--- title: "Los Angeles Class A Office Market" description: "Five distinct trophy submarkets — pick your audience." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles pageType: city lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Los Angeles Class A office rents around $65/sqft/yr, with 22.5% vacancy and 14 months of typical rent-free on a 7-year term. ## TL;DR - Century City has overtaken Downtown as LA's deepest trophy market. - Culver City absorbs the streaming-media tenant base. - Beverly Hills holds the highest per-foot rents. - Downtown trophy assets remain at material discounts. - Concessions are rich: 12-20 months free on a 10-year deal in most submarkets. # Los Angeles Class A Office Market *Five distinct trophy submarkets — pick your audience.* ## TL;DR - Century City has overtaken Downtown as LA's deepest trophy market. - Culver City absorbs the streaming-media tenant base. - Beverly Hills holds the highest per-foot rents. - Downtown trophy assets remain at material discounts. - Concessions are rich: 12-20 months free on a 10-year deal in most submarkets. ## Overview LA's premium office market is structurally fragmented across five distinct trophy submarkets — Century City, Beverly Hills / West Hollywood, Downtown, Culver City, and Santa Monica. Each has its own tenant profile, lease economics, and lifestyle pitch. ## Market snapshot | Class A rent | 65 USD/sqft/yr (65 USD)| | Vacancy | 22.5%| | Typical lease length | 7 years| | Typical rent-free | 14 months| Composite Q1 2026 LA County Class A reports. ## Lease norms Modified-gross with op-ex escalations. Rent-free 12-20 months on a 10-year term is standard. TI of $130-$200/sqft achievable. California Civil Code 1938 disclosure (CASp) is mandatory. ## Transit & access Metro Rail [expansion](/topics/cross-border-expansion) (Purple Line extension, K Line) is reshaping commute economics — but LA remains predominantly car-based. ## Tax Combined federal + California corporate tax effectively 27%. LA City business license tax applies. ## Talent Deepest entertainment, streaming, gaming, and aerospace talent pool in the world. Average all-in compensation indexes 92 vs. New York. ## Notable Class A buildings - **Century Plaza Towers** [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Century%20Plaza%20Towers%2C%202029%20Century%20Park%20East%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA%2090067%2C%20Century%20City%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20United%20States&query_place_id=ChIJ51PFm7-7woARXlosjjPkjBI) · Century City — Twin towers at 2029 Century Park East — defining Century City trophy. - **Century City — Constellation Place** [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Century%20City%20%E2%80%94%20Constellation%20Place%2C%2010250%20Constellation%20Boulevard%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA%2090067%2C%20Century%20City%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20United%20States&query_place_id=ChIJW0tWDvO7woARdtHM_JUj2CM) · Century City - **9000 Wilshire** [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=9000%20Wilshire%2C%209000%20Wilshire%20Boulevard%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20CA%2090212%2C%20Beverly%20Hills%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20United%20States&query_place_id=ChIJz3RWuVa5woAR-nOgrY5vqU0) · Beverly Hills - **Culver Steps** [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Culver%20Steps%2C%209300%20Culver%20Boulevard%2C%20Culver%20City%2C%20CA%2090232%2C%20Culver%20City%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20United%20States&query_place_id=ChIJYwe1X4m7woARY9am5WBfVqg) · Culver City ## Class A submarkets in Los Angeles - [**Century City**](/cities/los-angeles/century-city) — LA's deepest trophy submarket. (trophy) - [**Beverly Hills & West Hollywood**](/cities/los-angeles/beverly-hills) — Highest per-foot rents in LA. (trophy) - [**Culver City**](/cities/los-angeles/culver-city) — Streaming and digital media. (prime) - [**Santa Monica**](/cities/los-angeles/santa-monica) — Westside tech corridor. (prime) - [**Downtown LA**](/cities/los-angeles/downtown-la) — Trophy at material discount. (established) - [**Playa Vista**](/cities/los-angeles/playa-vista) — Silicon Beach tech HQ campus belt. (prime) ## Los Angeles deep-dives - [Rents and incentives](/cities/los-angeles/topics/rents-and-incentives) — What does Class A rent cost and what concessions are typical? - [Sublease market](/cities/los-angeles/topics/sublease-market) — How deep is [sublease](/topics/sublease-strategy)">sublease availability and how does it price? - [ESG and LEED stock](/cities/los-angeles/topics/esg-and-leed) — How much certified stock exists and what premium does it command? - [Transit and commute](/cities/los-angeles/topics/transit-and-commute) — Which submarkets have the strongest transit access? - [Talent and salaries](/cities/los-angeles/topics/talent-and-salaries) — What does the white-collar talent pool look like and how is it priced? - [Fit-out costs](/cities/los-angeles/topics/fit-out-costs) — What does a Class A [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out cost per square foot? - [Flex vs lease](/cities/los-angeles/topics/flex-vs-lease) — When does premium [coworking](/topics/lease-vs-flex) beat a traditional lease? - [Taxes and incentives](/cities/los-angeles/topics/taxes-and-incentives) — What corporate, occupancy, and property taxes apply? - [Neighborhoods overview](/cities/los-angeles/topics/neighborhoods-overview) — Which Class A submarkets exist and how do they compare? - [Notable buildings](/cities/los-angeles/topics/notable-buildings) — Which trophy assets define the market? - [Class A vs Class B](/cities/los-angeles/topics/class-a-vs-class-b) — What is the spread between Class A and [Class B](/glossary/class-b) and why? - [Leasing conventions](/cities/los-angeles/topics/leasing-conventions) — What lease structures, terms, and concessions are normal? - [Expansion checklist](/cities/los-angeles/topics/expansion-checklist) — What is the operational checklist for opening here? - [Relocation guide](/cities/los-angeles/topics/relocation-guide) — How do you move into this market from another city? - [Frequently asked questions](/cities/los-angeles/topics/faq) — Quick answers to the questions occupiers ask most. - [Operating expenses](/cities/los-angeles/topics/operating-expenses) — What service charges, OpEx, and pass-throughs apply on top of rent? - [Growth and availability](/cities/los-angeles/topics/growth-and-availability) — How tight is current availability and what does the pipeline look like? - [Sustainability pathways](/cities/los-angeles/topics/sustainability-pathways) — How do tenants land net-zero or science-based-target leases here? - [Hybrid work policy](/cities/los-angeles/topics/hybrid-work-policy) — How are hybrid policies shaping office demand here? - [Security and redundancy](/cities/los-angeles/topics/security-and-redundancy) — What security, power, and connectivity redundancy are standard? - [Lab and R&D space](/cities/los-angeles/topics/lab-and-r-and-d) — What does R&D-grade or wet-lab space look like in this market? - [Brand experience](/cities/los-angeles/topics/brand-experience) — How do trophy buildings function as brand experiences and showpieces? - [Fund strategy and flag](/cities/los-angeles/topics/fund-strategy-and-flag) — Which submarkets carry the strongest investor flag for funds? - [Exit and renewal](/cities/los-angeles/topics/exit-and-renewal) — How do you handle a Class A renewal or exit cleanly here? - [Market cycle position](/cities/los-angeles/topics/market-cycle-position) — Where is this Class A market in its cycle right now? ## Los Angeles — frequently compared - [**Los Angeles vs Austin**](/compare/austin-vs-los-angeles) — Americas HQ shortlist: Austin vs Los Angeles. - [**Los Angeles vs Boston**](/compare/boston-vs-los-angeles) — Americas HQ shortlist: Boston vs Los Angeles. - [**Los Angeles vs Chicago**](/compare/chicago-vs-los-angeles) — Americas HQ shortlist: Chicago vs Los Angeles. - [**Los Angeles vs Miami**](/compare/los-angeles-vs-miami) — Americas HQ shortlist: Los Angeles vs Miami. - [**Los Angeles vs New York**](/compare/los-angeles-vs-new-york) — Americas HQ shortlist: Los Angeles vs New York. - [**Los Angeles vs San Francisco**](/compare/los-angeles-vs-san-francisco) — Americas HQ shortlist: Los Angeles vs San Francisco. ## Frequently asked questions ****Which LA submarket has the highest rents?**** : Beverly Hills holds the highest per-foot rents on small boutique product. Century City has the deepest trophy stock and the highest absolute trophy rents on full floors. ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Miriam Hollander**](/about/authors/miriam-hollander) — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, managed office) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/los-angeles), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.