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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSU Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $1,085 | $1,085 |
| YSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $775 | $1,300 |
| YSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $720 | $1,535 |
| YSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $1,025 | $1,699 |
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.
See all Apartments in YoungstownThe 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 | 83 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 211 Park Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom (04) | 3BR,3BA | $1,699 |
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the YSU area is the $0.64 price per square foot 3x3 Model at Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown in the in the Lower Gibson neighborhood starting from $820. The second greatest value YSU apartment is the 3 Bedroom (04) Model at Erie Terminal Place Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Hazelton 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom (04) | 3BR,3BA | $1.60 |
| Gander Properties, LLC | G - 2BR-2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Flats at Wick - STUDENT HOUSING | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 211 Park Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Read ArticleFrom the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
Read ArticleThe common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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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 5 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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