1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ballston Spa, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ballston Spa, New York as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,010 and +9% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ballston Spa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ballston Spa
Compare Ballston Spa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $711 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Auburn | $840 |
| 4 | Potsdam | $870 |
| 5 | Utica | $895 |
| 6 | Endicott | $900 |
| 7 | Lockport | $900 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $903 |
| 9 | North Tonawanda | $910 |
| 10 | Rome | $940 |
| 11 | Watertown | $940 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 13 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $960 |
| 15 | Oneonta | $990 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 7 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 11 | Plainview | $2,750 |
| 12 | Ossining | $2,750 |
| 13 | Farmingville | $2,750 |
| 14 | New York | $2,732 |
| 15 | Hicksville | $2,700 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Ballston Spa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ballston Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 10.1 mi | $1,630 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 11.8 mi | $1,310 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Schenectady, NY | 14.3 mi | $1,165 | $-355 (-23%) |
| Cohoes, NY | 17.9 mi | $1,250 | $-270 (-18%) |
| Latham, NY | 18.4 mi | $1,450 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Watervliet, NY | 21 mi | $1,080 | $-440 (-29%) |
| Amsterdam, NY | 21.5 mi | $1,020 | $-500 (-33%) |
| Troy, NY | 23.5 mi | $1,110 | $-410 (-27%) |
| Albany, NY | 23.8 mi | $1,234 | $-286 (-19%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 26.3 mi | $1,070 | $-450 (-30%) |
| Delmar, NY | 27.1 mi | $1,510 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Rensselaer, NY | 27.8 mi | $1,320 | $-200 (-13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ballston Spa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ballston Spa?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ballston Spa, New York is $1,520 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,010.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ballston Spa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,800 ($5,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ballston Spa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ballston Spa's 1-bedroom median of $1,520 is +9% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ballston Spa rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Ballston Spa ranks #64 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ballston Spa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Clifton Park ($1,310), Schenectady ($1,165), Cohoes ($1,250).