Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Elmira, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Elmira

$1,150/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmira is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmira

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmira rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elmira, NY

Average rent prices in Elmira have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Elmira, NY

Rent prices in Elmira vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmira is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,567. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmira run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,112.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$995

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,150

8%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,300

4%

55%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmira, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Elmira, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elmira and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elmira

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmira, NY is 23% lower than the median rent in Athens, PA.

Discover rentals in Elmira, NY

77 Cleveland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

ResidentialLease, Elmira, NY

77 Cleveland Ave, Elmira, NY 14905

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1403-1405 Lake Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1403-1405 Lake Street

1403 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

822 Adams St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

822 Adams St

822 Adams St, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

627 W Water St #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

ResidentialLease, Elmira, NY

627 W Water St #A, Elmira, NY 14905

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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Frequently asked questions for Elmira, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Elmira rental market.

How much is rent in Elmira?

The average rent in Elmira is $1,150 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmira?

Average rent prices in Elmira have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Elmira rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmira is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmira?

To comfortably afford rent in Elmira, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elmira?

January offers the lowest rents in Elmira, with prices running about 14% lower than the peak summer month of June, making winter moves a strategic choice for budget-conscious renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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