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  7. Building Photo - 501 Grove St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,250

    501 Grove St

    501 Grove St, Elmira, NY 14905
  8. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,395

    421 High St

    421 High St, Elmira, NY 14901

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Elmira at a Glance

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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.

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Elmira High School

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Grades 10-12
1,249 Students
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Ernie Davis Academy

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Grades 7-8
802 Students
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Broadway Elementary School

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Grades 3-6
359 Students
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Hendy Avenue School

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Grades 3-6
403 Students
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Parley Coburn School

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Grades 3-6
424 Students
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Thomas K Beecher School

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Grades 3-6
366 Students

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