Tier 2 Market • 2026 Benchmark

AI Colocation Pricing — Columbus OH

Real-time lease rate benchmarks for liquid-cooling-ready facilities in Columbus OH. Compare Tier 2 pricing against national averages.

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How much does AI colocation cost in Columbus OH?

AI-ready colocation in Columbus OH costs approximately $120/kW for air-cooled deployments and $150/kW for liquid-cooled racks at 100kW+ densities. Current market vacancy is 5.2%.

Key Data Points

  • Air-Cooled Base: $120/kW
  • Liquid-Cooled Premium: +$30/kW
  • Market Vacancy: 5.2%
  • Avg. Lead Time: 9 months
  • Tracked Sites: 12+
Power Cost Basis
$0.04/kWh
100kW+
Liquid-Cooled
$150/kW
Market Vacancy
5.2%

Market Analysis: Columbus OH

Columbus OH is classified as a Tier 2 Market for AI infrastructure deployment. This emerging inference hub offers significant cost advantages ($120/kW vs. $250+/kW in Silicon Valley), faster build-out cycles, and is a target for modular 5-20MW deployments.

Density Tiers & Cooling Requirements

Density TierkW/RackCooling TypeEst. Price
Standard10-20 kWAir (DX/CRAC)$96/kW
High-Density40-60 kWRear-Door HX$120/kW
AI-Ready80-120 kWDirect-to-Chip Liquid$150/kW
Critical Market Intelligence

The "Columbus OH" Deep Dive

  • Why Columbus OH is eating Ashburn's lunch.
  • The $120/kW colocation arbitrage map.
  • Full list of liquid-cooling-ready providers.

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