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Private Cage Colocation Prices and Services
A private cage is a locked, dedicated area inside a data hall: your racks behind your own door, with your own access list. For late 2026 and 2027, plan on $225–250 per kW per month for space and power under 100 kW, plus the cage build-out. We match your footprint, power and compliance needs against 500+ providers and send you the ones that fit.
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Private Cage Colocation at a Glance
A cage sits between a locked cabinet in a shared hall and a private suite. You get exclusive, locked space for your racks without paying for a whole room.
Private Cage Colocation Pricing for Late 2026 and 2027
Cages are priced on power, like racks: dollars per kW per month for space and power, with the enclosure on top. A bigger cage doesn’t always cost less per kW.
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| Cage power | $/kW/month, space and power | Space and power per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $225–250 | About $2,250–2,500 | A small cage around a few standard racks |
| 25 kW | $225–250 | About $5,625–6,250 | Planning band for deployments under 100 kW |
| 50 kW | $225–250 | About $11,250–12,500 | Individual offers can sit outside the band |
| 100–500 kW | $200–250 | About $20,000–25,000 per 100 kW | The footprint many larger providers prefer |
From QuoteColo’s October 2026 price index (50+ provider responses), used to plan late 2026 and 2027 deployments: planning ranges, not quotes or a price forecast. Space and power only: the cage build-out, access control, cross-connects, bandwidth, IPs, setup and paid remote hands come on top. .
What a Private Cage Quote Should Show
A cage adds lines a single cabinet doesn’t have. We line them up across providers so the quotes compare.
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What it has to state, line by line
- Cage build-outOne-time charge, or in the monthly rate
- Space and power$ per kW per month, kW per rack
- A/B powerCircuits, voltage and amps per feed
- Access controlBadge, biometric, access list, logs
- Cross-connectsHow many, $ per month each
- BandwidthCommit, burst or unmetered
- Remote handsHourly rate, included hours
- Term and expansion12, 24 or 36 months; adjacent space
Cage build-out. Mesh, door, reader and ceiling panels cost money. Ask which line they’re on.
Space and power. Usually the biggest line. Confirm the kW is usable, not nameplate.
A/B power. Providers bill the second feed differently.
Access control. Your auditors may ask for entry logs. Check they’re available.
Cross-connects. Multi-carrier cages add them up quickly.
Bandwidth. The same cage can price very differently by model.
Remote hands. It matters when nobody from your team is on site.
Term and expansion. Expansion space is only reserved when it’s in the contract.
Which Providers Meet SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA or ISO 27001?
Most buyers choose a cage because an auditor or a security policy asks for physical separation. We ask providers for their current reports and scope before they reach your shortlist, and flag what still needs confirming, so audit questions get answered before the site visit, not after.
A cage helps with the physical controls. It doesn’t make your systems compliant on its own.
No client is too small
Private cages aren’t only for large enterprises. Many large providers want a bigger commitment before they build one, but some regional facilities will cage a few cabinets. Many of them are smaller operators that don’t show up in search, and they often have the best deals. Tell us your size and we’ll find the ones that cage at your scale.
Who We Help
From startups with a few racks to regulated enterprises. Private cage matching is most often requested by:
Why Use QuoteColo? It’s Faster
Cage pricing is almost never published, so going direct means a call, a floor plan and a site visit per provider before you see a number.
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Weeks of back-and-forth, quotes in different formats, and build-out and access-control costs on separate lines or left out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private cage cost per month?
Plan on $225–250 per kW per month for space and power under 100 kW, and $200–250 for 100–500 kW, from our October 2026 price index, used as the planning bands for late 2026 and 2027 deployments. A 10 kW cage is about $2,250–2,500 a month before the build-out, cross-connects, bandwidth and remote hands. Individual offers can sit outside these bands.
Is there a minimum size for a private cage?
Usually, and it varies by provider. Many large providers expect several cabinets or a minimum kW commitment before they build a cage, while some smaller regional facilities will cage a few cabinets. Terms of 12 months or longer are common because of the build-out. Tell us your size and we’ll match it to facilities that cage at that scale.
Cage, cabinet or private suite: which do I need?
A locked cabinet suits a small deployment with no separation requirement. A cage puts several racks behind your own door and access list, which many compliance programs and security policies favor. A private suite is a walled room for large footprints or strict isolation. Footprint, power and audit requirements usually decide it.
Can a private cage help with SOC 2, PCI DSS or HIPAA?
It helps with the physical controls: a restricted area, your own access list and entry logs. It doesn’t make your systems compliant on its own. Ask each provider for current reports, such as a SOC 2 Type II report, a PCI DSS attestation or an ISO 27001 certificate, and check that your facility and data hall are in scope.
Do cages come with redundant A+B power?
In most facilities you can order A+B power for a cage: two circuits from separate power paths, so one can carry the load if the other fails or is serviced. Providers bill the second feed differently, so ask how it is priced and how much usable kW you get with both feeds in place.
What security can I add to a cage?
Facility security comes first: staffed entrances, cameras and multi-factor access. On top of that, cages use a key lock, badge reader or biometric reader, and the facility can log entries. You can often add your own camera, a cage ceiling or finer mesh. Ask what is standard and what is billed as part of the build-out.
Can we customize the layout or expand the cage later?
Usually, within the provider’s safety and clearance rules: rack layout, cable management and extra locks are commonly arranged. Expansion depends on free adjacent space. If you expect to grow, raise it before you sign; adjacent space is only reserved when it is written into the contract.
What contract terms are typical for a cage?
Terms of 12, 24 and 36 months are common for cages. Shorter terms exist but usually cost more because of the build-out, and longer terms can lower the rate per kW. Ask for two term options side by side, and get renewal escalators in writing.
How do we install equipment in a cage?
Most clients ship equipment to the facility and either visit to install it or pay remote hands to receive, rack and cable it. Ask about receiving fees, rack-and-stack rates, remote-hands hours and the access process for your team; 24/7 access for people on your list is common.