Cell Tower Lease Rates

Many cell tower or rooftop antenna site landlords have questions about cell tower lease rates. With so many factors influencing rent, it can be difficult to know if you’re getting fair value.

What Determines Cell Tower Lease Rates?

Cell tower lease rates vary widely. The key factors that determine the rent paid by a cell tower company include:

• How important the location is to the network.
• Who negotiates the terms of the lease.
• The availability of alternative sites in the area.
• The type of installation (ground lease, rooftop, water tower, etc.).
• The number of tenants on the structure.

When a cell tower or rooftop antenna site is installed, multiple locations are often reviewed. The wireless carrier’s primary concern is finding a site that meets their RF engineering requirements at the lowest possible cost. Understanding this dynamic is critical for landlords.

In lease renewal situations, the approach changes dramatically and, if handled properly, the landlord’s position is often stronger than they realize. The wireless carriers would never consider changing cell tower lease rates without reviewing surrounding market conditions – and neither should you.

Gunnerson Consulting has experience with thousands of wireless leases across the United States. If you have questions about cell site lease rates or rooftop lease rates, contact us today for a free initial consultation.