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Akron, OH Fitness centers & gyms Lease Rates & Market Statistics
Browse 2 Fitness centers & gyms for lease in Akron, OH on Realmo, a commercial real estate marketplace serving the Akron area. The current inventory totals 10,661 square feet of properties.
Fitness centers & gyms lease rates in Akron range from $19 SF/Yr at the entry level to $19 SF/Yr at the top of the market, averaging $19 SF/Yr. Pricing across the market is relatively uniform, which simplifies like-for-like comparison between listings. At $19 SF/Yr, the local average runs 12% above Ohio's state average of $17 SF/Yr.
Akron accounts for 100% of the 2 fitness centers & gyms currently available across Summit County. Fitness centers & gyms are one of the more limited space types in Akron, with just 2 listings currently available — a scarcity worth factoring into lease negotiations.
How to lease a fitness center or gym in Akron, OH
- Size from your membership model. Whether it's a strength gym, HIIT box, yoga studio, or wellness club, plan roughly 10–14 sq. ft. per member and 40–60 sq. ft. per machine. A 200-member facility needs about 2,000 sq. ft. of training floor alone.
- Match demographics to your format. Use Location Intelligence to find Akron, OH areas whose age, income, and lifestyle fit your concept. A boutique Pilates studio and a 24/7 big-box gym thrive on very different blocks.
- Expect zoning friction over parking. Cities hit gyms with heavy parking requirements that often demand variances. Work with a fitness-experienced broker or land-use consultant so you don't lease a space you can't legally occupy.
- Prefer a previous gym build-out. Second-generation fitness space with reinforced floors, showers, and upgraded HVAC already in place slashes costs. Otherwise, nail down in the lease who pays for soundproofing and whether you must restore the space on exit.
- Budget equipment alongside rent. Outfitting 3,000–4,000 sq. ft. runs $30–50K, often leased over 12–60 months. Combine equipment payments with occupancy costs in the Lease Calculator for the true monthly picture.
- Secure sublet and assignment rights. Get written permission to sublet to trainers, nutritionists, and wellness coaches, plus easy lease assignment if you sell. Add an exclusion clause keeping competing gyms out of your plaza.
