Venice Lofts for Rent
Venice loft stock is small, low-rise and unusually varied. There was never a single conversion wave here the way there was Downtown, so what exists is a mix of converted light-industrial and commercial buildings, purpose-built live/work projects, and architect-designed one-offs that happen to be open-plan.
About Venice lofts
The defining constraint is scale. Buildings are typically a few storeys and a handful of units rather than a hundred-unit conversion, which changes the ownership experience considerably: HOAs are small, decisions are personal, reserves are thinner, and a single major repair is felt by everyone. It also means genuine inventory is limited and turns over slowly.
Live/work is more than a marketing word in Venice. Some buildings carry zoning or covenants that contemplate a working use on the ground floor, and those conditions vary building to building. If you intend to actually work from the space — particularly anything with clients arriving, signage, or equipment — the permitted use is worth confirming in writing rather than assuming from the listing.
The trade Venice asks you to make is space for location. You are generally paying more per square foot than you would inland for a smaller unit, and buying proximity to the beach, Abbot Kinney and a walkable street grid in exchange.
Venice loft buildings
Every Venice building we track. Shortlisting by building is more useful than shortlisting by neighbourhood — HOA health, parking and ceiling height vary far more between buildings than between blocks.
630 Rose Lofts
630 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Frank Gehry Indiana Lofts
326 Indiana Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Dogtown Station Lofts
700 Main St/815 Hampton, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Dennis Gibbens Loft
1342 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Electric Avenue Lofts
1113 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
660 Rose Ave
660 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
1212 Abbot Kinney Lofts
1212 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
512 Brooks Lofts
512 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Broadway Residences
542-548 Broadway, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
AK Live Work
1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Bay City Lofts
2110-2128 Narcissus Ct, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Canal Lofts
208 S. Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
800 Hampton
800 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
1718 Abbot Kinney
1718-1720 Abbot Kinney, Venice, CA 90291
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Venice Art Lofts
615 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Bay City Lofts II
2100 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Current Venice lofts for rent
2500 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Unit 5
Venice, CA
2400 Pacific Avenue Unit 6
Venice, CA
617 Rose Avenue Unit D
Venice, CA
1808 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 203
Venice, CA
1808 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 202
Venice, CA
1808 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 505
Venice, CA
1808 Lincoln Boulevard Unit 312
Venice, CA
691 Mildred Avenue Unit 2
Los Angeles, CA
305 Broadway Street Unit 4
Venice, CA
627 Westminster Avenue Unit 4
Venice, CA
14 Brooks Avenue Unit 7
Venice, CA
20 Eastwind Street Unit 2
Venice, CA
Venice loft questions
Is there much true loft inventory in Venice?
Not much, and it moves slowly. Venice never had a single large conversion wave, so supply is a mix of small converted commercial buildings, purpose-built live/work projects and individual architect-designed properties. Expect a short list rather than a large search.
What does "live/work" actually mean in Venice?
It varies by building. Some properties have zoning or recorded covenants that contemplate a commercial or studio use alongside the residence, and the specifics — what use is permitted, signage, client visits, hours — differ. Confirm the permitted use for the specific unit before relying on it.
How do small Venice HOAs compare to large Downtown ones?
Smaller buildings mean fewer owners sharing each cost, so a roof or plumbing project lands harder. Review reserves, recent and planned assessments, and the minutes. A small, well-run HOA can be excellent; a small, underfunded one is a real risk.
What should I ask before signing a loft lease?
Ask what is included, how parking is assigned, what the building rules say about noise, guests and alterations, and — in a conversion — how heating and cooling actually perform, since large single-pane windows and high ceilings can make utility costs much higher than the square footage suggests.
Are loft rentals furnished or unfurnished?
Both exist. Purpose-built buildings more often offer unfurnished long-term leases, while individually owned units vary. Lease length, pet policy and parking are usually negotiable per unit rather than set building-wide.