Short answer: Yes.
The easiest ways are a coworking or flexible office membership, many of them month to month, or a sublease from a company with more space than it needs. Some landlords will also sign a short lease directly, usually for space thatโs already built out and empty.
You rent a car for a road trip. You donโt buy one. Short-term office space works the same way.
You pay for flexibility, so it usually costs more per month than a long lease, but you arenโt locked in.
Your main options
1. Coworking or a flexible office. Furnished, with internet, often 3, 6 or 12 months. Best for small teams that need space now.
2. A sublease. Another company rents you its extra space, often furnished and discounted. You get whatever time is left on their lease, and the landlord has to approve it.
3. A short lease directly with a landlord. Possible for some move-in-ready suites.
Questions to ask before you sign
โข How much notice do I need to give to leave, or to stay longer?
โข Whatโs included: furniture, internet, parking, cleaning?
โข For a sublease: has the landlord approved it in writing?
Frequently asked questions
Is short-term office space more expensive?
Usually, per month. But it can cost less overall than a long lease you donโt need.
How fast can I move in?
Coworking and furnished subleases can take days or a few weeks. A move-in-ready suite with a direct lease usually takes about 60 to 90 days.
Where on the Westside can I find short-term space?
Youโll find coworking, flexible suites and subleases in Santa Monica, Culver City, Playa Vista and El Segundo.
Nina Steiner is a Los Angeles tenant rep broker. She represents only tenants, never landlords, and focuses on Santa Monica, Brentwood, Culver City, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey and El Segundo.
Need space for a few months? Tell me how many people and how long, and Iโll send you options that fit.
Text/Call: (310) 487-2982 ยท nsteiner@saxumwest.com
Iโve always been someone who reads the room.
It started in live television, where timing was everything and silence usually meant something was on fire. With years of experience behind the scenes in TV production, I learned how to stay calm, think creatively, and resolve issues before they become problems.
Now, ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐บ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐, I bring that same mindset to commercial real estate.
Itโs not about pushing space, itโs about understanding people. When someone tells me they need an office, what they mean is:
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I don’t just lease office space. I help you get the right space at the right price!
Nina Steiner – TenantRepLA
Text: 310-487-2982
Email: nsteiner@saxumwest.com
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