Abstract
This dataset provides a state-by-state and city-level index of low and high monthly rent ranges for U.S. cell tower and rooftop leases. It includes contextual notes on key valuation drivers such as site elevation, fiber backhaul availability, zoning friction, access, and co-location demand. This information enables property owners to benchmark ZIP-level rent expectations and identify potential outliers in lease offers.
Methodology (Brief)
- Source: The index is built from curated market observations and normalized rent ranges. Columns include State, City/Region, Low_Rent_USD, High_Rent_USD, Category, and Notes.
- Normalization: Data is grouped from city to state, with rent bands adjusted for inflation and smoothed to account for outliers. Standard category tags (Urban, Average, Rural) are applied.
- Quality Controls: We perform spot-checks against known comparable leases and flag anomalies, such as cross-state labeling noise. The index is revised as municipalities update their policies.
- Structure: Each row represents a single market slice, designed to power interactive maps, dashboards, and rent calculators.
- Intended Use: This dataset is for directional benchmarking and decision support only. It is not an appraisal and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
Last Updated
Friday, Nov 7, 2025
Sample Rows
| State | City/Region | Low (USD) | High (USD) | Category | Notes (excerpt) |
| California | San Francisco | 2625 | 6300 | Urban | Premium value driven by building height and strict aesthetic ordinances. |
| Texas | Dallas | 1890 | 4725 | Urban | Rent is influenced by proximity to major highway corridors and high network demand. |
| Florida | Miami | 2100 | 5880 | Urban | A dense metro area with strict zoning rules creates high-value lease opportunities. |
| Ohio | Cleveland | 1841 | 2793 | Urban | Strong demand for multi-carrier co-location consistently boosts potential rent. |
| Wisconsin | Rural Wisconsin | 525 | 840 | Rural | Sparse carrier demand and lower traffic needs generally limit rent values in rural zones. |
Notes & Usage
- Core Actions: Key recommendations include benchmarking your city’s rates against statewide averages, adjusting for your site’s specific intensity and access, setting 3–4% or CPI-based escalations, adding co-location revenue sharing, tying rent commencement to permits or construction, avoiding perpetual easements, and requiring proof of insurance and audit rights.
- Implementation Ideas: This content is ideal for building pricing dashboards, creating prospecting maps for real estate professionals, populating owner-facing FAQ pages, or training educational chatbots on lease valuation.
- Disclaimer: This dataset is for educational purposes only. Always consult qualified professionals for legal and financial decisions related to your specific property and lease agreements.
Download the full CSV dataset: U.S. Cell Tower Lease Rent Rates Index.csv, U.S. Cell Tower AI Rent Rates Index.csv