Cheapest Gym Memberships in Santa Cruz (2026)
Finding an affordable gym in Santa Cruz County can be harder than it should be. Some gyms advertise low monthly rates, others require annual commitments, and some have extra enrollment fees, access limits, or premium amenities that change the real value.
To make things easier, we compared full gym membership prices across Santa Cruz County, including options in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Aptos, Capitola, and the San Lorenzo Valley.
This guide focuses mostly on full gyms where you can lift weights, use cardio equipment, and work out independently rather than boutique studios that specialize only in yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, or personal training.
Prices can change, so always confirm directly with the gym before signing up.
Quick Answer:
Based on the full gym listings currently available, the lowest listed monthly gym memberships include:
- Scotts Valley Gym — from $27/month
- 24 Hour Fitness — from $30/month
- Bear Creek Community Center — from $33/month
- UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center — from $35/month
- Anytime Fitness — from $40/month
Cheapest Gym Memberships in Santa Cruz 2026
| Gym | Area | Lowest Monthly Price | Standard Monthly Price | Drop-In / Day Pass | SCFF Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley Gym | Scotts Valley | $27/month | $47/month | $27/drop-in | 4.1/5 |
| 24 Hour Fitness | Central Santa Cruz | $30/month | $42/month | $30/drop-in | 3.1/5 |
| Bear Creek Community Center | San Lorenzo Valley | $33/month | $50/month | $12/drop-in | 4.7/5 |
| UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center | West Side Santa Cruz | $35/month | $55/month | Not listed | 4.1/5 |
| Anytime Fitness | Aptos | $40/month | $60/month | $20/drop-in | 4.7/5 |
| Anytime Fitness | West Side Santa Cruz | $40/month | $60/month | $20/drop-in | 4.8/5 |
| Toadal Fitness Downtown | Central Santa Cruz | $53/month | $59/month | $20/drop-in | 4.3/5 |
| Toadal Fitness Live Oak | East Side Santa Cruz | $53/month | $59/month | $20/drop-in | 4.3/5 |
| Toadal Fitness Westside | West Side Santa Cruz | $53/month | $59/month | $20/drop-in | 4.3/5 |
| Toadal Fitness Scotts Valley | Scotts Valley | $53/month | $59/month | $20/drop-in | 4.2/5 |
| Cabrillo Fitness Club | Aptos | $53/month | $59/month | $20/drop-in | 4.2/5 |
| Pacific Edge Climbing Gym | Central Santa Cruz | $60/month | $110/month | $27/drop-in | 4.4/5 |
| Fox Fitness | Soquel | $65/month | $65/month | Not listed | 5.0/5 |
| Imperial Courts Tennis Club | Aptos | $67/month | $110/month | Not listed | 4.7/5 |
| In-Shape Fitness | Capitola | $70/month | $80/month | $20/drop-in | 3.6/5 |
| Rise Collective | Capitola | $70/month | $150/month | $25/drop-in | 5.0/5 |
| Santa Cruz Athletic Club | Central Santa Cruz | $78/month | $98/month | $28/drop-in | 4.9/5 |
| Enterprise Sports Club | Scotts Valley | $107/month | $169/month | $25/drop-in | 4.1/5 |
| Tennis Club of Rio Del Mar | Aptos | $140/month | $155/month | Not listed | 4.9/5 |
| SCG Fitness | West Side Santa Cruz | $149/month | $149/month | $20/drop-in | 4.8/5 |
Cheapest Full Gyms by Area
Santa Cruz
The cheapest listed full gym options in Santa Cruz include:
- 24 Hour Fitness — $30/month
- UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center — $35/month
- Anytime Fitness West Side — $40/month
- Toadal Fitness Downtown — $53/month
- Toadal Fitness Live Oak — $53/month
- Toadal Fitness Westside — $53/month
Scotts Valley
- Scotts Valley Gym — $27/month
- Toadal Fitness Scotts Valley — $53/month
- Enterprise Sports Club — $107/month
Aptos
- Anytime Fitness Aptos — $40/month
- Cabrillo Fitness Club — $53/month
- Imperial Courts Tennis Club — $67/month
- Tennis Club of Rio Del Mar — $140/month
Capitola
- In-Shape Fitness — $70/month
- Rise Collective — $70/month
Soquel
- Fox Fitness — $65/month
San Lorenzo Valley
- Bear Creek Community Center — $33/month
FAQs
What is the cheapest full gym in Santa Cruz County?
Based on the full gym listings on Santa Cruz Fitness Finder, Scotts Valley Gym has the lowest listed monthly price at $27/month.
What is the cheapest gym in Santa Cruz?
For Santa Cruz proper, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the cheapest listed options, with a lowest monthly price of $30/month.
What is the cheapest gym in Aptos?
For Aptos, Anytime Fitness is one of the cheapest listed options, with a lowest monthly price of $40/month.
What is the cheapest gym in Scotts Valley?
Scotts Valley Gym is the cheapest listed option in Scotts Valley, with a lowest monthly price of $27/month.
What is the cheapest gym in San Lorenzo Valley?
Bear Creek Community Center is the cheapest listed option in San Lorenzo Valley, with a lowest monthly price of $33/month.
Final Thoughts
The cheapest gym may be a great choice if it has the equipment, location, and hours you need. But a more expensive gym may be a better value if it includes amenities you will actually use, like classes, showers, lockers, a pool, sauna, hot tub, tennis courts, or personal training. Prices are subject to change so make sure to check for the latest membership rates, discounts and promotions.
Explore more gyms, studios, and fitness options on Santa Cruz Fitness Finder for detailed amenities, hours, and membership options.
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