Y-o-y change in average data center rents in the U.S. 2014-2024
The cost of renting data center space in the United States has soared since 2020. In 2024, the average asking per kilowatt rose by 12.6 percent, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit increase. Escalating costs for power, labor, and equipment were some of the main reasons for the price increase.