Studio Apartment Rent in Youngstown, OH
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Youngstown, Ohio as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,087 and +46% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Youngstown
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Youngstown
Compare Youngstown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland | $610 |
| 2 | Austintown | $610 |
| 3 | Louisville | $640 |
| 4 | Orrville | $650 |
| 5 | Canton | $657 |
| 6 | Alliance | $660 |
| 7 | Boardman | $660 |
| 8 | Greenville | $660 |
| 9 | Massillon | $660 |
| 10 | Niles | $660 |
| 11 | Warren | $660 |
| 12 | Sidney | $670 |
| 13 | Wooster | $670 |
| 14 | Silverton | $679 |
| 15 | Findlay | $690 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Ohio
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | $1,540 |
| 2 | Pickerington | $1,420 |
| 3 | Sunbury | $1,410 |
| 4 | Dublin | $1,400 |
| 5 | Westerville | $1,375 |
| 6 | Lewis Center | $1,350 |
| 7 | Mason | $1,320 |
| 8 | Powell | $1,300 |
| 9 | Maineville | $1,280 |
| 10 | Gahanna | $1,280 |
| 11 | Avon Lake | $1,280 |
| 12 | Hilliard | $1,270 |
| 13 | Avon | $1,270 |
| 14 | Upper Arlington | $1,235 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,220 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Youngstown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Youngstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman, OH | 4.8 mi | $660 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Austintown, OH | 5.3 mi | $610 | $-85 (-12%) |
| Niles, OH | 8.6 mi | $660 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Sharon, PA | 15 mi | $720 | +$25 (+4%) |
| Warren, OH | 15.9 mi | $660 | $-35 (-5%) |
| New Castle, PA | 27.2 mi | $620 | $-75 (-11%) |
| Beaver Falls, PA | 31.3 mi | $840 | +$145 (+21%) |
| Alliance, OH | 34.1 mi | $660 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Beaver, PA | 34.5 mi | $780 | +$85 (+12%) |
| Rochester, PA | 40.3 mi | $800 | +$105 (+15%) |
| Grove City, PA | 41.4 mi | $730 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Aliquippa, PA | 41.9 mi | $970 | +$275 (+40%) |
Studio rent in Youngstown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Youngstown?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Youngstown, Ohio is $695 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,087.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Youngstown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,800 ($2,317/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Youngstown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Youngstown's studio median of $695 is +46% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Youngstown rank for studio rent in Ohio?
Among the 119 cities in Ohio with studio data, Youngstown ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Youngstown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Boardman ($660), Austintown ($610), Niles ($660).