AI Colocation & Datacenter Pricing
What are the average pricing benchmarks for AI colocation?
AI-ready colocation pricing typically ranges from $250 to $450 per kW/month, depending on the market and power density. High-demand hubs like Silicon Valley and Ashburn command premium rates, while markets like Phoenix offer more competitive power availability and pricing.
Key Data Points
- Pricing Range: $250 - $450 per kW/month
- Power Density: 10 - 25kW+ per rack (AI-optimized)
- Deployment Timeline: 6 - 18 months for large scale capacity
- Top Markets: Northern Virginia, Phoenix, Dallas, Frankfurt
Comprehensive AI-ready colocation pricing and availability across major markets. Compare power density, cooling capabilities, and network connectivity for optimal AI infrastructure deployment.
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Power Density
10-25
kW per rack (AI-ready)
Pricing Range
$250-450
per kW/month
Markets Covered
23
Major datacenter hubs
Typical Deployment
6-18
months timeline
Major AI Colocation Markets
Phoenix, AZ
Leading AI colocation market with abundant power
Ashburn, VA
East Coast connectivity hub
Dallas-Fort Worth
Central location with ERCOT power
Silicon Valley
High-demand with premium pricing
Chicago
Midwest connectivity hub
Frankfurt
European connectivity hub with renewable power
Regional Pricing Analysis
Ashburn VA
Atlanta GA
Austin TX
Chicago IL
Columbus OH
AI colocation pricing Columbus OH
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in Columbus OH: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation Columbus OH
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Dallas–Fort Worth TX
AI colocation pricing Dallas–Fort Worth TX
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in Dallas–Fort Worth TX: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation Dallas–Fort Worth TX
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Dublin IE
Frankfurt DE
AI colocation pricing Frankfurt DE
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in Frankfurt DE: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation Frankfurt DE
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Phoenix AZ
Portland OR
AI colocation pricing Portland OR
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in Portland OR: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation Portland OR
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San Antonio TX
AI colocation pricing San Antonio TX
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in San Antonio TX: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation San Antonio TX
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San Jose CA
AI colocation pricing San Jose CA
Benchmarks for AI-ready colocation in San Jose CA: liquid cooling, density, availability, lead times, and lease ranges.
liquid cooling ready colocation San Jose CA
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AI-Ready Colocation Specifications
Power & Cooling
- • 10-25kW+ per rack density
- • Liquid cooling support
- • Redundant power feeds (2N)
- • High-efficiency UPS systems
Network & Connectivity
- • Multi-homed fiber connectivity
- • Low-latency to major exchanges
- • 99.99%+ uptime SLA
- • Direct cloud on-ramps
AI Optimizations
- • GPU cluster ready configurations
- • High-speed interconnect fabric
- • Enhanced security perimeters
- • Remote hands support 24/7
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