Average Rent in Youngstown, OH↑ Rents rising 2.8% YoY🔻 3rd cheapest in OH

Youngstown, OH has rental prices ranging from $660/month to $1,230/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $702/month — 50% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $55,357/year, spending $702/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Youngstown Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $884/month, Youngstown ranks #66 most expensive of the 68 cities tracked in Ohio — more affordable than 79% of all US cities in our data.

The Youngstown Rental Market

The Youngstown, OH area has a population of about 428,430 and 29% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Youngstown, OH have risen by $24/month (2.8%) over the past year, from $860 to $884. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Youngstown, OH without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $28,080. The local median household income of $55,357 exceeds that threshold by $27,277, making Youngstown relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Youngstown, OH is $73,639, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 6.9. At this ratio, buyers who plan to stay 7 or more years may find purchasing more cost-effective than renting at current market prices.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Youngstown's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Warren ($39,115 median home value), East Side ($41,908 median home value), Erie ($43,229 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Youngstown, OH Affordable?

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