- Los Angeles leads the US with 304 coworking locations and 6.8M SF of shared office space, surpassing Washington, D.C.
- Coworking costs in LA are climbing, with open desk prices up 16% to $185/month, while dedicated desk rates dipped slightly to $365.
- Orange County’s coworking market shrank, with a 4% decline in office space and falling prices for both open and dedicated workspaces.
Coworking Surge in LA
Greater Los Angeles is now the nation’s coworking capital, according to CoworkingCafe, a division of Yardi.
Per The Real Deal, the region recorded 304 coworking sites in Q1 2025, up from 292 in the previous quarter, outpacing all other major metros — including Washington, D.C., which has 286.
Total coworking space in LA reached 6.8M SF with the average location offering about 22,400 SF.
Pricing Trends Diverge
While LA’s coworking scene expanded, so did prices. Open desk rates surged to $185/month — up 16% from the previous quarter. Meanwhile, dedicated desk pricing declined slightly to $365/month.
In contrast, Orange County saw a 4% reduction in coworking space to 2.3M SF, and pricing fell. Open desk rates dropped to $119/month, while dedicated desks fell to $319/month.
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National Growth and Local Momentum
Across the US, coworking spaces grew 2% quarter-over-quarter, totaling 7,840 locations. According to CoworkingCafe, this growth came from both established urban hubs and rising second-tier markets.
In LA, providers like Industrious and Codi are fueling that momentum. Industrious leased 16,000 SF in Beverly Hills and previously expanded in Century City, Westwood, and Santa Monica.
Meanwhile, Codi — a rival to the now-bankrupt WeWork — opened 36 flex offices across Los Angeles and nearby cities, with over 50 more in the pipeline.
Why It Matters
The rise of coworking in LA. highlights the ongoing shift toward flexible work models. As traditional office demand continues to soften, shared office providers are stepping in to meet the needs of remote and hybrid workers — and LA is leading the charge.
