Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Youngstown State University, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Youngstown

$900/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Youngstown is $900 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Youngstown

131

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Youngstown rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Youngstown State University, OH

Average rent prices in Youngstown have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Youngstown State University, OH

Rent prices in Youngstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Youngstown is $850, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Youngstown run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$650

-

3%

1 bedroom

$750

-

2%

2 bedroom

$900

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,300

-

54%

4 bedroom

$1,475

-

33%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Youngstown State University, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Youngstown State University, OH

4 Chambers St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Campbell

1 Bed/1 Bath Townhouse

4 Chambers St, Campbell, OH 44405

1 bed

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available May 1

Mahoning/Lakeview Avenue (1693 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Mahoning/Lakeview Avenue (1693

9 S Lakeview Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

3 beds

1 bath

$550–$575

Apartment for rent

Seneca Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.5

Excellent

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Seneca Oaks

1073 East Way Drive, Youngstown, OH 44505

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$820

Apartment for rent

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61 Crescent Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Struthers

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Youngstown State University, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Youngstown rental market.

How much is rent in Youngstown?

The average rent in Youngstown is $900 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Youngstown?

Average rent prices in Youngstown have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Youngstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Youngstown is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Youngstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Youngstown, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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