GPU rental costs skyrocket for AI model training

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-31 13:45

GPU rental prices for AI model training have surged dramatically, with daily rates for a 4090 now costing around $5. Previously, the cost of renting a GPU was equivalent to its purchase price over several years, but now it's only a few months. Even less powerful GPUs like the 5070 Ti are experiencing exorbitant rental fees. AI

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r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/More_Bid_2197 · 2026-05-31 13:45

Renting a GPU for use with a service like a runpod has become prohibitively expensive. The last time I rented one was about 3 months ago. The price for a 4090 was $5 per day for 25. The hourly rate for a 5090 was higher than for an A100 about 3 months ago.

<div class="md"><p>Even simpler GPUs like the 5070 Ti are absurdly expensive.</p> <p>Previously, the rental cost was equivalent to the price of the GPU for 2 to 4 years.</p> <p>Nowadays, it's equivalent to just a few months.</p> </div>   submitted…

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Renting a GPU for use with a service like a runpod has become prohibitively expensive. The last time I rented one was about 3 months ago. The price for a 4090 was $5 per day for 25. The hourly rate for a 5090 was higher than for an A100 about 3 months ago.

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