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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $775 | $1,300 |
| YSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $715 | $1,685 |
| YSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,040 | $1,895 |
| YSU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 |
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 2 Beds unit found at Gander Properties, LLC priced from $720. Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable YSU apartments for rent in Youngstown, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown | 5x5 N | 5BR,5BA | $730 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Enclave | 4A | 4BR,4BA | $800 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom (03) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Wick Tower | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,3BA | $1,750 |
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the YSU area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms (with Laundry Hookup) Model at The Wick Tower in the in the Hazelton neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value YSU apartment is the 2A Model at The Enclave starting at $1,009 with a $1.02 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 | 3 Bedrooms (with Laundry Hookup) | 3BR,3BA | $1.21 |
| The Enclave | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Gander Properties, LLC | G - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Flats at Wick | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom (03) | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Phase 1 | University Edge Youngstown | 2x2 N | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
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The cheapest apartment in YSU is 219 Park Ave which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in YSU costs $1,750.
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.
Cheap apartments in YSU have an average cost of $310 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in YSU.
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