Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Elmira, NY

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elmira, NY is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by32%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

48

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elmira, NY is $1,250. This is -34%, or $651, lower than the national average.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
76%
15%
4%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Elmira, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elmira, NY have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 32% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Elmira, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Elmira, NY is $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elmira, NY costs about $985 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,112. Houses for rent in Elmira, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$975

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,150

5%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,450

9%

25%

4 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

29%

Studio

$800

1%

95%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

95%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

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.

Compare rent prices in Elmira, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Elmira, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Athens, PA.

Elmira

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmira, NY is 4% lower than the median rent in Athens, PA.

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Discover rentals in Elmira, NY

Hoffman St & W Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elmira

1 bed

1 bath

$525

House for rent

Available May 1

TPOH W Henry - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

TPOH W Henry

264 W Henry St, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$944

Apartment for rent

455 Ralph St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

455 Ralph St

455 Ralph St, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

710 W Gray St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

710 W Gray - B

710 W Gray St #B, Elmira, NY 14905

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

454 W 2nd St Elmira - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

454 W 2nd St Elmira

454 W 2nd St, Elmira, NY 14901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

822 Adams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

2BR/1.0BA

822 Adams St, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

711 W Water St Elmira - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

711 W Water St Elmira

711 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

514 W 1st St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1