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Youngtown

Pop. 7,015·46th most expensive in Arizona·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,417/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.3%
vs US Median
-$548
Rising (Monthly)
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Youngtown · $1,417
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,417/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$68,321/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Youngtown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,004/yr
At $1,417/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Youngtown, AZ is majority owner-occupied, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,015
Median income
$68,321
Median age
41.2
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
21.5%
26.3%
12.5%
18.1%
Under 1821.6%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
42.8%
White55.9%
Black1.9%
Hispanic42.8%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
16.3%
38.6%
30.7%
14.4%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Youngtown, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,595 → $68,321
up 53.2%
Population
6,908 → 7,015
up 1.5%
Renter share
51.7% → 35.9%
-15.8 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 14.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
39.2 → 41.2
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $44,595 to $68,321 between 2021 and 2024, a 53.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 6,908 to 7,015 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 35.9% of households rent today, against 51.7% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Youngtown rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Youngtown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Youngtown, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Youngtown is $1,417/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($68,321/yr), Youngtown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Youngtown an affordable city for renters?

Youngtown is considered affordable for renters. At $1,417/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($68,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Youngtown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Youngtown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,417/mo in Youngtown. The local median household income is $68,321/yr, meaning the typical Youngtown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Youngtown?

Rent in Youngtown has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Youngtown rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Youngtown is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #46 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,417/mo.

What percentage of Youngtown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of Youngtown households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. Youngtown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Youngtown rent compare to the national average?

Youngtown's median rent of $1,417/mo is $548 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #46 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,417/mo, rent takes ~25% of Youngtown's median household income ($68,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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