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  6. Building Photo - 314 w clinton st
    4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    314 w clinton st Unit 2ndUpper

    314 w clinton st, ELMIRA, NY 14901
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  7. Building Photo - 772 Southport St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    772 Southport St

    772 Southport St, Elmira, NY 14904
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  8. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,495

    516 Esty St

    516 Esty St, Elmira, NY 14904
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  9. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,875

    470 South Ave Unit Lower

    470 South Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
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  10. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
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    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1110 Lake St Unit 2

    1110 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901
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  11. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,500

    24 Forest Hills Dr

    24 Forest Hills Dr, Elmira, NY 14905
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  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    404 W Clinton St Unit 4

    404 W Clinton St, Elmira, NY 14901
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  13. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995

    1212 W Water St Unit 205

    1212 W Water St, Elmira, NY 14905
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  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    217 Grant St

    217 Grant St, Elmira, NY 14901
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  15. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,895
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    Base Rent$2,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,895

    559 Riverside Ave

    559 Riverside Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
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  16. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    668 Sullivan St Unit A

    668 Sullivan St, Elmira, NY 14901
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  17. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    375 Fulton St

    375 Fulton St, Elmira, NY 14904
  30. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,500

    255 Lyon St

    255 Lyon St, Elmira, NY 14904
  33. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200

    970 Scio St

    970 Scio St, Elmira, NY 14901
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Living & Renting in Elmira

Elmira at a Glance

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$1,319
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Elmira, NY Apartments for Rent

Nestled along the Chemung River in New York's Southern Tier, Elmira offers apartments for rent in a city rich with historical significance. Mark Twain wrote many of his famous works at Quarry Farm, and today residents can explore cultural attractions including the Clemens Center for Performing Arts and the Arnot Art Museum. Apartments for rent in Elmira provide value, with average one-bedroom rents around $1,180, below the New York state average.

Elmira's location at the junction of several major highways, including Interstate 86, makes travel convenient throughout the region. The city features Eldridge Park, home to a restored 1920s carousel, while the National Soaring Museum on Harris Hill showcases the area's pioneering role in American gliding history. With Elmira College in the heart of the city and the Elmira Corning Regional Airport providing air service to major destinations, this historic city combines its heritage with modern conveniences.

Why Elmira?

  • The Michelob Twin Tiers Jazz Festival features food, drink, and amazing jazz musicians.
  • Famous Elmira residents include author Mark Twain, actor and director Hal Roach, and athlete Ernie Davis.
  • Elmira College is one of only two Mark Twain Studies centers in the world, and his study is located on campus.
  • The municipal Mark Twain Golf Course was named a “best-kept secret” by Golf Digest Magazine.
  • The Chemung Valley History Museum features interpretive exhibits, collections, and education programs.
  • Eldridge Park, the largest park in Elmira, features ball fields, a carousel, paddleboats, a game arcade, and more.

Renting in Elmira

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  • Cities Average Rent
  • Elmira $1,550/mo

Education

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Elmira High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,273 Students
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Ernie Davis Academy

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
844 Students
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Finn Academy-An Elmira Charter School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
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Hendy Avenue School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
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Broadway Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
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Parley Coburn School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
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Thomas K Beecher School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
338 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Elmira, NY

What are the average rent costs in Elmira, NY?

The average rent in Elmira, NY is $1,319.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Elmira, NY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Elmira, NY is $1,314.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Elmira, NY?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Elmira, NY is $1,319.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Elmira, NY?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Elmira, NY is $1,233.

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