Apartment Acquisitions · Youngstown
Sell Your Commercial Property In Youngstown, OH
Skyline Capital Investments buys commercial apartment buildings of 5+ units in Youngstown and across Mahoning County — listed or off-market, stabilized or value-add. Get clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours.
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- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
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Youngstown Submarkets: Boardman · Austintown · Canfield · Struthers — Mahoning County, OH
The Youngstown Market
What Drives Rentals In Youngstown
Youngstown has a large rental base and rents below those of Canton or Akron. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 10,944 renter households out of 24,982 occupied homes, a 43.8% renter share, with a median gross rent of $728 and a median household income of $34,408. Half of renter households, 50.5%, spend 30% or more of income on rent.
For apartment owners, taxes and voucher rents set the numbers. The Youngstown City–Youngstown City School District commercial effective rate for tax year 2025 is 65.25 mills, about 2.3% of market value, according to Mahoning County, and HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the metro is $973.
Voucher rents above the city median
HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Youngstown-Warren metro is $973, about $245 above Youngstown's $728 median gross rent in the ACS 2020–2024.A renter base of nearly 11,000
The ACS 2020–2024 counts 10,944 renter households in Youngstown, 43.8% of occupied homes, with half paying 30% or more of income on rent.A small, older apartment stock
Youngstown has 3,792 homes in buildings of five or more units, 12.9% of its housing, and a median year built of 1950, so few newer buildings compete for tenants.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Youngstown
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Youngstown Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Youngstown
Youngstown has 59,331 residents in the ACS 2020–2024 estimates. Of 24,982 occupied homes, 10,944 are rented, a 43.8% renter share. The median household income is $34,408, and rent burden is heavy: 5,531 renter households, 50.5%, spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 2,917 (26.7%) spend half or more. Rents and incomes both run below nearby cities in the same Census release: Canton's median gross rent is $850 and Akron's $955, against $728 here.
Rents and the apartment stock
The median gross rent is $728, including utilities. HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Youngstown-Warren MSA are higher at most sizes:
| Unit size | HUD FY2026 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $735 |
| One-bedroom | $771 |
| Two-bedroom | $973 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,270 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,345 |
The two-bedroom FMR is about $245 above the city median, so voucher payments often set the ceiling for well-kept units. A household paying the $728 median needs about $29,100 a year to keep rent at 30% of income, against a median household income of $34,408. The stock is old, with a median year built of 1950, and mostly single-family: 23,151 of 29,397 housing units are detached houses. Buildings of five or more units hold 3,792 homes, 12.9% of the total, with 800 in buildings of five to nine units, 1,015 in buildings of 10 to 19, 821 in buildings of 20 to 49 and 1,156 in complexes of 50 or more. Duplexes (849 units) and three- and four-unit buildings (985) are a small share.
Property taxes in Mahoning County
Ohio taxes 35% of market value, and apartments with four or more units are commercial property under the state's land-use codes, so the 10% rollback does not apply. Mahoning County's 2025 rate sheet lists these commercial effective rates:
- Youngstown City–Youngstown CSD: 65.25 mills (full rate 73.48), about 2.3% of market value; residential 47.32.
- Boardman Township–Boardman LSD: 67.13 mills.
- Austintown Township–Austintown LSD: 68.97 mills.
- Struthers City–Struthers CSD: 64.52 mills.
- Canfield City–Canfield LSD: 58.61 mills.
On a building with a $1 million county value, Youngstown's rate works out to about $22,800 a year, against about $23,500 in Boardman and $20,500 in Canfield. Values reset on Ohio's six-year reappraisal and three-year update, and Board of Revision complaints are due by March 31 under ORC 5715.19.
Landlord rules
Ohio bars rent control under ORC 5321.19. Youngstown requires rental properties to be registered and licensed every year, at $40 for the first unit and $25 for each additional unit, with an inspection within 30 days and a $40 re-inspection fee if violations are found. Operating without a license costs $100 per week. Owners must also file with the county under ORC 5323.02, and deposits above the greater of $50 or one month's rent earn 5% interest after six months under ORC 5321.16.
What this means if you own a building here
Buyers will underwrite low rents, a tax bill near 2.3% of value and the city license record. Skyline buys 5+ unit buildings in Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield and Struthers; start at sell my apartment building or test value with the cap rate calculator.
Seller Notes
What Shapes A Youngstown Offer
Planning to sell commercial property in Youngstown, OH? These are the factors that shape our offer.
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- Apartments with four or more units are taxed as commercial property; the Youngstown City–Youngstown CSD commercial effective rate for tax year 2025 is 65.25 mills, versus 47.32 for homes.
- Suburban commercial rates are close to the city's: 67.13 mills in Boardman Township, 68.97 in Austintown Township and 58.61 in Canfield City, per Mahoning County's 2025 rate sheet.
- Youngstown requires rental properties to be registered and licensed every year, at $40 for the first unit and $25 for each additional unit, with an inspection after registration.
- Operating an unlicensed rental in Youngstown can cost $100 for each week the property is unlicensed, so a buyer will ask for current licenses and inspection results.
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Taxes & Rules For Youngstown Property
The Ohio rules that shape any deal in Youngstown: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Youngstown Seller FAQ
What is the average rent in Youngstown, Ohio?
The Census Bureau's ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimate puts Youngstown's median gross rent, including utilities, at $728 a month. HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Youngstown-Warren metro are $735 for an efficiency, $771 for a one-bedroom, $973 for a two-bedroom, $1,270 for a three-bedroom and $1,345 for a four-bedroom.
What is the property tax rate on apartment buildings in Youngstown?
For tax year 2025, Mahoning County lists a full rate of 73.48 mills for the Youngstown City–Youngstown City School District. After reduction factors, the commercial effective rate, which applies to apartments with four or more units, is 65.25 mills, and the residential rate is 47.32 mills. On Ohio's 35% assessment, the commercial rate equals about 2.3% of market value a year.
Does Youngstown have rent control?
No. Ohio Revised Code 5321.19 bars cities from rent control. Youngstown does require annual registration and licensing of rental properties, at $40 for the first unit and $25 for each additional unit in the same structure, followed by an inspection. Owners must also register with the Mahoning County Auditor under state law.
Is now a good time to sell an apartment building in Youngstown?
It depends on the building. HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom FMR of $973 sits about $245 above the city's median gross rent, which supports voucher rents. The commercial tax rate of about 2.3% of value is similar to nearby Boardman and Austintown. A current city license and passed inspection make a building easier to sell.
What if my Youngstown building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in Mahoning County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in Youngstown with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Youngstown?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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