Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Elmira, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elmira
$1,200/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Elmira is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elmira
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elmira rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elmira, NY
Average rent prices in Elmira have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,162, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmira run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,045 | 5% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,162 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 11% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elmira, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,162 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elmira, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
13%
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
38%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elmira, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Athens, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
17%$1,500
$1,200
12%$1,375
10%$1,400
3%$2,250
5%$1,550
40%$1,169
$1,475
$1,450
11%$1,295
$2,200
26%Discover rentals in Elmira, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
235B Allen St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
462 Ralph St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6 Ashland Ave, Elmira, NY 14903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
667 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,341–$1,696
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elmira
357 W Clinton St #1, Elmira, NY 14901
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Feb 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
202 Franklin Apt A Street, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
550 Spruce St, Elmira, NY 14904
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
417 Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
667 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,341–$1,696
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
463 W Church St #1B, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
531 W Water St #1, Elmira, NY 14905
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
6 Ashland Ave, Elmira, NY 14903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
303 W Church St #A, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
470 South Ave #A, Elmira, NY 14904
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
414 Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
417 Walnut St, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
463 W Church St #1B, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
106 W 2nd St #A, Elmira, NY 14901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6 Ashland Ave, Elmira, NY 14903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elmira?
Average rent prices in Elmira have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Elmira rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elmira is 38% 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elmira?
Elmira's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a 9.1% increase from the previous year, while one-bedrooms rose 5.1%.
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).