Space and power, per kW
USD per kW per month, space and power combined. Four deployment sizes, from under 100 kW to 1 MW and up.
Colocation Pricing Snapshot · October 2026 · North America
Based on 50+ provider responses and QuoteColo’s high-density inventory
Under 1 MW, there are options.
At 1 MW+, plan 6–12 months ahead.
What space and power cost per kW this month, how much of it is actually available soon, and what providers ask of buyers who need a full megawatt.
$200–250Planning band per kW/month for 100–500 kW
$190–300Range across four listings on our desk
26Near-term listings (immediate or Q4 2026)
6–12 moPlanning window to secure 1 MW+
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Before you read
What these numbers are — and what they are not
Three things to know so you compare this snapshot with your own quotes correctly.
Providers, inventory, deals
50+ provider responses, QuoteColo’s high-density inventory, and quoted or closed deals handled by our team this month.
Not a market average
Bands are planning ranges, not averages. Listings are offers, not closed deals. Every date and rate needs provider confirmation.
01 · Price
What to budget, by deployment size
The price bands overlap across sizes — the bigger differences are in availability and terms. Real listings are plotted against the bands so you can see where offers actually land.
Planning bands vs. listed rates
USD per kW per month · space and power
The same data as a table
| Deployment size | Planning band | Listed rates on our desk | Near-term inventory | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100 kW | $225–250 | — | Part of 12 listings under 500 kW | Near-term options |
| 100–500 kW | $200–250 | Pennsylvania 500 kW: $200 Boise 200 kW: $300 | Part of 12 listings under 500 kW | Boise immediate; Pennsylvania available now, install Q4 2026 |
| 500 kW – 1 MW | Not setthis edition | Denver 750 kW: $190–225 Utah 800 kW: $240 | 11 listings (500–999 kW) | Q4 2026 listings |
| 1 MW and up | $185–250low end = build-to-suit | Not published | 3 listings | Plan 6–12 months |
02 · Availability
There is power. Very little of it comes in megawatt blocks.
26 North American listings in our high-density inventory are marked immediate or Q4 2026. Only three of them offer 1 MW or more.
Near-term inventory by listed size
Number of listings · immediate or Q4 2026
Our checklist
Before we call something an option
- A year on every date“Q4” means nothing without “2026”. We ask for the quarter and the year.
- One usable blockListed kW can be split across rooms or phases. We check it is a room you can actually use.
- The density your hardware needskW per rack and cooling type, confirmed against your exact hardware.
- A confirmed delivery dateInventory dates are as supplied until the provider reconfirms them for your deployment.
03 · On our desk
Four high-density listings this month
Same market, very different deals. Compare the whole offer — size, status, term and cooling — not just the rate.
Denver
750 kW listed
$190–225 / kW / mo
- Term
- 24 or 36+ months
- Space
- Cabinet or cage
- Cooling
- Air and liquid options
Confirm available rack density and configuration.
Pennsylvania
500 kW listed
$200 / kW / mo
- Term
- 36 months
- Space
- Cabinet or cage
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Install
- Scheduled Q4 2026
Confirm the move-in date for your hardware.
Utah
800 kW listed for Q4 2026
$240 / kW / mo
- Term
- 36 months
- Now
- 500 kW listed as immediately available
- Cooling
- Not specified
Confirm which block is ready now.
Boise
200 kW listed
$300 / kW / mo
- Term
- 12 or 24+ months
- Cooling
- Not specified
Shorter terms available — priced above the band.
Listed offers from QuoteColo’s HD inventory, not closed placements. Rates cover space and power. Provider names withheld; final availability and terms require provider confirmation.
Options change every month. Some companies overpay badly; others find very affordable kW. If you only see one quote, it can feel like the Wild West.
Bob Spiegel, founder, QuoteColo
04 · Buying 1 MW+
What a megawatt buyer needs to plan for
At this size, price is rarely the blocker. Credit, trust, timing and hardware fit are.
CREDIT
Investment-grade credit is the main gate
Providers are not chasing every megawatt deal. Many require investment-grade credit (IGC) for a commitment this size, and some want to meet you in person before they commit a full megawatt.
STEPPED ENTRY
No IGC? Start smaller and expand
Some providers will start you at around 300 kW, see how you operate and pay, then consider expanding to 1 MW. Agree on expansion terms and capacity rights up front — paying the first bill does not reserve the next 700 kW.
COOLING
Find the kW first, then check cooling fit
B300 placement requests are hot. Liquid cooling is a plus, but not the main story: air is fine if it supports your exact hardware and rack density.
TIMING
2026 still has openings. Start early for 2027.
With some flexibility on location and size, near-term spots can still be found. For 2027, waits could be significantly longer — start capacity and credit conversations before the hardware ships.
Methodology
How this snapshot was built
- Edition & coverage
- October 2026. North American colocation; UK inventory excluded.
- Sources
- 50+ provider responses, QuoteColo’s high-density (HD) inventory, and quoted or closed deals handled by our team.
- Units
- USD per kW per month, covering space and power unless stated otherwise.
- Planning bands
- Ranges to budget against, set from provider responses and our deals. They are not statistical averages. No band is set for 500 kW – 1 MW this edition.
- Listings
- Offers as listed in our HD inventory, not closed transactions. Dates are as supplied and were not reverified on publication day.
- Inventory counts
- Listings marked immediate or Q4 2026, in supplied size buckets (<500 kW, 500–999 kW, 1 MW+). Counts are listings, not unique sites or contiguous blocks.
- Omitted
- Confidential pipeline details and provider or client identities.
- Disclosure
- QuoteColo is a broker. Providers pay our referral fee when a buyer signs; buyers pay nothing.
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