Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Elmira, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Elmira

$1,172/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmira is $1,172 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $757 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmira

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmira rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmira run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,112

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,300

12%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,112

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

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$1,172
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmira, NY is 10% lower than the median rent in Athens, PA.

Discover rentals in Elmira, NY

766 Pennsylvania - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.5

Very good

766 Pennsylvania

766 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

112 E Chemung Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

APARTMENT - Elmira, NY

112 E Chemung Pl, Elmira, NY 14904

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

120 W 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

APARTMENT - Elmira, NY

120 W 14th St, Elmira, NY 14903

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

114 Elm St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $1,172 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmira?

Average rent prices in Elmira have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $757 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elmira average around $1,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,140/month.

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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