Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Youngstown, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Youngstown rent stands today

    Youngstown, OH rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $922/month. This represents a modest increase compared to last year, with rent near but below the city's peak of $950/month in September 2024.

  • Youngstown's median rent is 52.6% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. This places Youngstown, OH, as a lower-cost rental market relative to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Youngstown rent for $695/month, 1-bedrooms for $790/month, 2-bedrooms for $912/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,074/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,500/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Youngstown, OH, Huntington Woods rents fell 62.3% year over year to $943/month across 20 rentals, and The Highlands declined 53.6% to $950/month with 22 rentals. These declines stand out against the city's overall modest rent increase.

Median rent

Median rent in Youngstown

$922/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Youngstown is $922 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,022 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Youngstown

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Youngstown rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Youngstown, OH

Average rent prices in Youngstown have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Youngstown, 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 $1,188. 1-bedroom apartments in Youngstown run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$695

No Change

182%

1 bedroom

$790

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$912

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,074

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,500

13%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

182%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,074

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Youngstown, 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.

How does rent in Youngstown, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Youngstown and Austintown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Youngstown

Median rent price$922
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$905
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Youngstown, OH is 2% higher than the median rent in Austintown, OH.

Cost of living in Youngstown, OH

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health14% lower
Housing15% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities8% lower

Discover rentals in Youngstown, OH

Mahoning/Lakeview Avenue (1693 - Photo 1 of 1

3h 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

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$680

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

Oakwood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Oakwood

2624 Oakwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Youngstown, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Youngstown rental market.

How much is rent in Youngstown?

The average rent in Youngstown is $922 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Youngstown?

Average rent prices in Youngstown have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Youngstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Youngstown is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,022 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Youngstown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Youngstown are Schenley ($850/mo), Buckeye ($895/mo), and North Heights ($900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Youngstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Youngstown, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Youngstown?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Youngstown average around $800/month and two-bedrooms approximately $910/month.

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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