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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001628280-21-002243
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		22
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210216
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210216
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210216

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			QTS Realty Trust, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001577368
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
		IRS NUMBER:				462809094
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36109
		FILM NUMBER:		21637959

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12851 FOSTER STREET, SUITE 205
		CITY:			OVERLAND PARK
		STATE:			KS
		ZIP:			66213
		BUSINESS PHONE:		913-814-9988

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		STREET 1:		12851 FOSTER STREET, SUITE 205
		CITY:			OVERLAND PARK
		STATE:			KS
		ZIP:			66213
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