
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Erie Terminal Place Apartments

Gander Properties, LLC

219 Park Ave

47 Illinois Ave

475-483 Gypsy Ln

280 Fairgreen Ave

260 N Heights Ave
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273 N Heights Ave

1678 Mahoning

224 N Phelps St

2125 Glenwood Ave

849 Ohio Ave

830 Ohio Ave

832 Michigan Ave

2021 Hillman St
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1119-1125 Bryson St

852 Ohio Ave

827-836 Michigan Ave

238 Broadway St

815 Ohio Ave

844 Ohio Ave

838 Ohio Ave

224 W Wood St
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847 5th Ave

1335 Elm St

833 Ohio Ave

Glenpark Manor

818 Ohio Ave

228 Ohio Ave

Gypsy Apartments

International Towers
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Broadway Park

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Parkway Tower
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Crandall Park Apartments

Gutknecht Tower

Calvary Towers

131 W Boardman St
YSU, Youngstown, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in YSU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSU Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $1,085 | $1,085 |
| YSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $775 | $1,275 |
| YSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $715 | $1,625 |
| YSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,040 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.
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Cheapest Available YSU Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the YSU area of Youngstown, OH is a 5 Beds unit found at Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown priced from $699. Gander Properties, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable YSU apartments for rent in Youngstown, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown | 5x5 N | 5BR,5BA | $699 |
| Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom (03) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Wick Tower | 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup) | 2BR,2BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in YSU, OH
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the YSU area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup) Model at The Wick Tower in the in the Hazelton neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value YSU apartment is the 3x3 Model at Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown starting at $820 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Lower Gibson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for YSU apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wick Tower | 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms (w/Laundry Hookup) | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Gander Properties, LLC | G - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Flats at Wick - STUDENT HOUSING | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom (03) | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleYsu, Youngstown, OH
Ranked #24
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Youngstown. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap YSU Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in YSU?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in YSU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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