Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

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Youngstown State University - Youngstown, OH Area Guide

A hub of scholarship and culture on the banks of the Mahoning River

Public Urban Historic Walkable Penguins

Youngstown State University is a historic institution in the heart of its namesake city. Youngstown State is widely regarded for its excellent engineering program, and also features the unique Center for Working Class Studies. The huge climbing wall at Andrews Wellness and Recreation Center and the Ward Beecher Planetarium are among the most popular attractions on campus, and Penguins football games are major events for the entire Youngstown community. The campus is right next door to Downtown Youngstown, making it easy to walk from class to one of the many popular hangouts near the Mahoning River. Drop in for a pint at Rust Belt Brewing, catch a concert at Powers Auditorium, or get your morning caffeine fix at Joe Maxx Coffee Company. When you want to get out of town for a day or two, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are both within easy road trip distance. Apartments, condos, and rental houses near the university tend to be quite affordable, making it easy to living within a short walk of the major campus buildings without breaking the bank.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Youngstown, OH is $599 for a studio, $706 for one bedroom, $892 for two bedrooms, and $1,154 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Youngstown has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $599/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 631 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $706/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $892/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,219 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,154/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

West Boulevard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

424 Students

Stadium Drive Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Austintown Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

888 Students

Boardman Center Middle School

Public

Grades K-5

810 Students

Robinwood Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

Austintown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

980 Students

Boardman Glenwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

549 Students

Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Public

Grades K-8

429 Students

Rayen Early College

Public

Grades K-8

364 Students

William S Guy Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

242 Students

Youngstown Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

290 Students

Boardman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

995 Students

Fitch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,226 Students

Mahoning County High School

Public

Grades 6-12

147 Students

East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

574 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ward Beecher Planetarium
  • Mill Creek Park on Lake Glacier
  • Fellows Riverside Gardens
  • Lake Glacier
  • Ford Nature Center at Mill Creek Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.