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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Elmira, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Elmira
$1,250/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Elmira is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elmira
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmira run $997 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,137.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 |  3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $997 | 10% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,975 | 7% | 10% |
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 | $1,195 | 4% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
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
$1,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
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
34%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elmira, NY is 11% lower than the median rent in Athens, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,500
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66%$1,550
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4%$1,475
40%$1,250
Discover rentals in Elmira, NY
2d ago
456 Ralph St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
160 Boardman St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
707 Southport St #UPPER, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
507 Welles St #B, Elmira, NY 14901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elmira
5 Valley View Dr, Elmira, NY 14903
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
667 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,290
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
147 W Gray St #208, Elmira, NY 14901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elmira
540 Decker Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$1,585
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
667 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,290
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
766 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
212 Crete Ave, Elmira, NY 14901
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
470 South Ave #A, Elmira, NY 14904
3 beds
2 baths
$1,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
504 Maple Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 Maple Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
Studio
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
720 W 2nd St #720B, Elmira, NY 14905
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
514 Partridge St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Elmira
475 South Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,241
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
504 Maple Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
456 Ralph St, Elmira, NY 14904
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
351 Maple Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elmira?
Average rent prices in Elmira have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Elmira rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elmira is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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).