Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Elmira College, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Horseheads

$1,250/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Horseheads is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Horseheads

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Horseheads rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elmira College, NY

Average rent prices in Horseheads have decreased by 17% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Elmira College, NY

Rent prices in Horseheads vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Horseheads is $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Horseheads run $1,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,137.

Listings

Studio

$900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

-

24%

2 bedroom

$1,172

-

24%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,850

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,172

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmira College, 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.

Discover rentals in Elmira College, NY

Hoffman St & W Water St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elmira

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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.
766 Pennsylvania - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

766 Pennsylvania

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.
524 W Water St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

1 bed

1 bath

$895

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.
616 Reynolds St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Elmira

1 bed

1 bath

$900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Elmira College, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Horseheads rental market.

How much is rent in Horseheads?

The average rent in Horseheads is $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Horseheads?

Average rent prices in Horseheads have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Horseheads rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Horseheads 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 Horseheads?

To comfortably afford rent in Horseheads, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).