Cheap Apartments for Rent in the YSU Neighborhood of Youngstown, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)
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The Woods of Liberty

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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 | $595 | $595 | $595 |
YSU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $735 | $1,300 |
YSU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $908 | $715 | $1,700 |
YSU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $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 Studio unit found at The Woods of Liberty priced from $595. 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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The Woods of Liberty | Beautiful Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
University Edge - Youngstown - Phase 1 | 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $740 |
The Enclave | 4A | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in YSU, OH
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the YSU area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4x4 Model at University Edge - Youngstown - Phase 1 in the in the Lower Gibson neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value YSU apartment is the 2A Model at The Enclave starting at $999 with a $1.01 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. |
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University Edge - Youngstown - Phase 1 | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
The Enclave | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Gander Properties, LLC | G - 2BR-2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
The Wick Tower | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
Sycamore Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Erie Terminal Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
The Woods of Liberty | Beautiful Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleYsu, Youngstown, OH
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Among neighborhoods in Youngstown, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,395.
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
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