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Fitness Center Membership Offset Calculator

On-site fitness centers save tenants gym fees and drive rent premium + retention.

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Annual net value

$110,250

Tenant total savings

$107,250

Net landlord capture

$3,000

How the math works

Tenant savings = units × usage × fee × 12. Landlord = (rent premium × 12) − costs.

250 × 55% × $65 × 12 = $107k tenant savings. $75k rent premium − $72k costs = $3k landlord. Net $110k.

How to Use

  1. Enter units.
  2. Enter external gym fee / month.
  3. Enter % using gym amenity.
  4. Enter rent premium per unit capturing portion of savings.
  5. Enter fitness capex amortization.
  6. Read annual net value.

Frequently Asked Questions

External gym membership cost?

Basic gym (Planet Fitness, Crunch): $10-40/month. Mid-range (LA Fitness, Gold's, 24 Hour Fitness): $30-80/month. Premium (Equinox, Barry's, Orangetheory): $100-300/month. National average: $40-60/month. Urban core: $80-150. Annual cost per member: $480-1,800. Tenants using on-site gym save $400-2,000/year effectively.

Tenant willingness to pay?

Tenants capture 50-80% of value as personal savings; 20-50% as willingness to pay more rent. Landlord captures 10-35% of savings as rent premium. 40-60% usage rate for basic fitness amenity; 60-80% for premium well-equipped. Class A buildings: on-site fitness is expected, not optional. Class C: differentiator. Boutique properties: premium fitness (trainers, classes) = larger premium.

Fitness center cost?

Basic fitness center: 1,000-2,500 sqft, $100-250/sqft buildout, $100-250k total. Mid-range: 2,500-5,000 sqft with cardio + strength + stretching, $150-300/sqft, $375k-1.5M. Premium (classes, spa, pool): 5,000-15,000+ sqft, $300-600/sqft buildout. Operating: cleaning, maintenance, music, utilities — $1-3k/month basic, $5-12k premium.

Alternative models?

(1) Partner with gym operator: landlord provides space, gym takes 30-50% of revenue. Landlord captures space rent. (2) On-site branded gym: Equinox, Orange Theory, Core Power offer residential deals. Landlord captures rent. (3) Virtual fitness (Peloton, Mirror, Tempo): saves space, modern. $5-20/unit/mo add'l rent. (4) Wellness programs (yoga/HIIT classes): $3-10k/month cost, $5-25k/mo rent premium at scale.

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