# Los Angeles office service charge and operating expenses

> Service charge and operating expenses in Los Angeles typically add 20–35% on top of base rent for institutional Class A buildings.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles/operating-expenses
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- OpEx and service charge typically add 20–35% to base rent.
- Cleaning, security, MEP maintenance, and lobby concierge are the largest line items.
- Pass-through structures vary materially by region — translate via the Lease Term Translator.
- Always negotiate caps on controllable OpEx in the LOI.

## Key facts
- **city**: Los Angeles
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $65/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $65/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 22.5%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.8%

## FAQ
### What's a typical OpEx load in Los Angeles?
20–35% of base rent for institutional Class A. Premium buildings with concierge, gym, and amenity programming sit at the top of that range.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles/operating-expenses), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.