# Data Centers Boost Real Estate Rents

> Data centers drive 32% rent hikes for industrial storage yards near ports.
- Title: Data Centers Boost Real Estate Rents · The Real Deal
- Summary: Data centers drive 32% rent hikes for industrial storage yards near ports. Industrial storage yards near East Coast ports saw 110% rent growth since 2020 as…
- Keywords: data centers, industrial storage, rent growth, east coast ports, houston, savannah, norfolk virginia, cbre, alterra ios, catalyst investment partners, zenith ios, jpmorgan asset management
- Source: The Real Deal — https://therealdeal.com/national/2026/10/28/data-centers-minting-money-for-owners-in-a-separate-sector
- Author: TRD Staff
- Published: 2026-10-28T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: data centers, industrial storage, rent growth, east coast ports, houston, savannah, norfolk virginia, cbre, alterra ios, catalyst investment partners, zenith ios, jpmorgan asset management
## Industrial Storage Demand Rises
Industrial outdoor storage demand surged alongside data centers as construction equipment and materials for data centers use the facilities.
## Rents Jump 32% in Five Years
Rents in industrial storage yards surged 32 percent over five years with average net monthly asking rent at $9,443 nationwide.
## East Coast Ports See 110% Rent Growth
Rent grew over 110 percent in Houston, Savannah and Norfolk Virginia since 2020 as data centers expand.
## Key takeaway

Industrial storage yards near East Coast ports saw 110% rent growth since 2020 as data centers expand.