Market Report: San Fernando Valley

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, Pacoima, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, and Sylmar

Rent Rate (sf/mo)

Leasing Activity SF

Vacant Available SF

SOURCE: CoStar 

  • Q3 - 2023
  • Q3 - 2024
  • Q3 - 2025

Leasing Market Overview

MEASURING Q3 2025

The San Fernando Valley retail sector continues to demonstrate strong resilience and steady expansion. Rents have gradually increased from $2.66 to $2.84/SF/mo over the 13-quarter period, a steady 6-7% growth. Tenant demand has remained robust, fueled by neighborhood centers, grocery-anchored strips, and automotive corridors that serve as the backbone of the Valley’s retail fabric.

Vacant and available space has risen over time-now exceeding 2.6 million SF-as new supply and redevelopments introduce additional inventory. Still, absorption has been strong, with quarterly leasing activity frequently exceeding 90,000 SF, and some peaks over 200,000 SF in higher-traffic quarters. The volume of deals leased remains healthy (44 to 67 annually in key quarters), reflecting deep tenant activity from service, fitness, and QSR concepts.

The Valley remains one of the healthiest Los Angeles submarkets, balancing consistent rent growth and high deal velocity with manageable vacancy expansion. Its strong population base and consistent consumer spending suggest continued stability through 2026.

SNAPSHOT OF LEASES SIGNED

No. Signed Date Start Date Address SF Leased Rent/SF/Mo Months on Market Leasing Rep Company
1 Sep-25 Oct-25 12737 Glenoaks Blvd 760 $2.06 7 Mos illi Commercial Real Estate
2 Sep-25 Oct-25 8716-8732 Sepulveda Blvd 6000 $2.25 5 Mos Paley Commercial Real Estate, I...
3 Sep-25 Nov-25 6558-6572 Van Nuys Blvd 3600 $1.10 3 Mos Paley Commercial Real Estate, I...
4 Sep-25 Sep-25 14918 Burbank Blvd 926 $0.72 6 Mos Odanovich Realty
5 Jul-25 Aug-25 12326-12334 Ventura Blvd 975 $4.74 6 Mos illi Commercial Real Estate
6 Jul-25 Aug-25 15317-15333 Parthenia St 1000 $2.45 4 Mos A & B Property Management
7 Jul-25 Aug-25 20929 Ventura Blvd 1964 $2.00 24 Mos CBRE, Newmark
8 Jul-25 Aug-25 6130 Laurel Canyon Blvd 2330 $2.75 66 Mos Merlone Geier Management, Inc.
9 Jul-25 Aug-25 17531-17539 Chatsworth St 1000 $2.80 2 Mos Michael J Nebel
10 Jul-25 Aug-25 7057-7059 Reseda Blvd 1010 $1.65 12 Mos Gribin Properties

SOURCE: CoStar 

Successful Client

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