253 Oak St
253 Oak St,
Binghamton, NY 13905
$1,200 | 3 Beds
First Ward
Binghamton, NY
First Ward - Binghamton, NY
Area Guide
The First Ward district lies two miles west of downtown Binghamton, across the Chenango River. Renovated historic Victorian homes line the streets, offering multi-family apartments for rent. The Southern Tier Expressway runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood, connecting residents to other Binghamton neighborhoods.
The commercial district of First Ward focuses on Clinton Street, with the eastern portion known as Antique Row. Locals wander this section to get a taste of what life was like back in the early beginnings of the city. Pick up a restored clock for your apartment from Old, Odd, and Unique, or find a period piece of clothing at Mabel's Boutique, then head to the Clinton Pub for a snack. Don your best dress and walk to the western end of Clinton Street to Tri-Cities Opera for a night of music.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in First Ward is $364 for one bedroom, $671 for two bedrooms, and $745 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in First Ward has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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$364/month
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$745/month
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Transportation
67
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
62
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roberson Museum & Science Center
- Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
- Binghamton Zoo
- Finch Hollow Nature Center
- Aqua-Terra Park
Colleges
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.