
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH from $600 (24 Rentals)
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The Woods of Liberty
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Liberty Park Apartments
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Sycamore Place Apartments
YSU, Youngstown, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in YSU?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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YSU Studio Apartments | $635 | $635 | $635 |
YSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $750 | $1,300 |
YSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $894 | $700 | $1,700 |
YSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $850 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 24 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
Sycamore Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
The Enclave | 4A | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Enclave | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
The Wick Tower | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Sycamore Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleYsu, Youngstown, OH
Ranked #45
Among neighborhoods in Youngstown, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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!
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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