Studio Apartment Rent in Ballston Spa, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ballston Spa, New York as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,010 and +3% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Elmira | $817 |
| 4 | Auburn | $830 |
| 5 | Endicott | $830 |
| 6 | Watertown | $830 |
| 7 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 8 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 9 | Lockport | $860 |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 11 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 12 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 13 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 14 | Utica | $885 |
| 15 | Amsterdam | $910 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 7 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 12 | New York | $2,625 |
| 13 | Peekskill | $2,420 |
| 14 | New Rochelle | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ballston Spa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ballston Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 10.1 mi | $1,420 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 11.8 mi | $1,140 | $-190 (-14%) |
| Schenectady, NY | 14.3 mi | $1,023 | $-307 (-23%) |
| Cohoes, NY | 17.9 mi | $1,090 | $-240 (-18%) |
| Latham, NY | 18.4 mi | $1,260 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Watervliet, NY | 21 mi | $950 | $-380 (-29%) |
| Amsterdam, NY | 21.5 mi | $910 | $-420 (-32%) |
| Troy, NY | 23.5 mi | $975 | $-355 (-27%) |
| Albany, NY | 23.8 mi | $1,076 | $-254 (-19%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 26.3 mi | $1,030 | $-300 (-23%) |
| Delmar, NY | 27.1 mi | $1,320 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Rensselaer, NY | 27.8 mi | $1,160 | $-170 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Ballston Spa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ballston Spa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ballston Spa, New York is $1,330 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,010.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ballston Spa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,200 ($4,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ballston Spa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ballston Spa's studio median of $1,330 is +3% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ballston Spa rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Ballston Spa ranks #61 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ballston Spa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clifton Park ($1,140), Schenectady ($1,023), Cohoes ($1,090).