IPv4 Pricing Guide: What /24, /23, and /22 Blocks Actually Cost
What you pay for IPv4 depends on region, block size, and reputation. There’s no single number—/24, /23, and /22 blocks trade at different levels by RIR. This guide covers how pricing works and how to get current numbers.
How Price and Block Size Relate
On a per-address basis, price usually goes down as block size grows. A /24 (256 addresses) tends to cost more per address than a /23 (512) or /22 (1,024). Sellers often offer volume discounts on larger blocks; if you need more addresses, you can often get a better per-address rate on bigger blocks.
Pricing isn’t one number—it’s a function of size, region, and block quality.
Price by Block Size
/24 (256 addresses). The smallest commonly traded block. Per-address cost is often higher than for larger blocks. Prices vary by RIR; ARIN and RIPE are usually the most liquid.
/23 (512 addresses). Mid-size. Per-address cost is typically lower than a /24. Pricing reflects demand for that size in your region.
/22 (1,024 addresses). Larger block. Often the lowest per-address cost among these sizes. Makes sense when you need many addresses and want a better per-address rate.
Exact numbers change. Use a broker or marketplace for current quotes for your region and size.
Why Price Varies by Region
ARIN (Americas). Large, liquid market. Pricing here is often used as a benchmark.
RIPE NCC (Europe, Middle East, Central Asia). Another major market. Prices can differ from ARIN.
APNIC (Asia-Pacific). Strong demand. Pricing reflects regional supply and demand.
LACNIC (Latin America, Caribbean) and AFRINIC (Africa). Smaller markets with different supply and policy. Prices can vary from ARIN and RIPE.
Pricing is regional. Get quotes for your RIR.
Factors That Affect Price
Block size. Larger blocks usually have a lower per-address cost.
Region. Prices vary by RIR.
Reputation. Clean blocks with good history can command more than blocks with reputation issues.
Urgency. Sellers who need to move quickly may accept less; buyers who need space urgently may pay more.
Pricing reflects size, region, reputation, and timing.
How to Get Current Pricing
If you need IPv4:
- Define your needs. Size (/24, /23, /22), region (RIR), and any reputation requirements. That shapes what to expect.
- Get quotes. Use a broker or marketplace for current pricing in your region and size. Prices change; rely on fresh quotes.
- Compare. Quotes can vary across brokers and marketplaces. Compare a few sources.
- Follow the process. When the numbers work for you, our how to buy IPv4 guide walks through finding a block, due diligence, LOA, agreement, and completing the RIR transfer.
IPv4 pricing is market-driven. Get current quotes, compare, and follow the buying process when the numbers fit.