Youngstown is the highest-scoring rental market in Ohio, with a Star Score of 79/100 and a gross yield of 7.2% on a typical home value of $175,230 (September 2026 data). 7 Ohio metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown | $175,230 | $1,047 | 7.2% | 79 |
| 2 | Toledo | $202,056 | $1,264 | 7.5% | 78 |
| 3 | Cleveland | $250,001 | $1,440 | 6.9% | 70 |
| 4 | Canton | $217,652 | $1,141 | 6.3% | 68 |
| 5 | Akron | $240,089 | $1,306 | 6.5% | 66 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $305,940 | $1,522 | 6.0% | 51 |
| 7 | Columbus | $326,910 | $1,525 | 5.6% | 45 |