Compare Data Centers & Prices in LA

Looking for a traditional or High Density / GPU / AI colocation in Los Angeles without wasting weeks on sales calls?
We match you with best-fit LA colocation providers based on your requirements: kW, rack units, A/B, carriers, cross-connect, budget… Get a vendor-agnostic list with prices and terms in your inbox in a few hours. Free.

Los Angeles Prices

1 to 2U (1-3Amp 120v, 1-5TB)
24U – 2 to 3kW & 100M to GIGe (+)
Standard Density 48U – 2 to 5kW & 100M to GIGe (+)
High Density 48U – 10 to 17kW (3ph) & 1M to GIGe (+)
Standard 4 rack private cage, 5kW per rack & GIGe (+)
High Density 4 rack private cage, 20kW per rack & GIGe (+)
Los Angeles
$124 – $238
$855 – $1045
$1187 – $1781
$2375 – $4940
$5463 – $5938
$15200 – $21375

Prices may change, to clarify the price leave a request

Compare prices in Los Angeles with nearby cities and states

1 to 2U (1-3Amp 120v, 1-5TB)
24U – 2 to 3kW & 100M to GIGe (+)
Standard Density 48U – 2 to 5kW & 100M to GIGe (+)
High Density 48U – 10 to 17kW (3ph) & 1M to GIGe (+)
Standard 4 rack private cage, 5kW per rack & GIGe (+)
High Density 4 rack private cage, 20kW per rack & GIGe (+)
Sacramento
$95 – $285
$713 – $855
$1425 – $1781
$2134 – $2708
$5225 – $6175
$15200 – $21375
San Jose
$66 – $95
$713 – $1663
$903 – $1853
$2375 – $4881
$5225 – $6175
$15200 – $22705
Dallas
$124 – $238
$1045 – $1425
$664 – $1781
$712 – $4465
$4038 – $5700
$13300 – $17100

*Prices change every week. Request a quote to get accurate prices. We’ll tell you honestly if LA makes sense or if another region improves TCO without hurting latency

High-Density / GPU / AI / HPC Colocation Pricing from our providers (LA – ballpark ranges)

Deployment type (keywords)Typical usable powerTypical fitLA ballpark pricing
High density colocation cabinet8–12 kWdense compute / storage$145–$240 per kW/mo
GPU colocation (inference rack)12–20 kWGPU inference, analytics$160–$280 per kW/mo
AI / HPC colocation (“hot rack”)20–30+ kWHPC, AI training pods (small)$200–$340+ per kW/mo
Small GPU row (2–6 racks)60–150 kW totalhigher-power retailcustom quote

*Prices from our providers change every week. Request a quote to get accurate prices. We’ll tell you honestly if LA makes sense or if another region improves TCO without hurting latency.

*If a provider can’t clearly define usable kW, cooling class, and how A/B impacts capacity, the quote isn’t comparable.

**Your real monthly bill will be higher than the base quote (here’s why)
A sales quote often focuses on cabinet + power. Your actual bill changes when you add connectivity and operational reality.

Example: 20kW GPU rack (high density / AI inference)

Base power: 20 kW × $240/kW = $4,800/mo

High-density cooling class / delivery differences: often changes the $/kW band

Network (10G vs 1G, billing model): often adds $900–$2,500+/mo

Cross-connects are usually higher than you expect if you’re building redundant paths

Realistic total: $6,500–$9,500+/mo in many LA setups.

This is why buyers use brokers: we normalize quotes to all-in monthly cost, not just the base $/kW

LA Colocation Is Tight. We Know Where the Right Space Is.

“Most providers won’t publish real price terms. So buyers end up with:

  • Weeks of calls just to learn minimums, availability, and what’s actually included
  • Quotes that look comparable but aren’t (different usable kW, bandwidth models, A/B assumptions)
  • A base number that doesn’t include the stuff that drives your real bill: cross-connects, remote hands, install, and network billing

If you’re shopping for high-density racks (10–30+ kW) or GPU/HPC colocation, this gets worse because high-density capable means different things in different buildings (cooling class, power delivery, redundancy design).

We make it better -> You send specs. We return a short, qualified list of Los Angeles colocation providers with real pricing, availability, and installation timelines.”

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Bob Spiegel, CEO at www.quotecolo.com

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Connect with Bob (or sales) via email or phone to review your specifications. Clients will receive immediate provider contacts and pricing.

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Multiple qualified providers will connect with you directly. You decide on which option is best for organization. There is no obligation.

What you’ll receive from us

  • Shortlist of LA facilities that fit (DTLA vs El Segundo vs Burbank)
  • Quote matrix (upon request) (kW, RU, A/B power, x-connects, bandwidth model, SLA, term)
  • Notes on trade-offs (upon request) (interconnect density vs $/kW, remote hands policies, growth headroom)
  • Option B (upon request) recommendations if LA isn’t optimal

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    500+ Colocation Providers in Our Network worldwide

    From global brands to highly competitive regional datacenters that rarely show up in ChatGPT and Google searches. We help you compare both – and often uncover better pricing and faster availability.

    Case studies

    Helped 750+ companies in 20+ years

    From startups colocating their first servers to companies deploying multi-rack, high-density GPU and AI colocation infrastructure, businesses trust QuoteColo to find the right data center faster.

    See how we helped teams secure colocation with the right power, pricing, and providers.

    Why QuoteColo (we make LA colo simple)

    Vendor-agnostic

    500+ vetted providers nationwide; we’re your independent matchmaker working since 2004.

    Precision matching

    We filter by power, density, building, carriers, compliance, budget, terms.

    Verified quotes fast

    You get side-by-side pricing and terms in your inbox, usually within a few hours.

    Real savings

    Clients often save 10-15% via competitive bids and right-sized commits. We already helped 750+ companies.

    No cold calls, no obligation

    Our service is free; you stay in control.

    How teams usually choose LA colocation (and why it wastes time)

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    Scenario 1 — Google / GPT shortlist

    You get the same providers, but not the real terms. You still end up in calls to uncover pricing details and hidden line items.

    2

    Scenario 2 — “We’ll just talk to 3 big brands”

    It’s safe, but you often pay the premium — and you might miss mid-tier facilities that are a better fit for your exact rack density and network needs.

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    Scenario 3 — Start with a broker (fastest)

    One requirements email in, 3–5 qualified options out, with pricing and terms. No “intro calls” unless you want them.

    Typical Los Angeles Colocation Deployments

    AI / GPU Inference

    High-density rack (10–20 kW), strong cooling requirements, 10–100 Gbps networking

    Media / Streaming

    Full rack, multiple cross-connects, preference for a carrier-neutral building

    Enterprise Hybrid Cloud

    A+B redundant power, cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, GCP), SLA-driven contracts

    Energy (oil & gas)

    seismic processing, reservoir modeling, AI-assisted analytics, high-density HPC workloads

    What Most LA Datacenter Quotes Don’t Show Upfront

    Los Angeles colocation pricing can look similar at first glance – but total cost often differs due to:

    Note: We annotate these line items so you understand total monthly cost – not just rack price.

    • Cross-connect recurring fees
    • Cooling preferences
    • MMR access policies
    • Remote hands minimums
    • Power overage billing
    • After-hours rates
    • Install charges

    Is LA a smart colo market?

    • Great fit if: you need premium network density, direct cloud on-ramps, and low-latency routes to Asia-Pacific. 
    • You’ll pay a premium: Primary-market colocation averages ~$163/kW/mo (250–500 kW wholesale). Downtown LA and One Wilshire often trend above that for smaller retail footprints. 
    • Cheaper alternatives: Phoenix/Dallas frequently land 20–30% lower on $/kW thanks to power pricing and capacity. 

     

    What a good broker does (and doesn’t do):

    Emails pricing + key terms (usable kW, bandwidth model, cross-connect ranges, remote hands)

     

    Filters out “not actually available / not actually high density” facilities

     

    Doesn’t force you into a calendar gauntlet of sales calls

    Popular Providers Snapshot (LA footprint)

    • Equinix (LA1/LAx metro: DTLA, El Segundo, Torrance): Dense carrier mix, cloud on-ramps, Asia-Pacific gateway.
    • CoreSite (LA1 @ One Wilshire; LA2/LA3 tethered): Iconic One Wilshire presence; hundreds of providers and dark-fiber campus.
    • Digital Realty (LAX10 DTLA, LAX11 El Segundo, BUR10 Burbank, LAX12 El Segundo): Large, cloud-neutral inventory across the metro.
    • DataBank (LAX1 @ One Wilshire): Retail colo with strong compliance set (SSAE 18, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI, ISO 27001).
    • Evocative (LAX campus): Enterprise colo & interconnection with long-time LA presence.
    • QuadraNet (530 W 6th St): Large DTLA footprint within Telecom Center LA.
    • Colocation America (One Wilshire + other DTLA buildings): Retail colo and carrier access across several DTLA sites.

    Discover more bigger and hard to find providers with QuoteColo, our clients save approximately 10%-15% on colocation. Send us your requirements and get a curated list with specs, prices and availability in a few hours

    LA Market Map: Where to Land & Why

    Downtown / One Wilshire (624 S Grand Ave)

    The historic carrier-hotel with dense meet-me rooms; unmatched interconnection for carriers, CDNs, and trans-Pacific paths. Best when network gravity outweighs price. (CoreSite, Colocation America, carrierhotels.net)

    El Segundo / LAX Corridor

    Enterprise-friendly, strong connectivity, often better space/power economics vs DTLA. Good balance of latency and TCO. (Digital Realty)

    Burbank / Media Alley

    Close to studios and media workflows; practical for post-production, rendering, and content delivery chains. (Digital Realty)

    Torrance & Greater LA Metro

    Additional options (including Equinix) for distribution and peering with cost control. (US English)

     Los Angeles Datacenter Market Conditions (2026-2027)

    Demand in LA continues to grow due to:

    AI and GPU deployments

    Media & streaming expansion

    Cloud on-ramp interconnect growth

    Asia-Pacific traffic concentration

    As a result:

    Premium DTLA buildings are tightening on power

    Cross-connect fees are rising in carrier hotels

    Smaller footprints (2–10U) can be harder to place directly

    We actively track which LA facilities:

    Have usable power capacity

    Can deploy in <30 days

    Are flexible on term length

    Are motivated to win new business

    That visibility is difficult to get by calling facilities individually.

    Who Uses Our Los Angeles Colocation Service?

    Company type / industryTypical LA use caseTypical scaleTypical densityWhat they care about most
    AI product companies (inference at scale)GPU inference close to users (recommendations, vision, speech)4–20 racks12–30+ kW/rackUsable kW clarity, cooling class, predictable network costs
    Large media / streaming platformsOrigin + edge nodes, heavy outbound traffic5–30 racks6–15 kW/rackBandwidth model, peering, cross-connect economics
    Studios / VFX / render farmsRendering + storage + pipeline acceleration4–25 racks10–25 kW/rackPower per rack, cooling, staged expansion, remote hands
    HPC / analytics orgs (enterprise / research)Batch compute, simulation, data processing6–40 racks15–30+ kW/rackCooling maturity (containment/RDHx), install timelines, failover strategy
    Cloud/SaaS companies doing partial repatriationMove steady workloads off cloud to cut TCO5–50 racks6–12 kW/rackContract terms, upgrade path, “all-in” monthly comparability
    Big AdTech / real-time bidding at volumeLow-latency compute + fast data pipelines4–20 racks8–18 kW/rackLatency, network reliability, burst-friendly bandwidth pricing
    Gaming publishers / real-time platformsMatchmaking + session services + edge capacity3–15 racks6–15 kW/rackLatency, DDoS posture, network architecture options
    Enterprises building private AI / internal MLInternal AI services, analytics clusters4–30 racks12–30+ kW/rackGPU-ready power/cooling, compliance, controlled ops cost
    MSPs / hosting providers (multi-tenant)Hosting customer workloads, hybrid managed services10–60 racks6–12 kW/rackWholesale-like terms, cross-connect flexibility, margin control
    Fintech / payments at enterprise volumeHigh-availability services + compliance5–25 racks6–12 kW/rackSecurity controls, audit readiness, SLA + operational discipline
    Telco / network-heavy operatorsInterconnect + backbone + caching5–40 racks4–10 kW/rackCross-connect density, port pricing, carrier ecosystem
    Web3 / infrastructure at scaleNodes, indexing, high-uptime infra4–30 racks8–20 kW/rackPower stability, remote hands responsiveness, predictable billing

    FAQ: Los Angeles Colocation (Traditional + High-Density GPU / AI / HPC)

    How fast can I get options, and do I need to jump on sales calls?

    If your requirements are clear, a broker-led process can often start with email-first quotes and terms, and you only take calls with the 1–2 finalists. This is also how you avoid weeks of intro calls just to discover you’re not a fit.

    Is space really limited in LA datacenters?

    In premium DTLA carrier hotels, yes. Power availability fluctuates. Some facilities quote space but can’t deliver kW immediately. We verify actual capacity.

    Can you help with small deployments (2U–10U)?

    Yes. We know which LA providers accept smaller footprints without high minimums.

    How fast can we deploy?

    Typical install timelines range from 2–6 weeks depending on power and cross-connect needs.

    Do brokers increase my price? Is QuoteColo free?

    In many colo deals, providers already budget for commissions; using a broker typically means the provider shares that commission rather than you paying extra. Practically: a good broker helps you compare all-in monthly cost (power + network + cross-connects + ops) and shortlists only the facilities that match your density and requirements.

    Do you only work in Los Angeles?

    No. We cover 500+ datacenters nationwide, but LA is one of the most requested markets.

    Can I place a single GPU rack in LA (12–25 kW) without buying a whole suite?

    Sometimes, yes – but it depends on the facility’s cooling class and how they define high density. The fastest path is to request: usable kW, cooling method (containment/RDHx/liquid-ready), and whether they’ll support your rack’s heat profile at your target density.

    What info do you need to quote LA colocation accurately (especially high-density)?

    • Cabinet count + size (42U/45U/48U) and weight
    • Target usable kW per rack (and peak draw)
    • A/B required? (yes/no)
    • Cooling requirement (air/containment/RDHx/liquid-ready)
    • Network: port speed + billing model preference + estimated throughput
    • Number of cross-connects (carriers/cloud/private)
    • Timeline + contract term preference
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