Rent-A-Center
Open right now until 6 PM. Call ahead and they will tell you what is on the floor today.
801 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 767-1600
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What you can rent here
Rent-A-Center is a national rent-to-own chain with 1,948 stores across all 50 states, reaching communities from Lawrence, Massachusetts and Kissimmee, Florida to Harlingen, Texas and Booneville, Mississippi. Launched in 1973 in Wichita, Kansas, it was the first national chain to scale the rent-to-own model, building standardized showrooms stocked with new, name-brand merchandise. Stores carry furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, mattresses, gaming, and smartphones on flexible weekly or monthly lease agreements, and like most rent-to-own stores they typically do not require a traditional credit check. Rent-A-Center holds a 4-star Google rating across more than 152,000 reviews. Compare Rent-A-Center on VRTO alongside other rent-to-own stores near you, with hours, ratings, and what each carries.
What this store carries
These are the categories this Rent-A-Center carries. Call the store for current prices and terms.
This location
801 Lake St, Elmira, NY. Open until 6 PM.
Call (607) 767-1600 Get directionsRent-A-Center will tell you what you qualify for before anything is run, stated by Rent-A-Center.
Before you go in
How rent-to-own leases usually work
Typical terms for rent-to-own stores. This store sets its own; always read the agreement before you sign.
What to bring
- Valid photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Proof of income (recent pay stub, bank statement, or benefits letter)
- Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or mail with your address)
- Personal references (typically 3 to 4 contacts with phone numbers)
How it works
- 1Browse in store and choose from available furniture, appliances, electronics, and more.
- 2Apply with no traditional credit check at most stores. Approval is based on income and residency.
- 3Get approved, often same day, with immediate access to your items.
- 4Delivery or pickup, with free delivery, setup, and ongoing service at most stores.
Typically included with rent-to-own agreements:
Delivery, setup, service, maintenance, return rights, and early purchase options vary by retailer and agreement. Ask the store to provide the complete written terms before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Hours and how to get there
Hours confirmed with the store Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead on a holiday.
Customer reviews
This place sucks, manger there is weird, rude and nasty to customers on phone instead of healping. Will be finding better
We purchased a washer from them. Mike, Andrea and all the associates here are very kind and helpful. First washer they put in had a drainage party but they came right out and switched the hose. They're quick and efficient. Thanks to everyone.
Very upset, i have been a customer in the past and its aweful this time. Might want to hang the phone up before you make huffy puffin rude comments. Jesus is right i was told a week ago id have my couch. I was told from the get go end of week or early following week well its a week since then. I also do not understand why i paid so much and do not have the couch, its 27.99 wkly not 107. Im ready to just say to hell with it, ill go to Aarons and not get disrespected over the phone. So its gets delivered tomorrow and in a week i owe for the new month and im sitting on a coffee table. Terrible service.
We rented a power reclining chair for a week. The staff (specifically Michael) at the Lake Street in Elmira, NY, were wonderful to work with. The delivery guys also were great -- on time, friendly and quick. The Rent-A-Center pricing also was fantastic, especially compared to competitors. I would definitely recommend shopping with this store.
If it is possible to give negative stars I would. Mike is rude and very disrespectful. He needs to be fired and someone better needs to take over. They take your money and make promises and then don't follow threw. I would rent from anyone else before I would ever rent from them.
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