Cheap Apartments for Rent in the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Gypsy Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gypsy Apartments

530 Gypsy LnYoungstown, OH 44504
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International Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

International Towers

25 Market StYoungstown, OH 44503
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Park Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Vista

1216 5th AveYoungstown, OH 44504
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Village at Arlington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Arlington

516 Griffith StYoungstown, OH 44510
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Heritage Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

600 Granada AveYoungstown, OH 44505
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Esa Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Esa Park Apartments

1110 Kendis CirYoungstown, OH 44505
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280 Fairgreen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Fairgreen Ave

280 Fairgreen AveYoungstown, OH 44504
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260 N Heights Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

260 N Heights Ave

260 N Heights AveYoungstown, OH 44504
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Park View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Manor

205-211 Park AveYoungstown, OH 44504
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47 Illinois Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Illinois Ave

47 Illinois AveYoungstown, OH 44505
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Broadway Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Park

353 BroadwayYoungstown, OH 44504
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1678 Mahoning
3 Bedroom Apartments

1678 Mahoning

1678 MahoningYoungstown, OH 44509

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Parkway Tower
Studio Apartments

Parkway Tower

291-293 Park AveYoungstown, OH 44504
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238 Broadway St
1 Bedroom Apartments

238 Broadway St

238 Broadway StYoungstown, OH 44504
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Gutknecht Tower
Studio Apartments

Gutknecht Tower

110 E Wood StYoungstown, OH 44503
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Calvary Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Calvary Towers

1840 Market StYoungstown, OH 44507

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YSU, Youngstown, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available YSU Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the YSU area of Youngstown, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Liberty Park Apartments priced from $700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Park Apartments2BD/1BH2BR,1BA$700
Gander Properties, LLC1 - 2BR-1BA2BR,1BA$720
Sycamore Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
The Enclave4A4BR,4BA$799
Erie Terminal Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in YSU, OH

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the YSU area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2A Model at The Enclave in the in the Lower Gibson neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value YSU apartment is the 2BD/1BH Model at Liberty Park Apartments starting at $700 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the North Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for YSU apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Enclave2A2BR,2BA$1.01
Liberty Park Apartments2BD/1BH2BR,1BA$0.76
The Wick Tower1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.44
Gander Properties, LLC1 - 2BR-1BA2BR,1BA$0.86
Sycamore Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Erie Terminal Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ysu, Youngstown, OH

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Youngstown, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the YSU Neighborhood in Youngstown, OH

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap YSU Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in YSU?

The cheapest apartment in YSU is The Wick Tower which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in YSU costs $2,100.

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 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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