Los Angeles $643 9,880 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
West Los Angeles $504 8,872 SF 9.19%
Mar Vista $512 8,956 SF 6.78%
Palms $399 12,802 SF 6.48%
Santa Monica $658 8,305 SF 9.19%
Los Angeles $429 15,621 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

1424 Greenfield Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 8,302 SF Multifamily
  • 4.15% Cap Rate
  • $4,400,000
For Sale

Brazilia Apartments

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 16,568 SF Multifamily
  • 5.66% Cap Rate
  • $6,350,000
For Sale

16 Units Century City Adjacent

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 20,694 SF Multifamily
  • 5.10% Cap Rate
  • $6,900,000
For Sale

All 2 & 3 Bedroom Units (Exempt from RSO)

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 14,298 SF Multifamily
  • 5.54% Cap Rate
  • $5,250,000
For Sale

1754 Federal Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 7,987 SF Multifamily
  • 5.45% Cap Rate
  • $2,895,000
For Sale

1811 PARNELL AV

Los Angeles, CA 90025

  • 6,596 SF Multifamily
  • 5.98% Cap Rate
  • $2,650,000

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 $621 18,007 SF
Century City $899 5,604 SF
Mar Vista $927 7,177 SF
Palms $586 16,518 SF
Santa Monica $833 13,518 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%
Century City 3,567 2,124 62 $116,249 2 645 1%
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%

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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