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10 best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte (2026)

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Key takeaways

  • Saltbox is the best warehousing space for enterprises in Duarte in 2026 for companies that want several private suites, in one building or across U.S. cities, on month-to-month memberships. Receiving and daily carrier pickups are part of every suite.
  • The large-format leases for a primary regional distribution center are 10th Street Center Building 2, 1361 Mountain View Cir, and 1703-1711 S California Ave. They run from 25,500 to 75,740 sq. ft.
  • 1801 Highland Ave and 1017 S Mountain Ave cover mid-size needs of 17,700 to 19,346 sq. ft. with finished office near the 210 and 605.
  • Smaller teams can look at four Duarte units of 1,760 to 4,246 sq. ft. They are 1700-1790 Evergreen St, 2310 Central Ave, 2088 Central Ave, and 1504-1544 Highland Ave, asking $17.40 to $19.08 per sq. ft. per year.

Finding warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte often means signing for 3 to 5 years on a building bigger than a forward location needs.

Each of those buildings then needs its own staff to receive freight and ship orders, and every new city repeats the commitment.

One option on this list lets an enterprise stock several cities without a building in each.

I've ranked all 10 options by footprint below and added a cost breakdown for enterprises that need warehouse space in more than one city.

What are the best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte in 2026?

The best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte in 2026 are Saltbox, 10th Street Center Building 2, and 1361 Mountain View Cir.

Saltbox is the only entry that lists month-to-month terms, so a company can add or return suites as volume changes.

The other nine are conventional leases in Duarte, Monrovia, and Azusa, ordered by footprint:

  
What are the best warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte in 2026?

Solution

Location

Space and services

Term and rate

Saltbox

Los Angeles, Duarte (1801 Flower Ave, Duarte, CA 91010) and Los Angeles, Torrance (2335 W 208th St, Torrance, CA 90501)

Private warehouse suites (60 to 2,070 sq. ft. in Duarte, 10 to 2,370 sq. ft. in Torrance), several suites per company, private offices, loading docks, daily carrier pickups, inventory receiving, S.O.S., and Saltbox Fulfillment

Month-to-month memberships, warehouse suites from $780 per month in Duarte and $430 per month in Torrance

10th Street Center Building 2

1011 N Todd Ave, Azusa, CA 91702

Freestanding Class A building (75,740 sq. ft.), 32-foot clear height, 12 dock doors, 2 drive-ins, ESFR sprinklers, fenced private yard, 6,615 sq. ft. of office

Negotiable term, rate upon request

1361 Mountain View Cir

1361 Mountain View Cir, Azusa, CA 91702

Class A building (27,607 sq. ft.), 26-foot minimum clearance, 3 dock-high doors, 4 drive-in bays, 5,454 sq. ft. of office

3 to 5 years at $18.00 per sq. ft. per year, available in 90 days

1703-1711 S California Ave

1703-1711 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Two-building industrial lease (25,500 sq. ft.), 5 dock-high and 2 grade-level doors, a fenced yard of about 70,000 sq. ft.

3 to 5 years at $12.96 per sq. ft. per year

1801 Highland Ave

1801 Highland Ave, Duarte, CA 91010

Unit A and B in the Highland Industrial Center (19,346 sq. ft.), 2 dock doors, 1 drive-in, 3,104 sq. ft. of refurbished office

Negotiable term at $16.68 per sq. ft. per year

1017 S Mountain Ave

1017 S Mountain Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

Warehouse and office (17,700 sq. ft.), 18-foot clear height, 1,300-amp power, mezzanine, private yard, gated parking

3 to 5 years at $16.20 per sq. ft. per year

1700-1790 Evergreen St

1730 Evergreen St, Duarte, CA 91010

Front-loading unit (4,246 sq. ft.), 22-foot clear height, roll-up door, reception and two private offices

Negotiable term at $19.08 per sq. ft. per year

2310 Central Ave

2310 Central Ave, Duarte, CA 91010

Two air-conditioned units (1,800 and 2,340 sq. ft.) in a 110,590 sq. ft. building

Negotiable term at $17.40 to $18.00 per sq. ft. per year

2088 Central Ave

2088 Central Ave, Unit C, Duarte, CA 91010

Warehouse unit (3,225 sq. ft.), two 10-foot roll-up doors, 16-foot clear height, about 300 sq. ft. of office

Negotiable term at $18.00 per sq. ft. per year

1504-1544 Highland Ave

1532 Highland Ave, Duarte, CA 91010 (Lewis Business Park)

Refurbished unit (1,760 sq. ft.), two office rooms, 14-foot clear height, walking distance to a Metro station

Negotiable term at $19.08 per sq. ft. per year, plus a $0.12 per sq. ft. CAM fee

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Note: Product brands looking for a single suite can compare a different shortlist in our guide to the 10 best warehousing spaces in Duarte, CA (2026).

#1: Saltbox

Saltbox ranks first among warehousing spaces for enterprises in Duarte because one company can hold several private suites at Saltbox Los Angeles, Duarte and more at other Saltbox locations.

Each suite has one monthly rate that covers the space and the on-site team receiving freight and handing orders to carriers every day.

The result is a footprint in Los Angeles, or in several cities, that grows or shrinks with volume and has no annual lock-in.

Disclosure: Saltbox operates the building at 1801 Flower Ave, so I'm making the case for our own space.

I'll walk you through what changes once a company runs more than one suite: 👇

Holding more than one suite in Los Angeles

Your company isn't limited to one suite: you can take several in the Duarte building, several in Torrance, or a mix of both.

  
Holding more than one suite in Los Angeles

Setup

How the suites are split

What it solves

Channel split

One suite for wholesale and one for direct-to-consumer

Separate stock counts and staff for each channel

Two-sided coverage

Duarte plus Torrance

San Gabriel Valley orders via the 210 and 605, South Bay and port freight via the 405

Office plus warehouse

A private office in the building that holds the suite

Regional sales or field staff work steps from their stock

Peak-season suite

An extra or larger suite for the busy months

Capacity goes back once orders drop

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Boxxie, a corporate gifting agency at Los Angeles, Torrance, began with a box project for Nike.

Our team now photographs its client merchandise as it arrives and logs it into inventory.

Running suites in more than one LA location?

Our team can map suite sizes, buildings, and move-in dates for a multi-site setup.

Speak to an expert

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Duarte and Torrance side by side

Our two Los Angeles buildings cover different parts of the metro and offer different suite ranges:

  
Duarte and Torrance side by side

Location

Address

Warehouse suites

Highlights

Freeway access

Los Angeles, Duarte

1801 Flower Ave, Duarte, CA 91010

60 to 2,070 sq. ft.

Largest suite holds up to 129 pallets; near Old Town Monrovia and the City of Hope campus

2 minutes to the 210 and 605 interchange

Los Angeles, Torrance

2335 W 208th St, Torrance, CA 90501

10 to 2,370 sq. ft.

Starter suites from $430 per month; largest suite holds up to 147 pallets; 12 miles from the Port of Los Angeles

5 minutes to I-405

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Pairing the two puts stock on the San Gabriel Valley side and in the South Bay, close to the port.

Other options near each building are covered in our Duarte and Torrance warehousing guides.

What do Saltbox suites cost in Duarte and Torrance?

A Starter suite in Los Angeles, Duarte starts at $780 per month, and in Los Angeles, Torrance starts at $430 per month.

You pay one monthly figure per suite, and docks, Wi-Fi, and on-site staff come inside it.

  
What do Saltbox suites cost in Duarte and Torrance?

Suite tier

Los Angeles, Duarte

Los Angeles, Torrance

Starter (1 to 2 people)

$780 per month, 60 to 100 sq. ft., up to 6 pallets

$430 per month, 10 to 40 sq. ft., up to 2 pallets

Extra Small (1 to 2 people)

$1,030 per month, 100 to 250 sq. ft., up to 15 pallets

$800 per month, 60 to 250 sq. ft., up to 15 pallets

Small (1 to 3 people)

$1,860 per month, 280 to 490 sq. ft., up to 30 pallets

$2,120 per month, 260 to 500 sq. ft., up to 30 pallets

Medium (1 to 4 people)

$3,200 per month, 500 to 1,000 sq. ft., up to 62 pallets

$3,400 per month, 510 to 1,000 sq. ft., up to 62 pallets

Large (1 to 10 people)

$6,080 per month, 1,270 to 1,410 sq. ft., up to 88 pallets

$5,620 per month, 1,100 to 1,990 sq. ft., up to 124 pallets

Extra Large (1 to 50 people)

$8,760 per month, 1,960 to 2,070 sq. ft., up to 129 pallets

$8,610 per month, 2,360 to 2,370 sq. ft., up to 147 pallets

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Private offices with optional logistics layering are priced separately from warehouse suites, starting at $520 per month in Duarte:

  • 1-person office: $520 per month in Duarte and $620 in Torrance.
  • 2-person office: $770 per month in Duarte and $1,030 in Torrance.
  • 3-person office: $1,210 per month in Duarte and $1,340 in Torrance.
  • 4-person office: $1,460 per month in Duarte and $1,650 in Torrance.

Torrance offers 24/7 access at $299 per month and reserved parking starting at $199 per month.

Both buildings sell additional member access options at $99 per month and rent equipment and furniture month to month.

Services the Los Angeles team runs for members

Every suite price includes the on-site operations team, and the paid services below run on top of it:

  
Services the Los Angeles team runs for members

Service

What it covers

Price

Receiving and carrier pickups

Our staff check inbound freight into your suite, and carrier trucks pick up outbound orders every day

Included

S.O.S. (Saltbox Operations Support)

An on-demand crew for unloading containers, put-away, cycle counts, and pallet wrapping, booked in the Saltbox App with next-day availability

$45 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments, at every location

Saltbox Fulfillment

Pick and pack in a suite you control, run from an SOP built for your brand and connected to Shopify, ShipStation, or another order source

$3 per pick and up; kitting or returns projects from $45 per hour

Flex Storage

Extra pallets held in secured space, no long-term commitment needed

$10 per pallet per day

Parsel

Saltbox's shipping platform partner

It can cut shipping fees by up to 30%

Shared amenities

The Saltbox Entrepreneurs Club, 24/7 security, in-suite power, printing services, conference rooms, a content studio, and kitchen and community space

Included

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I'd point enterprise teams toward Saltbox Fulfillment when they want picking handled without losing sight of the stock, since inventory stays in a suite they can walk into.

If you're weighing a fully outsourced 3PL, our 3PL warehousing guide lays out that comparison, and current service rates are on the operations and fulfillment page.

How does Saltbox compare with a traditional industrial lease?

Saltbox costs more per square foot than a traditional industrial lease in Duarte, but it runs month to month, starts much smaller, and comes with on-site staff.

A lease gives you more space per dollar on a longer commitment that you staff and equip yourself.

Here is how the two line up, using the nine leases in this guide:

  
How does Saltbox compare with a traditional industrial lease?

Factor

Saltbox Los Angeles, Duarte and Torrance

Traditional leases in this guide

Term

Month-to-month memberships

3 to 5 years at three listings, negotiable at the other six

Smallest space

60 sq. ft. in Duarte, 10 sq. ft. in Torrance

1,760 sq. ft. at 1532 Highland Ave

Largest single space

2,070 sq. ft. in Duarte, 2,370 sq. ft. in Torrance

75,740 sq. ft. at 10th Street Center Building 2

How price is quoted

One monthly rate per suite, from $780 in Duarte and $430 in Torrance

$12.96 to $19.08 per sq. ft. per year in base rent, or on request

What the rate leaves out

Optional add-ons, such as 24/7 access at $299 per month in Torrance

Certain utilities, building services, and property expenses, per seven of the nine listings

Receiving and carrier pickups

Handled daily by Saltbox staff

Arranged and staffed by the tenant

Equipment and Wi-Fi

Included with membership

Supplied by the tenant

Extra labor

S.O.S. from $45 per hour

Hired by the tenant

Time to start

Most members are operational within a week of touring

Eight of nine listings available now; 90 days at 1361 Mountain View Cir

Adding another city

The same membership at another Saltbox location

A new lease negotiation for each site

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Based on my experience, a lease makes sense when one site will stay full for years and the company already employs warehouse staff.

Saltbox comes out ahead when stock has to be close to more than one customer base or volume moves with the season.

Saltbox pros and cons

✅ Suites in Duarte and Torrance under one company, billed monthly.

✅ Freight check-in and daily carrier pickups built into the rate.

✅ On-demand S.O.S. crews booked through the Saltbox App.

✅ Outsourced pick and pack that keeps inventory in a suite you control.

✅ Room to expand into seven more U.S. markets on the same terms.

❌ We're not the lowest price per square foot, since a bare industrial lease leaves staffing and services out.

#2: 10th Street Center Building 2

Best for: Enterprises consolidating Southern California distribution or manufacturing into one Class A site.

Locations: Azusa, at 1011 N Todd Ave.

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Renovated in 2026 with new two-story offices, 10th Street Center Building 2 is a freestanding Class A building in Azusa with 75,740 sq. ft. behind a fenced private yard.

An enterprise running a regional distribution center from one address can rack high under the 32-foot clear height and run heavy equipment on 2,000 amps.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Dock layout: 12 dock-high positions plus 2 ground-level doors, on 52 by 50-foot bay spacing.
  • Fire protection and light: ESFR sprinklers and 2.5% skylights.
  • Office: 6,615 sq. ft. of dedicated office, with new two-story offices added in the 2026 renovation.
  • Regional reach: I-210, I-10, I-605, and SR-57, plus Ontario International Airport at about 20 miles and the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports at about 39.

Pricing

Pricing comes on request from JLL, on a negotiable term, and the building is available now.

I'd ask JLL for the rate and the operating expenses in the same request, since both shape the monthly budget.

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Pros and cons

✅ Nearly three times the floor area of any other lease covered.

✅ Room for high-bay storage under a 32-foot clear height.

✅ Freeway links to I-210, I-10, I-605, and SR-57.

❌ Pricing is available only on request from JLL.

❌ The building is listed as a single 75,740 sq. ft. space.

#3: 1361 Mountain View Cir

Best for: Mid-size distributors committing several years to one Class A building with dock-high loading.

Locations: Azusa, close to the 210 and 605 freeways.

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1361 Mountain View Cir is a 2002-built Class A building in Azusa, with 27,607 sq. ft. under a 26-foot minimum clear height and 5,454 sq. ft. of dedicated office.

Distribution teams can load through three dock-high doors or four drive-in bays, depending on the vehicle.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Clear height: A 26-foot minimum across the warehouse.
  • Electrical: 800 amps at 277 to 480 volts, three-phase, four-wire.
  • Parking: 69 standard spaces on a 1.61-acre lot.
  • Build and zoning: Reinforced concrete, zoned M1 in Azusa.

Pricing

Lee & Associates Los Angeles has the building at $18.00 per sq. ft. per year on a term of 3 to 5 years. That works out to about $41,410 a month for all 27,607 sq. ft.

Occupancy opens 90 days out, and it's worth starting the search a full quarter before you need the space.

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Pros and cons

✅ Class A construction with a 26-foot minimum clear height.

✅ Dock-high and drive-in loading under one roof.

✅ Published asking rate of $18.00 per sq. ft. per year.

❌ Occupancy is 90 days out.

❌ Terms start at 3 years.

#4: 1703-1711 S California Ave

Best for: Operators that stage trailers or keep goods outdoors and want a large fenced yard with the lease.

Locations: Monrovia, entered from Railroad Avenue at the front and Pomona Avenue at the rear.

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This Monrovia lease pairs the main building on S California Avenue with a second building at 230 E Pomona Avenue, for about 25,500 sq. ft. in total.

At $12.96 per sq. ft. per year, it has the lowest listed rate of the nine leases, plus fenced land of about 70,000 sq. ft. for trailers or outdoor storage.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Office space: About 2,000 sq. ft. in the main building, plus a renovated 1,200 sq. ft. front office at 230 E Pomona.
  • Doors: Four dock-high doors on Railroad Avenue, another at 230 E Pomona, and grade-level loading at the rear.
  • Power: 1,200-amp and 1,000-amp three-phase services in the two main buildings.
  • Warehouse features: Sprinklers and insulated ceilings throughout, and racking is available.

Pricing

Top Commercial Realty lists the space at $12.96 per sq. ft. per year, available now on a term of 3 to 5 years.

Across 25,500 sq. ft., base rent lands at $27,540 a month before utilities and property expenses.

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Pros and cons

✅ At $12.96 per sq. ft. per year, cheaper than any other listed lease.

✅ A fenced yard of around 70,000 sq. ft.

✅ Racking available in the warehouse.

❌ The square footage is split across two buildings.

❌ Ceiling height varies from 14 to 18 feet.

#5: 1801 Highland Ave

Best for: Regional operations looking for a dock-high unit in a professionally managed Duarte business park.

Locations: Duarte, inside the Highland Industrial Center, close to the I-210 and I-605.

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Inside the Highland Industrial Center, Unit A and B at 1801 Highland Ave offers 19,346 sq. ft. in a business park the listing calls institutionally managed.

A regional team can move straight into the full build-out, which includes 3,104 sq. ft. of newly refurbished office.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Truck access: Two exterior dock doors and one drive-in bay, in a park of dock-high loaded units.
  • Clear height: 16 feet in the features list, with a 16 to 22-foot minimum in the broker's notes.
  • Park amenities: 130 standard parking spaces, structured parking across the park, and a calculated wet sprinkler system.
  • Electrical: 200 to 400 amps at 277 to 480 volts, three-phase.

Pricing

Asking rent is $16.68 per sq. ft. per year on a negotiable term, available now through Cushman & Wakefield.

The listing mentions low CAM fees without a figure, so get the number before comparing this unit with other buildings.

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Pros and cons

✅ Refurbished offices and a full build-out already in place.

✅ A professionally managed park with structured parking.

✅ Quick on-ramp access to both the 210 and the 605.

❌ The 16-foot clear height in the features list is lower than the Class A options in Azusa.

❌ Two dock doors serve the full 19,346 sq. ft.

#6: 1017 S Mountain Ave

Best for: Manufacturing and assembly work that needs heavy power and an adjustable warehouse-to-office split.

Locations: Monrovia, on S Mountain Ave near the I-210 and I-605.

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1017 S Mountain Ave finished a major interior renovation in spring 2026 and now offers 17,700 sq. ft., about 13,300 of it warehouse, on a 33,976 sq. ft. lot.

Manufacturers get 1,300 amps across four panels, and the building can combine with neighboring buildings for up to 46,591 sq. ft.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Flexible floor plan: The warehouse-to-office split adjusts to the tenant, and the current plan has 4,400 sq. ft. of office, a mezzanine, and a conference room.
  • Loading: Three 12 by 12-foot roll-up doors (two drive-ins and one truck dock) under an 18-foot clear height.
  • Site: A private gated lot for 35 vehicles and a private yard.
  • Systems: Central air conditioning, a security system, wet sprinklers, and an I-beam track in the warehouse.

Pricing

At $16.20 per sq. ft. per year, the full building runs $23,895 a month on a term of 3 to 5 years with The Bates Company.

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Pros and cons

✅ Four electrical panels totaling 1,300 amps.

✅ Room to expand into neighboring buildings, up to 46,591 sq. ft. combined.

✅ Interior renovation completed in spring 2026.

❌ Office takes 4,400 sq. ft. of the total.

❌ 35 parking spaces, against 130 at 1801 Highland Ave.

#7: 1700-1790 Evergreen St

Best for: A satellite team that wants a small Duarte warehouse with tall clearance and a finished front office.

Locations: Duarte, unit 1730 Evergreen St, next to the 210 and 605 freeways.

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The open unit at 1730 Evergreen St is 4,246 sq. ft., roughly 15% office and 85% warehouse, in a 70,890 sq. ft. building renovated in 2020.

Its 22-foot clear height is the tallest listed among the smaller Duarte units, leaving room for vertical storage behind the reception area and two private offices.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Front office: Reception and two private offices up front, plus two restrooms.
  • Loading: One large roll-up door into a front-loading warehouse.
  • Electrical: 200-amp service at 277 to 480 volts, three-phase, four-wire, in a reinforced concrete building.
  • Zoning: DUM1 light manufacturing.

Pricing

Ashwill Associates Commercial Real Estate is asking $19.08 per sq. ft. per year on a negotiable term.

Expect about $6,751 a month before any utilities, building services, or property expenses the rate leaves out.

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Pros and cons

✅ A 22-foot clear height, the tallest listed among the smaller Duarte units.

✅ Finished front office with a reception area.

✅ Listed in excellent condition.

❌ One drive-in bay handles all loading.

❌ Only a partial build-out is in place.

#8: 2310 Central Ave

Best for: Products that call for a fully air-conditioned warehouse, in one of two unit sizes.

Locations: Duarte, on Central Avenue.

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Two first-floor units of 1,800 and 2,340 sq. ft. are open at 2310 Central Ave, inside a 110,590 sq. ft. building, and both spaces are 100% air-conditioned.

A company taking both would have 4,140 sq. ft., and the smaller unit asks $17.40 per sq. ft. per year, the lowest rate among the smaller Duarte listings.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Climate control: Air conditioning across 100% of the space.
  • Unit sizes: 1st Floor - 1 at 2,340 sq. ft. and 1st Floor - 2 at 1,800 sq. ft.
  • Property: 15 drive-in bays and 54 standard parking spaces on a 3-acre lot, zoned M2.
  • Neighbors: C E Frey Engineering, a manufacturer, plus two construction firms.

Pricing

The 2,340 sq. ft. unit asks $18.00 per sq. ft. per year and the 1,800 sq. ft. unit asks $17.40, both negotiable through CIBA Real Estate.

Combined, the pair comes to $6,120 a month in base rent.

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Pros and cons

✅ Air conditioning across the whole space.

✅ Two unit sizes, listed separately.

✅ 54 parking spaces on a 3-acre lot.

❌ No clear height or dock door count is published.

❌ The listing doesn't say whether the two units connect.

#9: 2088 Central Ave

Best for: Ground-level loading for small crews near the 210 and 605.

Locations: Duarte, unit 2088-C on Central Avenue.

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At 3,225 sq. ft., unit 2088-C on Central Avenue includes roughly 300 sq. ft. of office and two restrooms, in a 14,370 sq. ft. building from 1978.

Light assembly crews and local delivery teams can load through two 10-foot roll-up doors and run equipment on 400 to 600 amps of three-phase power.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Doors: Two 10-foot roll-up doors on the unit, with 4 drive-in bays listed for the property.
  • Height: A 16-foot clear height.
  • Power: 400 to 600 amps at 120 to 208 volts, three-phase.
  • Neighbors: American Precision Centerless Grinding and Elevate Cars, Inc. among the current tenants.

Pricing

Unit 2088-C is priced at $18.00 per sq. ft. per year on a negotiable term, or $4,837.50 a month.

William Warren of Warren Companies handles showings at (949) 212-3903.

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Pros and cons

✅ Two roll-up doors on a 3,225 sq. ft. unit.

✅ Office and two restrooms inside the footprint.

✅ Up to 600 amps of three-phase power.

❌ About 300 sq. ft. of office leaves little desk space.

#10: 1504-1544 Highland Ave

Best for: Small teams that want a move-in-ready unit within walking distance of a Metro station.

Locations: Duarte, at Lewis Business Park (unit 1532 Highland Ave), near the 210 and 605.

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Lewis Business Park has a refurbished 1,760 sq. ft. unit open at 1532 Highland Ave, with two office rooms and a restroom alongside the warehouse.

Staff who commute by train can walk from a new Metro station, according to the listing, and Pasadena is minutes away.

Amenities and benefits

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  • Condition: Refurbished, move-in ready, and listed in excellent condition.
  • CAM fee: $0.12 per sq. ft., covering water, trash, and landscaping.
  • Loading and height: One drive bay for the unit and a 14-foot clear height.
  • Parking and power: 36 standard spaces and 100-amp service.

Pricing

Base rent at 1532 Highland Ave comes to about $2,798 a month, from an asking rate of $19.08 per sq. ft. per year on a negotiable term.

The CAM fee is billed on top, through Ashwill Associates Commercial Real Estate.

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Pros and cons

✅ A 1,760 sq. ft. footprint that a small team can fill.

✅ An itemized CAM fee, published at $0.12 per sq. ft.

✅ Walkable to a new Metro station.

❌ Electrical service is capped at 100 amps.

❌ Clear height stops at 14 feet.

What does a multi-city Saltbox network cost compared with one leased building?

A Saltbox network of four Medium suites, in Duarte, Torrance, Phoenix, and Dallas, Carrollton, starts at $11,920 per month.

That is about half the $23,895 monthly base rent on the 17,700 sq. ft. building at 1017 S Mountain Ave, which covers one Monrovia address.

I built this example around forward stock: up to about 60 pallets per location, close to customers in each metro:

  
What does a multi-city Saltbox network cost compared with one leased building?

Location

Suite

Size

Pallets

Starting at (per month)

Saltbox Los Angeles, Duarte

Medium

500 to 1,000 sq. ft.

Up to 62

$3,200

Saltbox Los Angeles, Torrance

Medium

510 to 1,000 sq. ft.

Up to 62

$3,400

Saltbox Phoenix

Medium

510 to 1,000 sq. ft.

Up to 62

$2,660

Saltbox Dallas, Carrollton

Medium

510 to 960 sq. ft.

Up to 59

$2,660

Network total

Four suites in three metros

Up to 245

$11,920

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Those four suites give an enterprise up to 245 pallets of forward stock across three metros.

The next table sets that network against the 17,700 sq. ft. building at 1017 S Mountain Ave, one cost line at a time:

  
What does a multi-city Saltbox network cost compared with one leased building?

Cost line

Four-location Saltbox network

1017 S Mountain Ave

Metros covered

Los Angeles (San Gabriel Valley and South Bay), Phoenix, and Dallas

Los Angeles (Monrovia)

Monthly cost

From $11,920

$23,895 in base rent ($16.20 x 17,700 sq. ft. ÷ 12)

First 12 months

From $143,040

$286,740 in base rent

Minimum commitment

Month-to-month memberships

3 years, or $860,220 in base rent

Receiving and daily carrier pickups

Included at every location

Staffed and arranged by the tenant

Extra labor

S.O.S. from $45 per hour

Hired by the tenant

Time to open

Most members are operational within a week of touring

Available now, then staffed and equipped by the tenant

Adding a city

One more suite at that location's rate

Another building on another multi-year term

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The lease's 3-year minimum commits $860,220 in base rent from the day it is signed. The four memberships bill $11,920 a month, and each suite can be resized or returned on its own.

A building lease takes over once one market holds more stock than a few suites can. The largest suites top out at 2,070 sq. ft. in Duarte and 2,370 sq. ft. in Torrance.

For a bigger hub, Saltbox Dallas, Carrollton lists an Extra Extra Large suite of 3,930 to 3,940 sq. ft. It holds up to 246 pallets and 75 people, from $11,030 per month.

Suite rates differ by location, and the Saltbox pricing page and each location page carry the current figures.

Larger distribution buildings across the metro are covered in our guide to the 10 best warehousing spaces in Los Angeles (2026).

Should an enterprise lease one large warehouse or hold several smaller suites?

An enterprise should lease one large warehouse when most of its Southern California volume ships from one site all year.

Several smaller suites work better when stock needs to be close to more than one customer base or volume swings with the season.

  
Should an enterprise lease one large warehouse or hold several smaller suites?

Factor

One large lease

Several Saltbox suites

Where inventory is stocked

One address

Several suites in one building, or suites in several cities

Changing size

Fixed for the term, though 1017 S Mountain Ave can combine with neighboring buildings for up to 46,591 sq. ft.

Suites added or returned month to month

Commitment

3 to 5 years at 1361 Mountain View Cir, 1703-1711 S California Ave, and 1017 S Mountain Ave

Month-to-month memberships

Staffing

Hired for each site

On-site team at every location, plus S.O.S. by the hour

Fit

A primary distribution center with steady volume

Forward stock, peak-season overflow, and new markets

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At the small end, a Saltbox Medium suite in Duarte starts at $3,200 per month for 500 to 1,000 sq. ft.

The smallest of the nine leases, 1,760 sq. ft. at 1532 Highland Ave, comes to about $2,798 a month before its CAM fee.

I'd still pick the membership for a satellite team. The membership costs about $400 more for less floor space.

That gap covers receiving, daily carrier pickups, equipment, Wi-Fi, and security, which a tenant at 1532 Highland Ave would arrange separately.

Leased buildings and Saltbox suites also work together: a leased distribution center can carry steady volume while Saltbox suites take overflow and new markets.

For enterprises also weighing an outsourced provider, our 3PL vs Saltbox comparison covers that decision.

Add warehouse suites city by city with Saltbox

I covered nine leases around Duarte, from a 1,760 sq. ft. unit in Lewis Business Park to a 75,740 sq. ft. Class A building in Azusa.

The larger buildings suit a primary distribution center with steady volume, and the smaller units suit one team that wants its own address.

For an enterprise that needs warehouse space in multiple locations, I'd go with Saltbox. Suites can be added in Duarte, Torrance, and other Saltbox cities under one account, then resized month to month.

An enterprise membership with Saltbox includes:

  • Multiple private suites for one company, each 60 to 2,070 sq. ft. in Duarte and 10 to 2,370 sq. ft. in Torrance.
  • Warehouse suites from $780 per month in Duarte and $430 per month in Torrance, plus volume pricing for multiple suites.
  • Inventory receiving and daily carrier pickups at every location.
  • S.O.S. from $45 per hour and Saltbox Fulfillment pick and pack from $3 per pick.
  • Locations in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Miami, with tours open in Chicago, Elmhurst.

To plan a multi-suite or multi-city membership, speak to an expert, or book a tour of Saltbox Los Angeles, Duarte to walk the suites in person.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This article was last updated on October 23, 2026, and if there's any misinterpretation of the information, please contact us, and we will fact-check it.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I switch 3PLs without pausing fulfillment?

Yes. The parallel-run method lets you migrate inventory and orders to a new provider while your current 3PL continues to fulfill. The key is sequencing the move by SKU, starting with slow-movers, and setting clear rules for which provider handles which orders during the overlap.

How do I calculate my true cost per order with a 3PL?

Request a fully itemized invoice and add up every fee that touches a single order: pick fee, pack fee, materials, carrier rate, and any applicable surcharges. Divide that total by your order count for the period. Don't use your quoted rate as the baseline. Use the actual invoice.

How does co-warehousing differ from a traditional 3PL?

Co-warehousing differs from a traditional 3PL in that it gives small businesses direct access to their inventory, flexible terms, and on-site resources.

How is Saltbox different from a traditional 3PL?

Traditional 3PLs give you access to shared fulfillment infrastructure on their terms. Saltbox is a co-warehousing model, which means members get private warehouse suites they control, an on-site team that's physically present, and access to Parsel, Saltbox's shipping platform partner, for discounted shipping and real-time tracking. 


The model is built for founders who want the support of a fulfillment partner without giving up visibility and control. Read more here about how Saltbox compares to traditional third-party logistics providers. 

How long does it take to switch 3PL providers?

Most 3PL transitions take between 30 and 90 days, depending on your order volume, SKU complexity, and contract notice requirements. A 60-day timeline using the parallel-run method is the most common approach for mid-volume operators.

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