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514 W 1st St

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Elmira, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmira Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmira, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at St. Patrick's Apartments priced from $902. 514 W 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmira apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Patrick's ApartmentsSenior 1B1BR,1BA$902
514 W 1st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
401 Maple Ave Utilities Included2A1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmira, NY

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmira area is the $0.65 price per square foot 27 Harris Hill Rd Model at 27 Harris Hill Rd, Unit 27c Harris Hill rd in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Elmira apartment is the 470 South Ave Model at 470 South Ave, Unit Lower starting at $1,875 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmira apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Harris Hill Rd, Unit 27c Harris Hill rd27 Harris Hill Rd4BR,1BA$0.65
470 South Ave, Unit Lower470 South Ave3BR,2BA$1.25
514 W 1st St4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$0.90
1212 W Water St, Unit 2051212 W Water St2BR,2BA$1.75
St. Patrick's ApartmentsSenior 1B1BR,1BA$0.90
118 E Chemung Pl, Unit Apt B118 E Chemung Pl3BR,1BA$1.20
708 Linden Pl, Unit 708 Linden Pl708 Linden Pl2BR,1BA$1.00
460 Franklin St, Unit B460 Franklin St2BR,1BA$0.94
906 N Main St, Unit 906906 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.09
401 Maple Ave Utilities Included1A 1Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmira

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmira?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Elmira, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,161. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmira ranging from $750 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmira?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmira ranges from $750 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,944.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmira?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmira range from $1,200 to $1,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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