GPU Rental Market Update: September 13, 2026
The cheapest GPU with at least 24 GB VRAM is the RTX A5000 at $0.1344 per hour on vast.ai, while the most expensive entry in the cheapest-by-VRAM tier is the RTX PRO 6000 MaxQ at $1.64 per hour on runpod.
Cheapest Options by VRAM Tier
For users needing at least 24 GB VRAM, the RTX A5000 offers the lowest rate at $0.1344 per hour from vast.ai with 4 listings. The Tesla V100 follows at $0.1889 per hour for 32 GB VRAM, also on vast.ai with 5 offers.
Moving up, the Q RTX 8000 provides 48 GB VRAM at $0.2689 per hour from vast.ai (1 offer), while the A800 PCIE delivers 80 GB VRAM at $0.4681 per hour from the same provider with 3 listings.
At the high end, the RTX PRO 6000 MaxQ with 96 GB VRAM costs $1.64 per hour on runpod (offers not specified), and the MI300X with 192 GB VRAM is priced at $2.39 per hour on runpod.
Daily Price Changes
Compared to yesterday, the GTX 1060 saw the largest increase, rising 133.2% from $0.0289 to $0.0674 per hour on vast.ai. The GTX 1080 and RTX 3060 Ti also increased significantly, up 92.4% and 77.7% respectively.
In contrast, the RTX 4060 dropped the most, falling 49.2% from $5.3356 to $2.7081 per hour on vast.ai. Other notable declines include the RTX 3080 (-52.0%), RTX PRO 4000 (-48.1%), and A100 PCIE (-46.0%).
A total of 57 chips showed no change or changed within ±1% over the past day. Eight new chips entered tracking, including the A800 PCIE and Q RTX 8000, while the B300 PC was removed.
Weekly Price Changes
Over the past week, the GTX 1060 again led gains, increasing 144.2% from $0.0276 to $0.0674 per hour on vast.ai. The Tesla P40 and RTX 4080S followed with increases of 98.3% and 79.1%.
The RTX 5090 on runpod rose 70.9% to $0.69 per hour, and the RTX PRO 6000 Max-Q increased 63.9% to $2.1664 per hour on vast.ai. Ten chips were listed as having increased by at least 58.9% over the week.
Weekly data shows 35 chips unchanged or within ±1%, one new chip (GTX 1660) added, and eight chips removed from tracking, including the GB10 and several Quadro and GTX models.
Most Frequently Listed GPUs
The RTX 5090 appears most often in listings, with two entries from vast.ai showing 22 offers each at $0.3339 and $0.9344 per hour — suggesting possible variation in configuration or availability.
The RTX 3090 follows with 16 offers from vast.ai at two different prices: $0.1222 and $0.1475 per hour. The H200 NVL completes the top three with 15 offers from vast.ai at $2.6026 per hour.
Key takeaways
- The RTX A5000 remains the most cost-effective option for 24+ GB VRAM workloads at $0.1344/hr.
- Entry-level consumer GPUs like the GTX 1060 and GTX 1080 experienced extreme daily volatility, more than doubling in price.
- High-end professional cards such as the RTX PRO 6000 MaxQ and MI300X show steep pricing, reflecting limited supply or specialized demand.
- The RTX 5090 dominates in listing frequency, indicating strong market presence across providers.
- Weekly trends reveal broad gains in mid-tier and consumer GPUs, while some high-end models saw moderate increases.