Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Youngstown State University, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Youngstown

$900/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Youngstown is $900 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,045 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Youngstown

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Youngstown rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 9% 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 $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$680

-

95%

1 bedroom

$770

-

1%

2 bedroom

$925

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,125

-

46%

4 bedroom

$1,262

-

53%

Studio

Average rent

$680

Last year

95%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$770

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

53%

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

Mahoning/Lakeview Avenue (1693 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Mahoning/Lakeview Avenue (1693

9 S Lakeview Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

3 beds

1 bath

$550–$575

Apartment for rent

Monticello Apartments & Townhomes including Logan Gate & Logan Way - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.2

Very good

Monticello Apartments & Townhomes including Logan Gate & Logan Way

4000 Monticello Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44505

2 beds

1 bath

$680–$850

Apartment for rent

557 Murray Hill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Youngstown

Spacious Home. Rental to Share Home

557 Murray Hill Dr, Youngstown, OH 44505

4 beds

3 baths

$700

House for rent

Available May 4

Gander Properties, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Gander Properties, LLC

465 Gypsy Ln, Youngstown, OH 44504

2 beds

1–2 baths

$720–$1,120

Apartment 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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Youngstown?

Average rent prices in Youngstown have increased by 9% 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 $1,045 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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