Rent by ZIP code in Elmira
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14901 | Chemung County | $1,255 | +10% |
| 14904 | Chemung County | $1,138 | 0% |
| 14905 | Chemung County | $1,136 | 0% |
Rent by bedroom count in Elmira
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Chemung County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Chemung County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,160 to $1,410 depending on the Elmira ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | +7.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | +5.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,348 | +5.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,643 | +2.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,793 | +4.7% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Elmira?
Typical rent across Chemung County is $1,129 as of August 2026. That is up 9.6% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Chemung County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $973 | |
| 2025 | $1,068 | +9.7% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,129 | +5.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Elmira rent questions
- What is the average rent in Elmira, NY?
- Typical asking rent in Elmira is $1,138 a month as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,136 to $1,255.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Elmira?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Chemung County is $1,348 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,030 and a three bedroom is $1,643. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Elmira?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Chemung County is $1,129 as of August 2026, up 9.6% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Elmira?
- ZIP 14905 has the lowest typical asking rent in Elmira at $1,136 a month, compared with $1,138 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Elmira?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Elmira rent of $1,138, that is about $3,414 a month, or $40,968 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Elmira sits in the Elmira, NY metro area.