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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Closet space
  • Large bedrooms
  • Huge storage space
  • Laundry facilities in the basement

Location

20 Southwoods Ave, Boardman, OH 44512, USA
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Management

Sarco Property Management Group

Leasing office

(330) 783-5558

Property Overview

The Villages of Southwoods offers spacious apartments with large bedrooms, excellent closet and storage space, and convenient basement laundry in a quiet neighborhood. With an overall expert rating of 8.5/10, including top marks for price and high scores for amenities and location, it delivers strong value and quality of life, supported by nearby top-rated schools, walkable access to mixed-use spaces, restaurants, and public transit.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Villages of Southwoods is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Villages of Southwoods has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath700 sqft$850 /mo1 unit availableThis is a 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment renting for $825 per month plus electric. Large living room/dining room combo with pass through to the kitchen. Lots of cabinet space and closet space. Large bedrooms. 3rd floor unit. Laundry facilities in the basement. Plenty of parking. Close to the Southern Park Mall. No pets allowed.

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Amenities for The Villages of Southwoods

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat
HeatingTrash
Water

Appliances

Electric StoveFridge
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Onsite LaundrySewer
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About The Villages of Southwoods

HomeApartments in Boardman The Villages of Southwoods

Welcome to The Villages of Southwoods, located in the beautiful neighborhood of Boardman, OH. Our spacious apartments offer a fantastic location in central Boardman within a 2-minute drive of Southern Park Mall. With a large kitchen and living room, you'll have plenty of space to entertain friends and family. The huge storage space ensures that you'll have plenty of room for all your belongings. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our quiet neighborhood, where you can relax and unwind after a long day. Come and experience the comfort and convenience of The Villages of Southwoods.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Villages of Southwoods is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Villages of Southwoods has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Villages of Southwoods
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Villages of Southwoods offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Villages of Southwoods goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Villages of Southwoods receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Villages of Southwoods is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Villages of Southwoods does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Villages of Southwoods provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Villages of Southwoods is great for:

Social life

  • 87 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 240 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Villages of Southwoods compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Boardman

2-bedroom apartments at The Villages of Southwoods cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Boardman.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Boardman
A table of studio rental data trends in Boardman
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$735
July 2024$695
August 2024$695
September 2024$695
October 2024$695
November 2024$695
December 2024$700
January 2025$695
February 2025$695
March 2025$695
April 2025$695
May 2025$705
June 2025$730
July 2025$734
August 2025$735
September 2025$735
October 2025$735
November 2025$735

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near The Villages of Southwoods

Stadium Drive Elementary School

111 stadium dr

youngstown, OH, 44512

K-3Public
A-

Boardman Center Intermediate School

7410 market st

youngstown, OH, 44512

4-6Public
B+

Dobbins Early Learning Center

3030 dobbins rd

poland, OH, 44514

PKPublic

Wilson Alternative School and Virtual Academy

2725 gibson st

youngstown, OH, 44502

PK, 3-12Public

Kirkmere School

2851 kirk rd

youngstown, OH, 44511

PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Boardman near 20 Southwoods Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 20 Southwoods Ave, Boardman

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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