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Youngstown

Pop. 59,331·112th most expensive in Ohio·Youngstown rents are up 13.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,067/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$895
Falling (Monthly)
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Youngstown · $1,067
More affordable than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Youngstown's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,067/mo
Expected by trend
$1,035/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$695
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$935
3 BR
$1,225
4 BR+
$1,300
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$935/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,067 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$12,804/yr
At $1,067/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Youngstown, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,331
Median income
$34,408
Median age
37.5
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
22.9%
24.2%
22.6%
12.1%
18.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3424.2%
35–5422.6%
55–6412.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
41.4%
40.4%
12.3%
White41.4%
Black40.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian0.7%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
15.7%
40.7%
28.2%
15.5%
No HS diploma15.7%
HS diploma40.7%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+15.5%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Youngstown, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$822 → $1,067
up 29.8%
Income
$31,020 → $34,408
up 10.9%
Population
61,274 → 59,331
down 3.2%
Renter share
45% → 43.8%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.1% → 15.5%
+1.4 pts
Median age
38.7 → 37.5
-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Youngstown, OH has climbed by $245 per month, settling near $1,067 after starting the period at $822. Median household income grew from $31,020 to $34,408 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 61,274 to 59,331 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in Youngstown, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Youngstown, OH

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Youngstown is $1,067/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $695/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $935/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,225/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($34,408/yr), Youngstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Youngstown an affordable city for renters?

Youngstown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,067/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($34,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Youngstown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Youngstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,067/mo in Youngstown. The local median household income is $34,408/yr, meaning the typical Youngstown household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Youngstown?

Rent in Youngstown has increased 13.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Youngstown neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Youngstown are 44509 ($1,091/mo), and 44502 ($1,200/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Youngstown is $1,067/mo.

How does Youngstown rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Youngstown is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #112 out of 124 tracked cities at $1,067/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Youngstown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Youngstown ($1,067/mo): Niles ($910/mo), Sharon ($961/mo), Boardman ($1,013/mo).

What percentage of Youngstown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of Youngstown households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. Youngstown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Youngstown rent compare to the national average?

Youngstown's median rent of $1,067/mo is $895 (46%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #112 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,067/mo, rent takes ~37% of Youngstown's median household income ($34,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Youngstown 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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