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<LEGEND>
ARDEN REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FORM 10-Q,  FOR THE THREE  MONTHS  ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AND IS  QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<CIK>                         0001111853
<NAME>                        Arden realty limited partnership
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<CURRENCY>                    US$

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